Kansas Health Care Association/Kansas Center for Assisted Living

Don’t miss September’s session of our Deconstructing Immediate Jeopardy & High Risk Tags webinar series!

In this session, we will delve into the critical issue of changes in conditions in nursing homes. We'll explore strategies to prevent change in condition related citation. Learn how to assess the risk and implement effective safeguards to prevent change in condition related immediate jeopardy citations.

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Happy Labor Day! 🎉 Today, we celebrate the hard work, dedication, and achievements of all the incredible workers out there. Whether you're enjoying a well-deserved break or powering through your tasks, we appreciate everything you do. Let's take a moment to honor the contributions that keep our communities and businesses thriving. Enjoy the day! 💪✨

Join us for the fifth session of the Abuse & Neglect Program Checkup webinar series!

Explore the regulatory requirements for responding to allegations of abuse and discuss tips and strategies for how to effectively manage and document that response.

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Join us for the third session of the Abuse & Neglect Program Checkup webinar series!

Evaluate the regulatory requirements for determining capacity to consent to sexual activity and discuss tips and strategies for how to determine and document this information.

Learn more and register at https://conta.cc/4djr8U6

Don't miss August's session of our Documentation in Depth webinar series!

This session aims to empower healthcare professionals in SNFs/NFs to provide the highest quality of care while maintaining the integrity and accuracy of their documentation.

Learn more and register at https://conta.cc/4fIIdbK

The American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) announced the recipients for the 2024 AHCA/NCAL Awards Program today. Each year, AHCA/NCAL recognizes individuals working in long term and post-acute care centers, as well as those who represent the best in the assisted living sector. These honorees demonstrate a commitment to excellence and improve the lives of seniors and individuals with disabilities in their communities.

“These recipients have demonstrated considerable leadership, talent, and dedication to their residents and colleagues," said AHCA/NCAL President and CEO Mark Parkinson. “These awards are a testament to their unwavering commitment to excellence and innovation in resident care as well as the positive impact they have on those around them."

𝐍𝐂𝐀𝐋 𝐍𝐨𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝: 𝐉𝐚𝐲𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐞𝐫, 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐭 𝐑𝐨𝐜𝐤 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐨𝐟 𝐎𝐭𝐭𝐚𝐰𝐚 𝐢𝐧 𝐎𝐭𝐭𝐚𝐰𝐚, 𝐊𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐚𝐬

Jayden Chandler, from Rock Creek of Ottawa in Ottawa, Kansas, has been honored with the 2024 Noble Caregiver Award by the National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL). This award recognizes frontline caregivers who significantly improve the quality of life for residents and create a better work environment for staff.

Chandler is recognized for her significant contributions to residents' well-being and enhancing the community environment. Her compassion and dedication are evident in her daily interactions, as she ensures each resident feels at home with individualized care.

Her problem-solving skills, particularly in dementia care, have improved residents' daily lives. Chandler engages residents through activities they enjoy and maintains a positive attitude, even on challenging days. She empowers residents, fostering a sense of autonomy and dignity.

Beyond her scheduled work hours, Chandler dedicates her time to assist with behaviors and activities. She also volunteers at an animal shelter, bringing pets into the facility to help soothe residents and address behavioral challenges.

Chandler has completed abilities expert training, specializing in dementia care, and has become the abilities care champion for her facility. In this role, she trains staff on various levels of dementia, ensuring comprehensive resident care.

Additionally, Chandler is pursuing further education in nursing with a focus on gerontology. She plays a vital role in training new staff, ensuring they understand residents' specific needs and care tasks. Her leadership and dedication are recognized by residents, co-workers, family members, and volunteers.

Jayden Chandler’s commitment to person-centered care and improving residents' lives has enhanced residents' quality of life and strengthened her facility's community, making her a deserving recipient of this award.

AHCA/NCAL award recipients will be honored during a formal ceremony at Delivering Solutions 24, the AHCA/NCAL Convention & Expo, held this October in Orlando, FL.

Don't miss the second session of our Abuse & Neglect Program Checkup webinar series!

This session will examine the Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements and demonstrate tools that can be used for this purpose.

Learn more and register at https://conta.cc/4chhLmD

Join us for August's session of our Deconstructing Immediate Jeopardy & High-Risk Tags webinar series!

Learn how to assess risk and implement effective safeguards to prevent pressure ulcer related immediate jeopardy citations.

Learn more and register at https://conta.cc/3SF7nhk

Registration for the 74th Annual Convention & Trade Show is open!
Learn more & register here: https://conta.cc/3LQEYRG

Come exhibit with us at our Annual Convention & Trade Show! The early bird registration rate ends next week!
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𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫: 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐦𝐨𝐤𝐞 𝐃𝐨𝐨𝐫 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬

Tuesday, July 30, 2024
10:30AM - 12:00PM

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Webinar NEXT WEEK: Fire and Smoke Door Inspections Fire and Smoke Door Inspections Tuesday, July 30, 2024 10:30AM - 12:00PM Members $55 | Non Members $75 Since January 2018 surveyors have been enforcing the requirement for healthcare facilities to ins

𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗡𝗔/𝗖𝗠𝗔 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝘁 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽

𝘍𝘰𝘳 𝘊𝘕𝘈’𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘊𝘔𝘈’𝘴 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘪𝘯 𝘈𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘓𝘪𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘨, 𝘏𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘗𝘭𝘶𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘙𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘵𝘩 𝘊𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘚𝘦𝘵𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘴

It's not too late to join us!

📍 Topeka, KS
🗓 Friday, July 26, 2024

𝗧𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲:

▪️ Principles of Assisted Living – Joan Hudson
▪️ Understanding Survey; Intro to Regulations – Dawne Altis, KDADS
▪️ Ensuring Safety and Security in Assisted Living Environments - Joan Hudson and Jen Bolyard
▪️ Navigating Challenging Personalities - Christine Jordan
▪️ See Something, Say Something: Fraud, Waste & Abuse in Healthcare – Lauren Wolf, Aetna
▪️ Effective Orientation – Kasey Breidenthal

Learn more and register here: https://myemail.constantcontact.com/subject.html?soid=1132536205126&aid=0dOi4Sc17i4

Today, we're excited to announce the appointment of Clifton J. Porter, II as AHCA/NCAL's incoming President and CEO, effective Fall 2024. Clif currently serves as Senior Vice President of Government Relations for AHCA/NCAL, leading our legislative agenda and advocacy efforts.

With 35 years in long term care, Clif is set to lead AHCA/NCAL into its next chapter. Read more: https://brnw.ch/21wLk5c

Big shoutout to Jennafer Sumner, Director of Membership for celebrating 11 incredible years with us today! Your dedication and hard work have been a cornerstone of our success. We appreciate everything you do and look forward to many more years together!
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Travel through the complexities of documenting the identification of the risk for skin breakdown, prevention efforts, and management of pressure ulcers in the next Documentation in Depth webinar!

Learn more and register at https://conta.cc/4bAUo75

Happy Independence Day! Today, we celebrate the freedom and spirit of our great nation. As we gather with family, friends and co-workers, let's take a moment to honor the courage and sacrifices that have made this day possible. Wishing everyone a safe and joyful 4th of July!
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Don’t miss July’s session of our Deconstructing Immediate Jeopardy & High Risk Tags webinar series!

Investigate the critical issue of medication errors in nursing homes while analyzing strategies to prevent medication error related citations.

Learn more and register at https://conta.cc/45MR0EQ

𝙂𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙣𝙤𝙧 𝙆𝙚𝙡𝙡𝙮 𝘼𝙣𝙣𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙘𝙚𝙨 𝘼𝙙𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝘼𝙥𝙥𝙤𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩

Today, Governor Laura Kelly announced the following appointment:
𝗟𝗼𝗻𝗴-𝗧𝗲𝗿𝗺 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗢𝗺𝗯𝘂𝗱𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗻
𝗣𝘂𝗿𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲: To advocate for residents of long-term care facilities including nursing homes, assisted living facilities, residential care facilities, and boarding care homes.

▪️ Haely Ordoyne, Clyde, KS

Ordoyne says, “I am truly humbled to have been recommended by several amazing leaders in our state. I look forward to serving and collaborating with other amazing leaders and organizations to continue to advocate for, educate and empower residents of long-term care facilities including nursing homes, assisted living facilities, residential care facilities, and boarding care homes.”

Ms. Ordoyne’s appointment officially starts Monday, July 8, 2024.

The mission of the Office of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman is to enhance the quality of life and quality of services in Kansas adult care homes through advocacy, education, and empowerment.

Ombudsmen promote person-directed living which respects individual values and preserves individual rights and preferences.

Kansas's Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program was founded in 1975 as a result of the federal Older Americans Act, which grants a special set of residents' rights to individuals who live in long-term care facilities such as nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and other adult care homes. Staff and volunteer ombudsmen seek to ensure the health, safety, welfare and rights of these residents throughout Kansas.

The Ombudsman Program operates under the authority of federal and state law.

On behalf of KHCA/KCAL, it is with great pride that we extend our warmest congratulations to Family Health & Rehab on earning the 2024 National Quality Award, Silver – Achievement in Quality!!

Achieving this prestigious recognition is a testament to your unwavering commitment to excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement in providing quality care. Your accomplishment not only reflects positively on your organization but also serves as an inspiring example to other providers within our state and across the nation.

We at KHCA/KCAL are proud to have Family Health & Rehab as part of our community. We look forward to celebrating your continued success and supporting your ongoing efforts to reach greater heights.

American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living
Axiom Healthcare Services

With summer starting to heat up, it’s time to register for Fire Marshall training. This year’s training is available in-person in Topeka (July 22) and Wichita (July 23), and in virtual, live-stream format (July 23). Sessions to include Fire Marshal Updates & Top Ten Cited Deficiencies, Fire Alarm Essentials, Community Peer Assistance in Emergency Operations Planning, and more.

Learn more and register here: https://bit.ly/3z7URA0

This Training was created through the cooperative efforts of Adult Care Executives - KACE, Kansas Health Care Association/Kansas Center for Assisted Living, LeadingAge Kansas, and the Fire Marshal.

𝙇𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙥 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙜𝙚 𝙉𝙪𝙧𝙨𝙚𝙨

🗓️ July 9, 2024
📍Olathe, KS

This interactive course is focused on the difference & similarities of “leadership” and “management” and how they are both needed in the role of the charge nurse including incorporation of all personality types, strengths and weaknesses. We’ll also spend time talking about topics that affect nurses in leadership roles including survey, 5-Star Ratings, documentation and others. The course will allow for time for learning from each other and networking.

Learn more & register here: https://conta.cc/3UJdsuA

Happy Juneteenth! Today, we celebrate the emancipation of those who were enslaved in the United States. It's a day to honor freedom, reflect on history, and continue the journey towards equality and justice for all. Let's stand together in unity and remembrance on this significant day.

The 2024 Annual Nurse Leadership has officially kicked off. We have a great agenda lined up for the next day and half!

Thank you to our sponsor TapestryHealth!

We hope your Father’s Day is filled with love, joy and lots of memories. Happy Father’s Day!

We can’t wait to see everyone next week! There’s still time to join us. Find all the details here: https://conta.cc/4bUIKox

is honored to sponsor the Kansas Health Care Association/Kansas Center for Assisted Living Nurse Leadership Conference next week in Manhattan, KS.

Connect with Ron Kilgore while you’re there to learn more about how Tapestry Complete is revolutionizing facilities nationwide.

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