Kansas Health Care Association/Kansas Center for Assisted Living

01/13/2026

Life Safety Code Boot Camp
Feb 17–18, 2026 | K‑State Olathe Campus

Get ready to master Life Safety Code compliance! Join industry expert Kenneth Daily, LNHA, for 2 days of hands-on training covering:

✅ NFPA 101 essentials
✅ Survey prep & top deficiencies
✅ Inspection, testing & maintenance (ITM) best practices

More details and registration: https://conta.cc/49wjftJ

01/07/2026

KHCA/KCAL is committed to keeping you informed, and our Member's Only newsletter is one of the main ways we do that. If you’re not receiving it, please reach out so we can look into it and get you connected. We have many exciting new things coming up, like our new MDS Call and "Ask the Experts" feature.

01/06/2026

🎉 Celebrating 12 Years! 🎉

Today we recognize Polly Berkley, VP of Operations & Education, on her 12-year anniversary with KHCA/KCAL. Throughout her time with the association, Polly has helped strengthen our organization, support our members, and advance education across the long-term care community.

Her leadership, dedication, and steady commitment continue to make a meaningful difference in the work we do every day. We are grateful for her service and proud to celebrate this milestone.

Congratulations, Polly, and thank you for 12 years with KHCA/KCAL!

12/22/2025

Still so proud of Nottingham Health and Rehab!

Will you be our next Quality Award Winner? If you are planning to apply for a 2026 National Quality Award, please remember that applications are due by January 22, 2026, at 7:00 PM CT

12/19/2025

12/19/2025

12/19/2025

Way to go! George

12/16/2025

🧠 Enhancing Dementia Care: Communication, Interactions & Behavioral Insights

Join us on January 28 or February 5, 2026, at the K-State Olathe Campus for a hands-on professional learning experience focused on improving communication and interactions with individuals living with dementia.

This in-person workshop offers practical strategies, expert insight, networking opportunities, lunch, and continuing education hours for care professionals.

🗓️ January 28, 2026 or February 5, 2026
📍 K-State Olathe Campus
🎓 4.5 CE hours available

Register now and strengthen your dementia care skills! More details + registration can be found here: https://conta.cc/3MwPK3p

12/15/2025

Looking for the perfect holiday gift?

How about national recognition for your team’s dedication and quality improvement?

The 2026 Quality Award application deadline is January 22 — and there’s no better time to tell your community’s story. Spread the cheer and start your application today: https://brnw.ch/21wYnMW

12/09/2025

Join us at the Kansas Statehouse in Topeka for our 3rd Annual Joint Aging Services Day! As a provider, we need you to share your story and experience to help our Kansas legislators understand how essential it is to continue supporting aging services.

Aging Services Day is a collaborative event put together by LeadingAge Kansas, Kansas Health Care Association/Kansas Center for Assisted Living, and Kansas Adult Care Executives - KACE where Aging Services Providers gather at the state capitol to champion the needs of our elderly in Kansas. We will meet in the morning for education at The Beacon then go to the Capitol for a full afternoon of legislative advocacy on issues that are crucial to Aging Services with our Kansas Legislators.

Learn more and register here: https://bit.ly/48FkFSb

Thank you to our 12 incredible sponsors for supporting Aging Services Day. Your partnership helps us bring providers together, strengthen our community, and advocate for the older adults we serve. We appreciate your commitment and support.

This event is sponsored by:
Senior Care Pharmacy
Sunflower Health Plan
Lewis & Clark Information Exchange
Team Four Foodservice
CARF
Healthy Blue Kansas
Behavioral Health Solutions
KAMMCO
TapestryHealth
McKesson Corporation
Cascade Health Services
KARE

12/09/2025

Santa isn’t the only one checking his list this month. 🎅📋

If the Quality Award application is still on your list, now’s the perfect time to get it done! Give your team the gift of national recognition this year. The deadline is January 22, 2026!

Start your application today and head into the new year ahead of the game. Apply today: https://brnw.ch/21wYcUL

12/08/2025

Big news! Clifton J. Porter II has been named one of Modern Healthcare's “100 Most Influential People” in 2025!

We’re proud, inspired, and grateful to have such a strong champion at the helm. Help us congratulate Clif on this incredible achievement! Read more: https://brnw.ch/21wYbvY