Franklin County eyes 12 hour shifts for dispatchers
Franklin County officials propose 12 hour shifts to increase time off and boost peak coverage. New Emergency Communications director Nick Robbins cites over 60 thousand dollars in overtime last year and a potential 15 thousand dollar saving this year, with a dispatch manager to fill in during sick calls. Derek Brown calls the manager role a strong asset and urges policy input from the advisory board.
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KanCare leaves Kansas seniors behind say aging officials
Kansas Association of Area Agencies on Aging warns KanCare harms seniors especially 85 plus with hard to fill applications and lost cases. They call for reinstating local case managers to help navigate applications and assure access to home, community based and nursing facility services amid declines in home care and Medicaid enrollment.
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Kansas Department of Health and Environment
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