Kansas Health Care Association/Kansas Center for Assisted Living

04/04/2026

Delaware Highlands Director of Nursing Jennifer Reutlinger didn’t waste any time hopping out of KHCA’s Education Committee meeting this morning… she had a very important role waiting back at her facility 🐰

Spotted: the Easter Bunny spreading smiles and a little extra joy for today’s activities! 🐣🌷

Jenn says, “Some days I can’t believe I get paid to do my job. The amount of joy we brought the residents- my heart about burst!
Have a great weekend. Happy Easter!”

04/02/2026

04/01/2026

𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐄𝐱𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 – 𝐊𝐒

We are proud to recognize the dedicated individuals from our state who have been selected to serve as 2026 AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award Examiners. These outstanding professionals play a vital role in advancing quality improvement across long-term and post-acute care nationwide.

▪️Breanna Gregory, Gold Examiner, Nottingham Health and Rehab
▪️Cassy Mittlieder, Silver Examiner, Lone Tree Retirement Community

By volunteering their time and applying their extensive training in the Baldrige Excellence Framework and Quality Award criteria, they help ensure a fair and thorough review process at the Bronze, Silver, and Gold award levels. While their commitment strengthens the integrity of the National Quality Award Program, it also brings invaluable insights back to local communities, enhancing organizational excellence and improving quality of care and quality of life for the residents we serve.

We extend our sincere appreciation for their leadership and dedication. To learn more about the National Quality Award Examiner Program, please visit our webpage.
https://www.ahcancal.org/Quality/National-Quality-Award-Program/Pages/Examiners.aspx

04/01/2026

Thank you for all you do and sharing laughs and playing along with The Power of Humor! Kansas Health Care Association /Kansas Center for Assisted Living.

03/25/2026

Recover-Care Heartland Hosts 2026 Care Champion Gala, Honoring Excellence in Skilled Nursing

Recover Care Heartland proudly hosted its annual Care Champion Gala, recognizing outstanding team members across its skilled nursing facilities who exemplify excellence in care, compassion, and service.

This annual event highlights the dedication and impact of frontline caregivers and support staff who go above and beyond to improve the lives of residents every day. Among many deserving nominees across the organization, three individuals were selected as the 2026 Care Champion Award recipients:

• Nurse of the Year: Chris Wiig
• CNA of the Year: Estelle Parsons
• Support Staff of the Year: Goldie Kirkland

“These individuals represent the very best of our organization and of the skilled nursing profession,” said Sherri Holman, Chief Marketing Officer for Recover Care Heartland. “Their compassion, commitment, and dedication to quality care make a lasting difference in the lives of our residents and their families.”

The Care Champion Gala brings together team members from across Recover Care Heartland’s network of facilities to recognize not only the award winners, but also the many caregivers whose daily efforts embody the organization’s mission.

From clinical excellence to meaningful resident connections, this year’s honorees demonstrate the vital role each team member plays in delivering high-quality, person-centered care.

Recover Care Heartland extends its sincere congratulations to all nominees and winners and remains committed to supporting and celebrating the professionals who define excellence in long-term care.

03/23/2026

Join us for the Advantage Wound Certification Course, a comprehensive, hands-on training designed for long-term care nurses looking to strengthen their expertise and improve resident outcomes.

🗓️ May 6–7, 2026
📍 K-State Olathe Campus

This two-day course builds a strong foundation in wound care, covering everything from assessment to treatment and regulatory compliance.

You’ll gain insight into:
✔️ Wound assessment and healing processes
✔️ Pressure injury prevention and treatment
✔️ Dressing selection and debridement options
✔️ Documentation and survey compliance
✔️ Real-world application through hands-on learning

💡 Earn 14+ CE hours and the opportunity to become Advantage Wound Certified.

⚠️ Spots fill quickly—don’t wait!

🔗 Register here: https://www.khca.org/education/education-calendar/?ill_calendar_event_id=19554

03/19/2026

Registration is open for this Spring's Joint Provider Surveyor training on April 29 & 30!

Register to join us here: https://bit.ly/2026jointprovider

We’ve filled the day with sessions designed to sharpen every angle of falls management for your interdisciplinary teams, from prevention foundations to post-fall processes and system-level root-cause analysis.

Kansas state surveyors will bookend the day- starting the morning with a session on SNF/NF and SLO top-cited deficiencies and wrapping up your experience with updates on the Special Focus Facility (SFF) program and iQIES.

Joint Provider surveyor training is produced as part of a collaborative effort between LeadingAge Kansas, Kansas Adult Care Executives - KACE, Kansas Health Care Association/Kansas Center for Assisted Living, and Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services.

03/11/2026

03/04/2026

📣 Join Us at the 2026 Assisted Living & Home Plus Conference! 🎉

Calling all assisted living and Home Plus professionals! Don’t miss the 2026 Assisted Living & Home Plus Conference, a full day of top-tier education and networking!

🗓️ Date: March 27, 2026
🕗 Time: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Location: Lawrence, KS

This event features:
✨ Inspiring keynote sessions
✨ Networking and vendor engagement
✨ Panel discussions on HCBS insights
✨ Breakout sessions with practical compliance tools
✨ Leadership development strategies

ℹ️ Learn More and Register today: https://conta.cc/4b5rRZ8

03/04/2026

Webinar: Documentation Excellence- Avoiding Survey & Legal Pitfalls

Learn how to identify documentation gaps and implement improvement strategies.

Learn more and register at https://conta.cc/4r6IdXt

02/26/2026

📣 Join Us for a Lunch & Learn!

We’re excited to invite you to Assisted Living Lunch and Learn: A Deeper Look at FCS, NSA, and HSP.

📅 Date: March 6, 2026
⏰ Time: 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Location: The Sunflower Foundation, 5820 SW 6th Avenue, Topeka, KS 66606

This interactive session will help assisted living operators and nurses:
✔️ Understand Functional Capacity Screens (FCS)
✔️ Navigate Negotiated Service Agreements (NSA)
✔️ Learn how to develop strong Health Services Plans (HSP)
✔️ Improve documentation and compliance with KDADS requirements

🔗 Learn more and register: https://conta.cc/4aU2XMc

02/24/2026

📣 Calling All Long-Term Care Professionals!

Ready to strengthen your MDS skills and boost confidence with the resident assessment process?

🗓 MDS Training Workshops – Part I & II
📍 Part I – In Person: Wichita | April 22–23, 2026
📍 Part II – Virtual: May 20–21, 2026

This two-part workshop series is designed for:
✔ New MDS Nurses
✔ New Administrators & AITs
✔ Interdisciplinary team members looking to deepen their knowledge on how the federally mandated MDS tool drives reimbursement and quality of care.

What you’ll gain:
• Hands-on understanding of RAI/MDS process
• Practical coding guidance for critical sections
• Confidence in care area assessments & quality measures
…plus much more!

💻 Separate registration required for each session.
🔗 Register now: https://conta.cc/3ZPZWay