Kansas Health Care Association/Kansas Center for Assisted Living

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! 💪✨ #LaborDay #HardWork #Community #Gratitude

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. Learn more and register at https://conta.cc/3X19Rbr

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 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! https://conta.cc/46kX1ZQ

𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫: 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐦𝐨𝐤𝐞 𝐃𝐨𝐨𝐫 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 Tuesday, July 30, 2024 10:30AM - 12:00PM Click the link to learn more and register. https://conta.cc/4daDygE