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CMS Posts Nursing Home Ownership and Performance Data on Care Compare
As part of the White House initiative to increase transparency of corporate ownership and operation of nursing homes, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released QSO-23-18-NH, announcing the addition of ownership information to Nursing Home Care Compare. CMS identified groups of Medicare-certified nursing homes linked together by common owners and operators referred to as “affiliated entities.” Ownership data comes from:
- The Provider Enrollment, Chain, and Ownership System (PECOS);
- The electronic Medicare enrollment system; and
- National data repository for individual and organization providers who have enrolled or are enrolling in Medicare.
Both data sets were published as of June 28, 2023. Providers who have questions or updates to their nursing home affiliated entity assignment should contact NH_Affiliation_Inquiries@cms.hhs.gov.
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Reminder of July 1st full transition to KDADS' Upload Tool
A message from the KDADS CARE Team:
Attention all Facilities,
If your Facility is already utilizing our Upload Tool, you may disregard this reminder.
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Webinar TOMORROW: Implementing a Successful Restorative Program and Overcoming Common Barriers
6/29/2023 1:30PM - 2:30PM
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Location Poll for 2024 Nurse Leadership Conference
We are asking for your input! Tell us where you would like to see our Nurse Leadership Conference in June of 2024. Please vote by July 7th.
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Where would you prefer the 2024 Nurse Leadership Conference to be held:
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Kansas City Area (Olathe/Overland Park)
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Clinical Update from KHCA Consultant Linda Farrar
Continuing with last week’s update related to reducing fall risks for residents, AHRQ emphasizes that fall risk must be interdisciplinary, including nursing staff, direct care staff including restorative nursing staff, physicians, pharmacists, and most important, residents and family members, and it must be individualized to each resident. The main points for AHRQ fall program includes: READ MORE
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Lawmakers Urge CMS To Ease Administrative Requirements Under Medicare Advantage
McKnight’s Long-Term Care News (6/26, Marselas) reports, "Close to 300 members of Congress are urging federal regulators to do more to reduce burdensome Medicare Advantage requirements that can slow delivery of care to nursing home and other patients." The group of "61 senators and 233 Representatives signed a letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services urging the agency to continue its recent efforts to" reduce administrative duties for providers. The article adds, "Chief among the proposals highlighted in the Wednesday request was a call for a real-time mechanism supporting quick electronic prior authorization (PA) decisions for routinely approved services."
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AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award Program Presents Unique Opportunity For Providers
NCAL Quality Improvement Director Pam Truscott wrote in Provider Magazine (5/30, 151K), "In a caregiving landscape that has shifted significantly, the one constant is the commitment of long term care providers to continue delivering the highest quality care for residents." This "has never been more apparent than through the record number of applications received for this year’s AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award Program, a rigorous three-level process that evaluates an organization’s capacity and capabilities against nationally recognized standards for excellence." The assessment "means your organization has a unique opportunity to participate in a meaningful quality-improvement journey to help identify strengths, weaknesses, and areas for development." Truscott concluded, "NCAL has made quality improvement a priority and is working closely with assisted living members on this important effort."
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Adult Care Home Operators Course
REGISTRATION CLOSES ON JULY 5TH TO ALLOW TIME FOR SHIPPING REGULATION MANUALS TO EACH PARTICIPANT
7/12/2023 9:00AM - 7/24/2023 10:00AM
This hybrid course is designed to provide you with everything necessary to earn a certificate as an Adult Care Home Operator in the State of Kansas. The class is based on the principles of assisted living as outlined in the KDADS regulation manual and is taught by a variety of presenters that are currently working in the field. The course will be facilitated by Joan Hudson, KCAL Clinical Consultant and Polly Berkley, VP of Operations and Education for KHCA/KCAL. This course provides knowledge and insight on the rules, regulations and responsibilities governing the operation of a state licensed only adult care home.
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Webinar: Restorative Reimbursement: Systems for MDS Coding & Case Mix Accuracy
7/6/2023 1:30PM - 2:30PM
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Webinar: Deep Dive Into Federal Regulations in a Year: §483.30 Physician Services & §483.35 Nursing Service Requirements
7/11/2023 1:30PM - 3:00PM
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Adult Care Home Operators Course
REGISTRATION CLOSES ON JULY 5TH TO ALLOW TIME FOR SHIPPING REGULATION MANUALS TO EACH PARTICIPANT
7/12/2023 9:00AM - 7/24/2023 10:00AM
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Webinar: Restorative Staff Training & Competencies
7/13/2023 1:30PM - 2:30PM
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Webinar: Restorative Care Planning and IDT Roles
7/20/2023 1:30PM - 2:30PM
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Webinar: Mission Possible: SNF Department Head Briefing - Mechanisms of Successful Maintenance Departments
7/25/2023 1:30PM - 2:30PM
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Webinar: Restorative Documentation, Periodic Evaluation, and Quality Assurance Strategies
7/27/2023 1:30PM - 2:30PM
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Administrator in Training (AIT) Program
We are excited to announce our new AIT Program! Click here for more details.
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Kansas Health Care Association and the Kansas Center for Assisted Living
1100 SW Gage Blvd. | PO Box 4770 | Topeka, KS 66604
PH: 785-267-6003 FAX: 785-267-0833
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