Foundation for the Aging and Care of Elders of Kansas receives Oral Health Grant

The Foundation for the Aging and Care of Elders of Kansas (FACE of Kansas), has been awarded a grant for  $50,000.  The grant will be used to develop and implement oral health training for staff members of long-term care facilities throughout the state.  The training will be focused on the daily oral care maintenance needs of frail elderly residents.  The program is expected to be started in thirty facilities in the next two years.  The grant is funded by the United Methodist Health Ministry Fund. 

For more information contact Letty Seidl at lseidl@khca.org.

The Foundation for the Aging and Care of Elders and United Methodist Health Ministry Fund
                                                                                        Present

Long-Term Care Oral Health Training Program for Nursing Homes and Assisted Living Facilities training.

1. Distinguish health conditions, drugs, and limitations that may affect resident’s oral care
2. Conduct oral hygiene assessment for each resident
3. Develop Oral Health Care Plan for each resident.
5.  Document oral findings
6.  Maintain ongoing records for each resident.
7.  Label dentures and partials
8.  Utilization and care of ultra-sonic cleaning machine  

Training will be provided to teams of two direct care workers and one licensed staff member. The number of staff trained will depend upon the size of each organization.
 Up to 60   residents   -   2 direct care one licensed
 61- 100     residents   -    3 direct care and one licensed
101- 200   residents:   -   4 direct care and one licensed

  Initial training:   6 hours* – minimum
  Second follow-up:              4 hours* – minimum 
   Third follow-up:              4 hours* – minimum
*Hours will vary due to number of residents.

TRAINING PROVIDED BY REGISTERED DENTAL HYGIENISTS
A registered dental hygienist with an Extended Care Permit will provide the initial training and follow-up training twice during the first year, and then three times a year thereafter.  Follow-up training will include; monitoring the process/procedures of the oral care regiments; use of the ultra sonic equipment; in-service presentations and progress reports.

MATERIALS  
1. Reference manual
2. Ultra-sonic cleaning machine and solution
3. Syllabi and forms
4. Denture  labeling kit  
5. “How to Brush the Teeth of Another Person” Training Video

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  Kansas Department on Aging

Re-Visit Fees

CMS enacted revisit user fee is currently in place.  Homes will be charged $2072 for an annual on site revisit and $168 for a desk review.  KDOA LCE Commissioner Martin Kennedy recently said because of budgetary issues, KDOA will be evaluating each survey to determine whether an actually facility revisit is in order.  He said if a home’s deficiencies do not reach the magnitude of immediate jeopardy KDOA will possibly do a desk review rather than a revisit.  Donna Deason, KDOA, reported she will be a part of the decision making process iand evaluating each individual survey.  She advised us, the home’s survey history, the longevity of an administrator and director of nursing, would also be a part of the decision process.

Commissioner Kennedy also advised that the agency was currently reviewing if the 2567’s currently delivered at the exit of a survey could be sent electronically by the surveyor.  Currently, often times a survey team needs to spend an extra night to finish the 2567.  Their legal department is currently reviewing the statutes related to this and if necessary, they will seek legislation to change the current procedure.

Assisted Living Regulation updates

20 members of KCAL recently met and discussed the agency’s suggestions for al/rhc regulation changes.  KCAL was allowed to make comments before the revisions are made public for the rules and regulation process.  The medication management section is the area most onerous for residents.  Members concerns were justified as the agency commented surveyors are seeing providers who are pushing the limit on what residents are able to do on their own.  We countered this comment by saying they have the survey process to identify these infractions and should use that process rather than making the assisted living environment mirror the nursing home process. 

Comments have been submitted so the association will advise members as the process moves to the next level.  The entire process could take up to 3 months.

NF Advisory Update

Medicaid Hospice

The Kansas Department on Aging has said that providers can include Medicaid hospice residents as Medicaid on their resident listings starting October 1, 2007.

Cost Reports

KDOA reported that cost report information will be available online at KDOA’s website at: http://www.agingkansas.org.  Diskettes will only be mailed to providers who request one.  Each provider needs to submit cost report information by the end of February 2008.  The Kansas Department on Aging will be sending out more information in the next several weeks and will also post more information in their next newsletter.

Survey Trends- First Three Quarters of 2007 Health Survey Results

The Kansas Department on Aging, Licensure, Certification and Evaluation Commission reported 250 annual nursing facility and long-term care units of hospitals were surveyed during the first three quarters of 2007.  For 2007 YTD, LCE reports the average number of deficiencies/survey at 9.8 compared to the 7 year average of 7.9 deficiencies/survey.   LCE reports for 2007 YTD that 28.4 % of all surveys had a G+ compared to the 7 year average of 32.2%.  The number of facilities in a NOTC situation for 2007 YTD is 33 with 5 being in a NOTC situation more than once.  This compares to 74 facilities in a NOTC situation for the 7 year average, with 18 in a NOTC situation more than once.  The deficiency free surveys have been declining since 2003.  In 2003 there were 36 or 10.1% of all surveys were deficiency free.  Currently for 2007 YTD, 2% of all surveys are deficiency free with the 7 year average at 8.9%.   

Complete reports can be found on the member’s only section of the KHCA website.  Also listed are summaries and detail reports, by survey region, by quarter, and by year for all annual surveys. 

Contact Nancy at npierce@khca.org with any questions.

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  Latest IDR numbers

Click here for latest IDR numbers.

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  News from the Long Term Care Ombudsman

Long Term Care Ombudsman, Gil Cruz, asked that we distribute a map and the contact information for all of the regional ltc ombudsman across the state. You can print this off for your staff.

Gil also initiated a group to meet and discuss the prevention of financial exploitation.  We believe the issue has come about because of a situation in south central Kansas with a KAHSA home.  The event has led to charges being filed against the son of a resident.  Gil along with a representative from the Adult Protective Services offered suggestions on how to avoid some trouble.  They suggested if the fiscal exploitation involves staff or another resident to call KDOA and the LTC Ombudsman office.  If a home even has a suspicion of financial improprieties with anyone other than a staff or another resident such as a family member they should call Adult Protective Services.  APS will then decide the immediacy of their response, but it should be 3 to 5 days.

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  QIS Clarification

Those of you who attended the QIS training in Topeka heard discussion about the lists that surveyors give to the nursing home.  The discussion was if these lists can be given at transition or if they are to be given at the end of the survey.  We have received clarification from Dr. Andrew Kramer.  Click here to read his memo.

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  Life Safety Code

There have been a few questions lately about the fuel source for generators in facilities that provide life support. If a facility cares for anyone on life support, the facility must have a type I generator and the fuel must be kept onsite.  Piped in natural gas is not a dependable source of fuel.  The lines break and if there is a leak or other issue that requires repair, then the fuel source will be shut down – sometimes affecting entire neighborhoods and small towns.  The only time it is acceptable to use natural gas for a type I system is if the utility company will put in writing that the fuel source will not be affected by natural disasters. That is very different than saying the fuel supply is continuous.  Any facility providing life support in an earthquake zone should not have piped in natural gas.  If in doubt check the following website:
http://earthquake.usgs.gov/regional/states.php
 
This is not a new requirement and can be cited at K145, with the following regulatory references:
 
NFPA Standard:  The following energy sources shall be permitted for use for the emergency power supply (EPS): liquid petroleum products at atmospheric pressure or liquefied petroleum gas (liquid or vapor withdrawal) or natural or synthetic gas. Exception:  For Level 1 installations in locations where the probability of interruption of off-site fuel supplies is high (e.g., due to earthquake, flood damage, or a demonstrated utility unreliability), on-site storage of an alternate energy source sufficient to allow full output of the emergency power supply system (EPSS) to be delivered for the class specified shall be required, with provision for automatic transfer from the primary energy source to the alternate energy source. Or the utility company can provide, in writing, a guarantee that their service would never be interrupted. 1999 NFPA 110, 3-1
 
NFPA Standard: The fuel supply for the generator set shall comply with 3-1.1 and 3-4.2 of NFPA 110, Standard for Emergency and Standby Power Systems. 1999 NFPA 99 3-4.1.1.13
 

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  Joe Perkin elected to National Center for Assisted Living Board

Joe Perkin, Midwest Health Management, was elected to the National Center for Assisted Living Board at the 2007 AHCA/NCAL convention.  Joe will serve a two-year term on the board.  KCAL would like to thank Ruth Channels for her outstanding service on the NCAL board for the past year.  Kansas is lucky to have excellent providers to be a part of the decision process at the national level. 

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  National Center for Assisted Living Top Ten Accomplishments for the Third Quarter of 2007

* NCAL’s work with the House culminated in the inclusion of language to address the Part D co-pay issue as part of legislation expanding the children’s health insurance program.

* NCAL worked closely with Rep. Lloyd Doggett (D-Texas) and his staff to ensure Medicare Part D co-pay language included in Medicare Prescription Drug Savings for Our Seniors Act of 2007, H.R. 3025 Sect. 202, covered dual eligibles who reside in assisted living.  Ultimately our efforts were successful and this language is included in the House Democrats signature Part D legislation.

* NCAL organized a coalition of almost 40 national organizations to support House and Senate bills that would cover co-pays for dual eligibles in assisted living facilities.

* NCAL continues gathering support for more co-sponsors on Part D co-pay bill.  To date 15 Senators and 47 members of the House have signed onto the legislation.

* NCAL had multiple conversations with Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services officials to clarify issues surrounding the new Medicaid regulation about tamper-proof prescription pads to ensure that assisted living was included in special provisions affecting long term care.

* NCAL helped draft legislation introduced by Rep. Michael Arcuri (D-NY) that would provide funding for assisted living facilities needing to make fire safety improvements and facing financial hardship.

* NCAL held its first Webinar which provided information on the Veterans Administration aid & attendance benefit, on Sept. 11, 2007.  The Webinar was well attended. 

* NCAL’s Board approved guiding principles preparing for national policy discussions on the regulation of assisted living should such a debate occur.

* NCAL obtained support from Sen. Mike Crapo (R-ID) to introduce a National Assisted Living Week Resolution.  The resolution was passed by the Senate declaring September 9-13 as Assisted Living Week; in the House Rep. Darlene Hooley (D-OR) introduced a similar resolution also recognizing National Assisted Living Week.

* NCAL, at request of its state affiliates, did a survey of state regulatory policy practices and reviewed proposed changes to state regulations.

* NCAL’s new Union Task Force met for the first time and identified several objectives for addressing the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) campaign targeting assisted living. 

* NCAL submitted comments to the American Institute of Architects during its first phase of updating guidelines for health care facilities. The guidelines are used by states to develop building codes.

* NCAL staff actively participated in several Center for Excellence in Assisted Living (CEAL) meetings. NCAL continues to play a leadership role in CEAL’s activities and is helping to develop an upcoming medication administration symposium.

* NCAL completed a membership-wide mailing of the Alzheimer’s Association’s third set of practice guidelines to its members and obtained discounts for companion online training.  The guidelines focus on end-of life care for residents with dementia.

* NCAL held several meetings and worked with various customer satisfaction measurement vendors to identify a measurement tool that can be used by NCAL.

* NCAL promoted its 2007 National Assisted Living Week.  NCAL’s “Legacies of Love” National Assisted Living Week products broke sales records. 

* NCAL’s brochure, “Moving Into an Assisted Living Residence: Making a Successful Transition,” a Guide for New Residents and Families won a merit award from the 16th Annual National Mature Media Awards.

* NCAL announced 2007 award winners for Noble Caregiver in Assisted Living, the Administrator of the Year Award, and the National Assisted Living Week Programming Award.

* NCAL staff conducted quarterly NCAL State Leader conference calls, monthly calls with state affiliates, and monthly calls with NCAL’s Executive Committee.

* NCAL staff delivered presentations at the following NCAL state affiliates:  Colorado, Florida, Iowa, West Virginia, Arizona, Michigan, Maine, and Vermont.

* NCAL amended its bylaws in September to address Board and officer vacancies.  

* NCAL worked with the Ethics Committee to finalize the 2007 criteria for NCAL’s 2007-2008 election of the NCAL Board of Directors and staff worked on the candidate certification process. 

* NCAL’s membership grew by 2,729 beds during this quarter.

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  CMS Issues Guidance on Special Focus Facilities

On November 2, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid issued Survey and Certification Letter 08-02 outlining amendments to their Special Focus Facility (SFF) initiative.

The primary revisions emphasize:

1. Improved notification- so that administrators, owners, and boards of directors are all fully apprised of the seriousness of the issue and the imperative for action.
2. Public notice-to provides a list of nursing homes that have been designated as a SFF and, after one survey, continue to provide poor care.  This information will be made available on the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services web site with a link from Nursing Home Compare.
3. Focus on Quality of Care & Quality of Life Deficiencies- Life Safety Code deficiencies will not be used in calculations.

The American Health Care Association issued comments urging CMS to NOT provide the public with a list of special focus facilities.

The memo clarifies the survey schedule for SFF’s, and outlines how a SFF is removed from SFF designation.  Another new protocol is that the state survey agency is now required to notify all accountable parties once the facility is no longer designated as a SFF.

Some of the changes included in this memo are very good, some are very damaging.  Administrators are encouraged to read and print out the memo (click here to view the memo) and keep it on file.
( click here to read AHCA Memo)

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  AHCA’s 2007 Nursing Position Vacancy & Turnover Survey

The American Health Care Association (AHCA) is conducting an important study that Kansas Health Care Association is supporting. You will be receiving the 2007 Nursing Position Vacancy & Turnover survey questionnaire in the mail shortly and we encourage you to complete the survey and return the survey to AHCA as soon as possible. Your response to this survey will be kept in strict confidence by AHCA. 

The last time AHCA conducted a nationwide survey on vacancy and turnover in nursing homes was 2001-2002. That survey’s success helped to inform our advocacy on staffing in long-term care. Results of the 2002 survey can be viewed at:  http://www.ahcancal.org/research_data/staffing/Pages/default.aspx

Since the findings from the 2007 survey will ensure that AHCA and Kansas Health Care Association can continue to provide accurate and timely data on vacancy and turnover and to represent your interests at the state and national level,, it is it is important that every nursing facility in our state complete this one-page survey and return it to the American Health Care Association as soon as possible.

Results of this survey will be presented only in aggregate form and the responses of a specific facility will not be disclosed to anyone.

Questions about the survey may be emailed to research@ahca.org, or you may contact AHCA research staff, Jeffrey Liu at (202) 898-2818 or Peter Gruhn at (202) 898-2819.

On behalf of Kansas Health Care Association and the entire long term care profession, thank you for taking time to complete this important survey.

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  KHCA presents at the Kansas Health Policy Authority Meeting

We made presentations to the Kansas Health Policy Authority Meeting at the request of KHPA.  Click here to see Joe's presentation.  Click here to see Cindy's presentation.

I wanted to update all of you on a very important presentation we made today to the Kansas Health Policy Authority.  This is the Authority that oversees the Medicaid program for the state of Kansas.  The Kansas Health Care Association was invited to make this presentation at the request of Garen Cox, Medicalodges, who is a KHPA member.

Garen said a few opening comments and then I added some of my thoughts on why KAHSA has fought this issue the past few years. With Joe Lubarsky batting clean-up, he gave a fabulous presentation. Joe explained all of the reasons Kansas providers and the state of Kansas would benefit through implementation of a provider tax for nursing homes.

After the presentations were finished and questions began, KHPA member Ned Holland, proceeded to ask what was going on…He said he did not understand why the two sides disagreed.  His went on to say one presentation was filled with data and information and all the other side said was they were philosophically opposed to this system.  Well, Debra Zehr, KAHSA jumped right up to get back to the microphone and said that the philosophical difference could be explained because not for profits were in this for the long haul!! (And we are NOT!!)  And because Medicaid is not sustainable, they were not interested in this type of system.  Mr. Holland pursued the question why they would want to leave the potential of $100 million dollars on the table.  Debra went on to say it was a tax on the private pay!  Then another KHPA member Susan Page, CEO of Pratt Regional Hospital clarified this was not a tax on a resident, but a tax on facilities.

There were several other questions from ex-officio board members. 

I did go back to the microphone to explain a few details such as in past legislation we had sought to waiver out the low Medicaid homes.  But I also added our intentions at this point were to leverage as many federal dollars as possible as we move forward in the upcoming legislative session.

Ned Holland it turns out helped draft the Missouri provider tax legislation years ago, and his mother resides in a not-for-profit home in Missouri and he said she had not suffered any related expenses because of the Missouri provider tax.

It felt good for a change for a group to see through the “lame” arguments that KAHSA has continually put forward.

KHPA Chair Connie Hubbell directed the Secretary on Aging’s staff to work with the staff at the Kansas Health Policy Authority to prepare information to bring back to the January board meeting.

And our work continues…

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  Ceiling Collapses on Hutchinson Nursing Home

About 45 occupants of a Hutchinson nursing home were evacuated Wednesday, yesterday, after a ceiling collapsed, causing minor injuries to a resident and an employee.

Battalion Fire Chief Rod Neufeld said the collapse occurred at about 3:45 p.m. in a resident's room at the Golden Plains Health Care Center at 1202 E. 23rd Ave.

He said three other employees were checked at a local hospital after inhaling debris from the fallen sheetrock.

Neufeld said residents of two of the nursing home's four wings were transferred to new rooms or other nursing homes after ceilings in those wings were determined to be weak.

He said it could be four to six days before the ceilings are secured and residents are allowed to return to their rooms.

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  Plaza West Couple Ties the Knot

Nursing home residents in their 80s to tie the knot
By Ann Marie Bush--Topeka Capitol-Journal

This isn't any typical love story, but it started out like one. Shy waves shared in the cafeteria blossomed into smooching on a love seat and companionship.

But it isn't two young lovebirds tying the knot Sunday — it is a couple in their 80s.

They met at Plaza West Regional Health Center, 1570 S.W. Westport Drive, and courted for a couple of months. Then Geo Freiberger, 84, asked Frances Close, 81, to marry him. She said yes. The couple will tie the knot on Sunday. This will be her third marriage and his second. Any jitters? As Close put it: "I'm so damn nervous. I don't know what I'm doing."

WEDDING BELLS
Couple: Geo Freiberger, 84, and Frances Close, 81
Time/Date: 3 p.m. Sunday
Location: Plaza West Regional Health Center, 1570 S.W. Westport Drive
Cake and punch will be served after the ceremony.
Geo Freiberger, 84, and Frances Close, 81, met and fell in love at Plaza West Regional Health Center, 1570 S.W. Westport Drive.

Close wasn't looking for love, but it found her in the cafeteria of Plaza West. Her granddaughter had encouraged her to talk to Freiberger.
"I kept looking at him, and I thought, 'He doesn't look too bad.' " Close said with a laugh.
When she got up the nerve, she shyly waved to him one day at lunchtime. He returned the wave.
"We sat there waving at each other," she said.

Freiberger said he noticed Close right away because "her personality is wonderful. She was a loving type of person. I picked her out of all of the women. She was the most congenial."

The two courted for a few months. During lunch in the cafeteria about three weeks ago, Freiberger and Close were talking about woes with their roommates.

"I said, 'Why don't we get married,' " Freiberger said. "What's wrong with getting married? Why not?"

The couple wanted to tie the knot within a few days of their engagement, but family members and the staff at Plaza West encouraged them to wait a few weeks so plans could be made. There were rings to purchase, and the perfect dress had to be found.

"We went to every store in Topeka," Close said of her quest to find the perfect blue dress. "All the dresses were black. I said, 'I'm not going to a funeral.' "

Close finally found her dress at the Salvation Army for $7. Freiberger, who was born and raised in Arkansas, will wear "brand new blue jeans, a white shirt and a borrowed tie."

Freiberger was married for 60 years to his first wife. He worked for IBM for many years and moved to Topeka in 2004.

Everyone is enjoying the preparations for the wedding, including the staff at Plaza West.

"The staff has been out of control," said Laurie Bunker, who works in social services.

Bunker said many people don't realize that love does happen in a nursing home.
"I'm so damn nervous," Close said. "I don't know what I'm doing."

This will be marriage number three for Close, who has trouble hearing and wears headphones and a special device people can speak into. She spent 30 years each with her two previous husbands. She was born and raised in Topeka and worked as a waitress in North Topeka at a restaurant she called Jack's Lunch.

Close's grandson, Alan Crockett, works at Plaza West and said family members have been supportive of the couple's love and marriage.

On Tuesday afternoon, Freiberger and Close sat together on a love seat in the entry way of Plaza West. Close leaned into her love and gave him a kiss. After several seconds, Close turned to the small crowd gathered and said, "I had to come up for air."

The two said they don't know what the future holds for them, but they are excited to share the rest of their lives together.

"We feel like we're about 20 years old," Close said.

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  Check out the KHCA/KCAL website

Don't forget to check the website.  We are always updating information.  If you do not have your log-in, call the office for assistance.

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  Help Wanted

AIT Opportunity

Via Christi Senior Services, committed to providing the highest level of retirement living, is poised for growth and seeking an individual that wants to grow with us.  We offer this to either a newly licensed individual seeking that first position or someone desiring a new career or advancement in the field of Senior Care. 
 
Qualification would include a four-degree college and a commitment the mission and ministry of Senior Care. 

POSITION: MDS Coordinator

LOCATION: Golden LivingCenter – El Dorado
   El Dorado, Kansas
               
 GLC – El Dorado is a 74-bed skilled nursing facility with exciting opportunity for an MDS Coordinator.  We offer a comfortable, fun and quality work environment and an opportunity to truly make a difference.  Must be a registered nurse.
    
Coordinates or assists in the development and completion of the resident assessment process in accordance with the requirements of the Federal and state regulations as well as Company policy and procedures.

To be considered for this exciting opportunity, please contact:

Rhody Burnett, Executive Director
GLC – El Dorado
900 Country Club
El Dorado, KS  67042
Phone  (316) 321-4444
Fax      (316) 321-4513

POSITION: Director of Nursing Services (DNS)

LOCATION: Golden LivingCenter - Wilson
   Wilson, Kansas
                 
GLC - Wilson, a 50-bed skilled nursing facility, is looking for an energetic, enthusiastic, and committed individual to supervise, coordinate, and lead the nursing department.

*** $3,000 SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE  ***

The ideal candidate for the Director of Nursing Services position will possess the following qualifications:

> Must be a Registered Nurse in good standing and currently licensed by the State
> Must be able to relate positively and favorably to residents and families and to work cooperatively with other associates
> Related managerial experience at a level necessary to accomplish the job.

Interested candidates please contact:
     
Sherry Johnson, Executive Director
GLC - Wilson
611 31st Street
Wilson, KS  67490
Phone  (785) 658-2505
Fax      (785) 658-2504

POSITION: MDS Coordinator

LOCATION: Golden LivingCenter – Parkway
   Edwardsville, Kansas
               
      
GLC – Parkway is a 50-bed skilled nursing facility with exciting opportunity for an MDS Coordinator.  We offer a comfortable, fun and quality work environment and an opportunity to truly make a difference.  Must be a registered nurse.
    
Coordinates or assists in the development and completion of the resident assessment process in accordance with the requirements of the Federal and state regulations as well as Company policy and procedures.

To be considered for this exciting opportunity, please contact:

Caroline Mathia, Executive Director
GLC – Parkway
749 Blake Street
Edwardsville, KS  66111
Phone  (913) 422-5952
Fax      (913) 422-2044

POSITION: Director of Nursing Services (DNS)

LOCATION: Golden Livingcenter – Kaw River
   Edwardsville, Kansas
                 
GLC – Kaw River, a 50-bed skilled nursing facility, is looking for an energetic, enthusiastic, and committed individual to supervise, coordinate, and lead the nursing department.

The ideal candidate for the Director of Nursing Services position will possess the following qualifications:

> Must be a Registered Nurse in good standing and currently licensed by the State
> Must be able to relate positively and favorably to residents and families and to work cooperatively with other associates
> Related managerial experience at a level necessary to accomplish the job.

Interested candidates please contact:
     
Patti Young, Executive Director
GLC – Kaw River
750 Blake Street
Edwardsville, KS  66111
Phone  (913) 422-5832
Fax      (913) 441-6223

POSITION: MDS Coordinator  (part-time)

LOCATION: Golden LivingCenter – Edwardsville
   Edwardsville, Kansas
               
      
GLC – Edwardsville is a 100-bed skilled nursing facility with exciting opportunity for a part-time MDS Coordinator.  We offer a comfortable, fun and quality work environment and an opportunity to truly make a difference.  Must be a registered nurse.
    
Coordinates or assists in the development and completion of the resident assessment process in accordance with the requirements of the Federal and state regulations as well as Company policy and procedures.

To be considered for this exciting opportunity, please contact:

David Williams, Executive Director
GLC – Edwardsville
751 Blake Street
Edwardsville, KS  66111
Phone  (913) 441-1900
Fax      (913_ 441-0410

POSITION: Director of Nursing Services (DNS)

LOCATION: Golden LivingCenter - Wakefield
   Wakefield, Kansas
                 
GLC - Wakefield, a 68-bed skilled nursing facility, is looking for an energetic, enthusiastic, and committed individual to supervise, coordinate, and lead the nursing department.

***  $5,000 SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE ***

The ideal candidate for the Director of Nursing Services position will possess the following qualifications:

> Must be a Registered Nurse in good standing and currently licensed by the State
> Must be able to relate positively and favorably to residents and families and to work cooperatively with other associates
> Related managerial experience at a level necessary to accomplish the job.

Interested candidates please contact:
     
Betsy Lloyd, Administrator
BH - Wakefield
509 Grove Street
Wakefield, KS  67487
Phone  (785) 461-5417
Fax      (785) 461-5667

POSITION: MDS Coordinator

LOCATION: Golden LivingCenter – Marion
   Marion, Kansas
               
      
GLC – Marion is a 72-bed skilled nursing facility with exciting opportunity for an MDS Coordinator.  We offer a comfortable, fun and quality work environment and an opportunity to truly make a difference.  Must be a registered nurse.
    
     *** $1,500 SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE ***
    
Coordinates or assists in the development and completion of the resident assessment process in accordance with the requirements of the Federal and state regulations as well as Company policy and procedures.

To be considered for this exciting opportunity, please contact:

Ruth Faulk, Executive Director
GLC - Marion
1500 E. Lawrence
Marion, Kansas  66861
Phone  (620) 382-2191
Fax      (620) 382-2072

www.goldenlivingcenters.com
     
EOE   M/F/V/D

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  Holiday Hours for the Association Staff

Thanksgiving week the Kansas Health Care Association/KCAL offices will be closed Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.  November 21-23rd.  We will reopen on November 26.

We will also be closed on December 24th and December 31st.

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