COVID-19 Guidance Documents

Survey, Certification and Credentialing (Health Occupations Credentialing)

Download slides and watch video recordings of webinars hosted by KDADS with COVID-19 information for long-term care facilities, including testing, vaccinations and visitation.
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Termination of Federal 1135 Blanket Waivers and Kansas House Bill 2477 MemoPDF191.82 KB20 May, 2022 Download
Long-Term-Care-Visitation-Guidance-Update-3.28.22PDF283.25 KB12 Apr, 2022 Download
Adult-Care-Home-Testing-Guidance-Update-3.28.22PDF260.99 KB12 Apr, 2022 Download
Temporary Aide - GuidancePDF322.26 KB12 Jan, 2022 Download
Resident Visitation PreferencesPDF74.04 KB07 Jul, 2021 Download
Visitation Guidance FAQsPDF175.16 KB14 Apr, 2021 Download
In-Person Visitation Application TemplatePDF1.11 MB14 Apr, 2021 Download
COVID-19 Application FAQPDF104.63 KB14 Apr, 2021 Download
In-Person Visitation Application FAQPDF179.41 KB14 Apr, 2021 Download
COVID-19 ApplicationPDF1.13 MB14 Apr, 2021 Download
HB2016 and CMS Testing FAQs.dfPDF161.97 KB14 Apr, 2021 Download
Training Programs for Certified Nurse Aides_Certified Medication Aides-Clinical PortionPDF282.32 KB14 Apr, 2021 Download
LTCF COVID Readiness Self AssessmentPDF239.41 KB14 Apr, 2021 Download
CNA Guidance 3.24.2020PDF275.73 KB14 Apr, 2021 Download

SCC (HOC Credentialing) Archives as of 5.10.21

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Long Term Care Visitation Guidance Update 11.23.21PDF311.14 KB24 Nov, 2021 Download
Long Term Care Visitation Guidance Update 10.13.21PDF315.99 KB05 Nov, 2021 Download
Adult Care Home Testing Guidance 9.17.21PDF432.27 KB29 Sep, 2021 Download
Long Term Care Setting Testing GuidancePDF250.96 KB07 Jul, 2021 Download
Testing FAQsPDF220.36 KB02 Feb, 2021 Download
County COVID-19 Testing Positivity Rates - NFsPDF137.59 KB27 Oct, 2020 Download
Visitation Guidance for Long Term Care SettingsPDF188.42 KB22 Oct, 2020 Download
ACH Visitation ApplicationPDF448.30 KB20 Oct, 2020 Download
ACH ApplicationPDF173.91 KB05 Oct, 2020 Download
Reopening FAQsPDF296.87 KB25 Sep, 2020 Download
NF Reopening Guidance 6.12.2020PDF315.66 KB17 Jul, 2020 Download
ACH Reopening Guidance 6.17.2020PDF301.23 KB17 Jul, 2020 Download
KDADS Adult Care Home EO #20-39 20-41 GuidancePDF221.12 KB01 Jun, 2020 Download
COVID 19-Reporting Guidance for Nursing and Long-Term Care FacilitiesPDF109.64 KB29 Apr, 2020 Download
Temporary Aide GuidancePDF194.66 KB14 Apr, 2021 Download

Aging & Disability Community Services & Programs Guidance

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covid-19-disaster-area-plan-and-budget-ffy-2020PDF162.33 KB08 Aug, 2022 Download
COVID 19- OAA SCA CARE QA 4-1-22PDF54.01 KB01 Apr, 2022 Download
ARPA OAA Tracking GuidancePDF100.03 KB07 Jan, 2022 Download
REVISED COVID-19 ARPA Funding AllocationPDF152.67 KB07 Jan, 2022 Download
FFY2021 COVID 19 OAA Final Financial GuidancePDF229.78 KB15 Dec, 2021 Download
COVID-19-CARE GuidancePDF73.41 KB07 Jul, 2021 Download
COVID-19-CARE GuidancePDF74.74 KB14 Apr, 2021 Download
COVID 19-HCBS Eligibility Assessments and ReviewsPDF72.98 KB14 Apr, 2021 Download
COVID 19-LOC Assessments Aging and HCBSPDF57.88 KB14 Apr, 2021 Download
COVID 19-Senior Care Act ServicesPDF172.96 KB14 Apr, 2021 Download
COVID 19-HCBS Person-Centered Service PlanningPDF136.12 KB14 Apr, 2021 Download
HCBS COVID-19 SUPPORTPDF510.31 KB14 Apr, 2021 Download
Suspension of Guidance on HCBS Services During School Hours 8.28.20PDF128.82 KB14 Apr, 2021 Download
COVID 19 Coordination of HCBS Services with SchoolsPDF176.10 KB14 Apr, 2021 Download
COVID 19 Reopen Guidance for Congregate Nutrition ServicesPDF171.81 KB14 Apr, 2021 Download
COVID 19 CARES Service Taxonomy Exceptions PDF102.03 KB14 Apr, 2021 Download
COVID 19 CARES Emergency Support GuidancePDF135.81 KB14 Apr, 2021 Download
COVID 19-HCBS Congregate Settings GuidancePDF98.73 KB14 Apr, 2021 Download
COVID 19 Technology and the the Family Caregiver Support ProgramPDF212.56 KB14 Apr, 2021 Download
COVID 19-CARE GuidancePDF77.45 KB14 Apr, 2021 Download
COVID 19 NSIP and Nutrition Program GuidancePDF203.40 KB14 Apr, 2021 Download
COVID-19 Stimulus Funds for HCBS and LTCFsPDF79.17 KB14 Apr, 2021 Download
COVID 19-HCBS Frail ElderlyPDF75.61 KB14 Apr, 2021 Download
COVID 19-HCBS SED Waiver MeasuresPDF72.73 KB14 Apr, 2021 Download
COVID 19-HCBS TA Waiver MeasuresPDF74.62 KB14 Apr, 2021 Download
COVID-19 Home Visit MeasuresPDF77.90 KB14 Apr, 2021 Download
COVID 19-HCBS Services with TelemedicinePDF94.78 KB14 Apr, 2021 Download
COVID 19-HCBS Physical DisabilityPDF74.74 KB14 Apr, 2021 Download
COVID 19-HCBS Measures for IDD Waiver ServicesPDF77.93 KB14 Apr, 2021 Download
COVID 19-HCBS All Waiver MeasuresPDF74.80 KB14 Apr, 2021 Download
COVID 19-HCBS Background Check MeasuresPDF71.79 KB14 Apr, 2021 Download
COVID 19-HCBS Brain Injury Waiver MeasuresPDF74.81 KB14 Apr, 2021 Download
COVID-19 Specialized Medical CarePDF72.53 KB14 Apr, 2021 Download
COVID 19 Senior Nutrition Services CARESPDF109.94 KB14 Apr, 2021 Download
COVID 19 Senior Nutrition Services FFCRAPDF113.33 KB14 Apr, 2021 Download
COVID 19 Senior Nutrition ServicesPDF111.19 KB14 Apr, 2021 Download
COVID 19-Senior Nutrition Services FAQsPDF127.92 KB14 Apr, 2021 Download
Joint Guidance for Service Providers Serving Persons with DisabilitiesPDF179.18 KB14 Apr, 2021 Download
KS Combined Appendix K 4.1.2020PDF183.84 KB14 Apr, 2021 Download
COVID 19-Conflict of Interest Meals-AAAs-ADRCs-MCOsPDF122.70 KB14 Apr, 2021 Download

Behavioral Health Services Guidance

The uncertainty associated with a global health crisis like COVID-19 challenges everyone's ability to cope. The American Red Cross is offering a free Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) course online in response to COVID-19. This course will help you to build resilience and support yourself and others through this crisis by reviewing basic principles of providing psychological first aid, including how to recognize and manage stress in yourself and in others and how to lend support to family members, friends and coworkers during and following the COVID-19 outbreak. The link to sign up is here: https://www.redcross.org/…/mental-heal…/a6R3o0000014ZIg.html.
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COVID-19 Guidance Methadone ClinicsPDF103.03 KB14 Apr, 2021 Download
SAMHSA PPE Letter for Treatment ProvidersPDF540.67 KB14 Apr, 2021 Download
COVID-19 Guidance CSMPPDF132.10 KB14 Apr, 2021 Download
Guidance SUD TelephonicPDF256.61 KB14 Apr, 2021 Download
Guidance - Continued Stay SuspensionPDF93.11 KB14 Apr, 2021 Download
Community Mental Health Centers - Verbal ConsentPDF254.23 KB14 Apr, 2021 Download
SUD Providers - Verbal ConsentPDF252.32 KB14 Apr, 2021 Download
Kansas CoalitionsPDF96.59 KB14 Apr, 2021 Download
Kansas Consumer Run OrganizationsPDF61.45 KB14 Apr, 2021 Download

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services / Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Resources from CDC on COVID-19 related to individuals with disabilities:
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CMS Guidance for Infection Control and Prevention of COVID-19 in Nursing HomesPDF151.93 KB14 Apr, 2021 Download
CDC - DIY Cloth Face Covering InstructionsPDF740.44 KB14 Apr, 2021 Download
CMS COVID-19 Long-Term Care Facility GuidancePDF95.25 KB14 Apr, 2021 Download

Community Service Providers

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Press Release - Centene to Expand Access, Reduce Cost of Care for Most Vulnerable PopulationsPDF313.13 KB14 Apr, 2021 Download
GRAIL COVID-19 for Persons who Self-DirectPDF181.33 KB14 Apr, 2021 Download
Plain Language Information on Coronavirus for People with DisabilitiesPDF648.83 KB14 Apr, 2021 Download
Guidance for Community Service Providers Performing Essential FunctionsPDF1.69 MB14 Apr, 2021 Download