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February 14, 2025

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President's Perspective – Rural Health Advocates Come Together in Washington, DC
Earlier this week, KHA staff, hospital executives, medical students and other Kansans involved in rural health care delivery attended the National Rural Health Association's Annual Policy Institute in snowy Washington, DC.

 

   

 
KanCare

Noon Briefing: Medicaid’s Presumptive Eligibility Program
Noon Briefing attendees will learn how the Presumptive Eligibility process works, including how a facility can become a qualified entity and how to assist individuals with their Medicaid applications. 
 

 

 
Infection Prevention

Hotel Cut-off Approaching for the Infection Prevention Conference – March 13-14
This event provides attendees with strategies for infection prevention and control and opportunities to network and discuss best practices. A block of rooms is reserved until Feb. 23 for March 12 and 13 at $123 per night, plus tax. 

 

 

 
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On-Ramp Revamp: Managers' Role in the New-Hire Experience Educational Webinar – March 6
This webinar will equip participants with tools and strategies to create a more engaging, supportive, and growth-focused work environment, leading to stronger retention and improved recruitment outcomes.

 

 

 
Salary and Benefits Surveys

2024 KHA Public Funding Survey – Deadline Extended to Feb. 19
The KHA Public Funding Survey deadline has been extended to Feb. 19. To encourage participation, emails were sent to all Kansas Hospital Association member hospital CEOs and CFOs.

 

 

 
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Infertility and Mental Health: What Every Perinatal Provider Should Know – Feb. 19
During this webinar, Shatiera Amankrah, LCSW, PMH-C, will provide an overview of the mental health implications of infertility, including common diagnoses, risk factors and ways perinatal providers can support the emotional needs of their patients. 

 

 

 
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Tuberculosis Outbreak in KCK Metro Area – Update and TB Resources Available
KDHE, with support from the CDC and local health departments, has responded to a tuberculosis outbreak in the Kansas City, Kansas, metropolitan area since January 2024. 

 

 

 
Immunization Conference

2025 Kansas Immunization Conference – May 20-22
KDHE’s Kansas Immunization Program collaborates with local health departments and other health care providers to reduce or eliminate vaccine-preventable diseases that can cause disability and death. Registration opens soon.

 

 

 
HSPA

Spring Ahead with a Fresh Blooming Perspective for Sterile Processing Education – March 29
KSHCSP invites health care central service professionals to attend its educational event at Memorial Health System in Abilene. The seminar is free for members and $40 for non-members and 6.5 CE hours offered.

 

 

 
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Have You Joined KC Health Communicators?
Join KCHC and become a member of the group that shares best industry practices and knows how to have fun! Your KCHCS membership runs from Jan. 1 through Dec. 31 annually.  

 

 

 
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Screening for Syphilis in Pregnancy – ACOG Guidance
Due to rapidly increasing rates of congenital syphilis, ACOG advises OBs to screen all pregnant individuals serologically for syphilis at the first prenatal care visit.

 

 

 
KPQC

Severe Hypertension in Pregnancy – AIM Safety Bundle Introduction – Recording Available
If your team could not attend the Jan. 28 KPQC Learning Forum or you want to share the information with colleagues, here are the resources, recording and slide deck links.

 

 

 
News

Federal and National News
This week's topics include Health Advisory Issued for Ebola Disease in Uganda, enCompass Reduces Stigma, Increases Knowledge and Before You Go. 

 

 

 

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