1.Program Definition and Services
Skilled nursing services in Kansas are defined as medical services that must include nursing care and require an order from a patient's medical provider. These services include:
- 24-hour licensed nursing supervision
- Health-related care and services prescribed by a physician
- Ongoing observation, treatment, or care for long-term illness, disease, or injury
2. Regulations
The primary regulations governing skilled nursing services in Kansas are:
- Kansas Administrative Regulations (K.A.R.) 28-39-150
- Kansas Statutes Annotated (K.S.A.) 39-923
3. Licensing or Certification
A license is required to operate as a skilled nursing care facility in Kansas. The facility must be licensed by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment.
4. Responsible State Agency
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) is responsible for licensing and overseeing skilled nursing care facilities.
5. Application Process
The application process is primarily conducted through the KDHE. Detailed information on the application process is not provided in the available results.
6. Required Documentation
While specific documentation requirements are not detailed in the provided results, facilities likely need to provide:
- Proof of compliance with state regulations
- Staffing information
- Facility plans and policies
7. Timeline for Approval
The timeline for approval is not specified by the State.
8. Pre-Application Process
There is no information provided about a pre-application process.
9. Pre-Application Training
No specific pre-application training is mentioned in the results provided.
10. Additional Notes
- Staffing requirements: Facilities must employ activities personnel at a minimum weekly average of .09 hours per resident per day
- Social services: Facilities with 120 beds or fewer must employ a social services designee. If the designee is not a licensed social worker, they must be supervised by one
- Quality of life: Facilities must promote respect for each resident's individuality and afford residents the right to choose activities, schedules, and health care consistent with their interests and care plans
- Abuse prevention: Facilities must have policies and procedures to prohibit abuse, neglect, and exploitation of residents
- Nursing supervision: Skilled nursing facilities must provide 24-hour-a-day, seven-day-a-week licensed nursing supervision
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