Letter to the Editor - Oct 2022
October 10, 2022
Dear Editor: October is National Long-Term Care Residents’ Rights Month, a time to acknowledge the contributions and sacrifices many nursing home residents have made to their communities and to call attention to their rights in the facilities where they live. “Inspiring Unity within Our Community” is the theme for Residents' Rights Month 2022—to emphasize the […]
Missouri House of Representatives 2023
December 28, 2021
HB 46 Haley, WillardCaps rate increases for long-term care insurance policies. This bill is similar to SB 912 (2022) and SB 288 (2021).Last action: 03/01/2023 - Referred to Insurance Policy Committee; Public Hearing completed. HB 48 Terry, MarleneModifies provisions relating to guardianship and conservatorship. This bill is similar to provisions in HB 2488 (2022).Last action: […]
Missouri Senate 2023
December 28, 2021
SB 79 Schroer, NickModifies the scope of practice for advance practice registered nurses (APRNs). MCQC supports the removal of any barrier for APRNs that limits their ability to provide care to nursing home residents. This act is substantially similar to provisions in HB 1578 (2022) and HB 693 (2019).Last action: 03/06/2023 - On Formal Calendar […]
MCQC Launches New Website
November 16, 2021
After years of success, MCQC has launched a new website and digital presence to help them reach a greater number of people.
Matt Scheperle - 2020 Jordon-Krambeck Award Recipient
October 29, 2021
Matt Scheperle is the recipient of the 2020 Jordon-Krambeck Award. Matt has been the IT expert forMCQC for several years, and he designed and has maintained the present MCQC website. Thewebsite has had thousands of visitors over the past several years, and it has provided helpfulinformation for those seeking assistance in finding a nursing home or long-term […]
Dave Damico - 2016 Jordon-Krambeck Award
October 1, 2021
Dave Damico is the recipient of the 2016 Hank and Phyllis Krambeck Award. Dave is the current President of The Missouri Coalition for Quality Care (MCQC), and has served on the MCQC board in numerous capacities. Dave is currently retired after serving successfully in various public agencies, both in entry-level positions as well as management. […]
MCQC NEWS 4th Quarter 2020
September 27, 2021
VOTING: If you are over 65 and live in Missouri, you can vote absentee ballot. You do not need to have anything notarized. You can request an absentee ballot from your local election authority or you can vote in person at the office of the local election authority. Go to vote.org for more information on voting. The […]
Leslie Jordon & Northwest Area Agency - 2013 Jordon-Krambeck Award
September 27, 2021
This year, the 2013 award, known as the Krambeck Award, was awarded to both a Missouri Individual and a Missouri organization. The individual honored for 2013 is Leslie Jordon, an MCQC founding member who passed away in December 2012 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. On Saturday October 26, 2013, the Missouri Coalition […]
Jo Anne Morrow - 2010 Jordon-Krambeck Award
September 27, 2021
MCQC is happy to announce that the 2010 Krambeck Award has been awarded to Jo Anne Morrow. Ms. Morrow has served many years working for the elderly and handicapped of Missouri. She serves as an attorney for the Missouri Department of Social Services working on eldercare issues. She was responsible for initiating legal action against […]
Dr. Susie awarded the 2009 Jordon-Krambeck Award
September 27, 2021
The 2009 Krambeck Award was presented to Dr. Lylia J. Poland, better known as Dr. Susie of Kirksville, MO. A banquet was held in her honor at the Thousand Hills Restaurant in Kirksville on Saturday April 24, 2010. It was standing room only as many of her friends and patients were there to honor her. […]
Missouri Senate 2021
April 27, 2021
SB 41 Burlison, Eric Provides for licensing of advance practice registered nurses (APRNs) through the Missouri Board of Nursing. MCQC supports the removal of any barrier for APRNs that limits their ability to provide care to nursing home residents. This act is substantially similar to SB 714 (2020). Last Action: 01/14/2021 - Second Read and Referred […]
Missouri House of Representatives 2021
April 27, 2021
HB 84 Stephens, Mike Modifies provisions relating to advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) by removing unnecessary requirements like mileage barriers, chart reviews, ratios and a one-month preceptorship. MCQC supports the removal of any barrier for APRNs that limits their ability to provide care to nursing home residents. This bill is similar to provisions in HB […]
