The Long-Term Care Division professional staff, which consists of two registered nurses, a registered licensed dietitian and an environmental specialist, serve as consultants to consumers, adult care home providers, health care facility surveyors and other stakeholders in the long-term health care industry. Consultation is provided through individual technical support and participation in workshops. Division staff are also responsible for the development of state adult care home regulation and conducting physical environment inspections of adult care homes following construction projects.

Helpful Links

• Adult Care Home Occupancy and Staffing Data
• Sunflower Connections Newsletter
• Provider Information
• MDS Training

Consultant Team

The Kansas Department on Aging (KDOA) Licensure, Certification, and Evaluation Commission has a team of consultants who are available to provide information to consumers, providers, and the public on topics relating to long term care and adult care homes. The topics include state and federal regulations, provision of care, resident rights, the resident assessment instrument, dietary, remodeling and construction.

Vera VanBruggen, RN BA CDONA, Division Director, State RAI (MDS) Coordinator
785-296-1246
vera.vanbruggen@aging.ks.gov

Sue Schuster, MSW, LMSW
785-291-3090
sue.schuster@aging.ks.gov

Sandra Dickison, MS LD/RD
785-296-1245
sandra.dickison@aging.ks.gov

Al Gutierrez, MPA, MUP Environmental Specialist
785-296-1247
al.gutierrez@aging.ks.gov

Contact Information

503 S. Kansas Avenue
Topeka, KS 66603-3404
1-800-432-3535
8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday