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President's Perspective – Protect 340B for a Healthier Kansas
This week, KHA Board Chair George Stover submitted an opinion editorial to multiple Kansas newspapers emphasizing how vital the 340B Program is for Kansas communities. We encourage KHA members to educate their local communities on how the 340B Program helps their hospital provide access to essential health care services.
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Welcome, Azucena Gonzalez, to the KHA Staff Team
This week, KHA welcomed Azucena Gonzalex as our new program manager data analytics. KHA is adding this new position to help provide our members with additional capacity in the areas of data and analytics.
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Food Is Medicine in Kansas Learning Event – Nov. 6
The Sunflower Foundation is hosting a free event to gather partners from across the state, including clinicians, researchers, community organizations and local food system leaders – to share data, celebrate progress and envision the future of Food is Medicine in Kansas.
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Kansas State Board of Nursing Grace Period Survey
Kansas State Board of Nursing is seeking interest and needs for a grace period for nurse's license expiration date through a brief survey. KSBN would appreciate the feedback of licensed nurses and stakeholders, such as hospitals and health care facilities.
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Risk Management Guidance on Use of Standard of Care Five
In early October, KDHE Bureau of Facilities and Licensing contacted several Kansas hospitals to inform them that approval of their risk management plans would be delayed because of the facility's use of Standard of Care Five.
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Notice of Recalled Fire Sprinkler Heads
The Office of the State Fire Marshal has issued a notice about recalled fire sprinkler heads that malfunctioned at a Massachusetts assisted and independent-living facility. The faulty sprinklers failed to operate during a fire, causing 10 deaths and 30 injuries.
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