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Understanding and Complying with the New FLSA Salary Test and Overtime Rules Webinar – Registration Open
On May 9, 2024 by Sharon Hollister
Effective July 1, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) final overtime rule raises the salary basis for overtime exemptions under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Last Week to Register - Improve Your Resident’s Quality of Life Through Sleep Webinar
On May 9, 2024 by Sharon Hollister
Join us Thursday, May 16, from Noon – 1 p.m. for Sleep Matters – Improve Your Resident’s Quality of Life Through Sleep. This webinar will explore the relationship between sleep and residents' well-being in long-term care settings.
Minimum Staffing Rule PowerPoint Presentation for Board of Directors
On May 9, 2024 by Mark Schulz
A new resource is available to LeadingAge Minnesota members for use with their Board of Directors describing the staffing mandate from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and includes strategic questions for their discussion.
Over 75% of DLI Ergonomic Safety Grants Are Nursing Home Awardees
On May 9, 2024 by Mark Schulz
The Department of Labor and Industry (DLI) has been accepting grant request applications for its workplace Safety Grant Program since last summer. To date, 24 of 31 awarded grants have been provided to nursing home applicants.
Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board Moving Forward on Minimum Wage Rule
On May 2, 2024 by Jeff Bostic
As expected, the Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board moved earlier this week to draft a proposed rule that establishes minimum wages and a minimum number of paid holidays for nursing home employees.
Upcoming Webinars – Earn CEUs in May and June
On May 2, 2024 by Sharon Hollister
CEUs are top of mind for you, and we’ve got opportunities for you in May and June.
Nurse Aide Training Programs — Is your curriculum up to date?
On May 2, 2024 by Anna Mowry
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) announced that nurse aide training programs using the “Minnesota State Long-Term Care Nursing Assistant and Home Health Aide Curriculum” must transition to a new curriculum by June 30.
Impact Calculations Available for Federal Nursing Home Minimum Staffing Rule
On May 2, 2024 by Jeff Bostic
A new resource is available to LeadingAge Minnesota members that allows nursing home providers to calculate the financial impact of the staffing mandate from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
Last Chance! One Session Left for No-Cost Mental Health Training
On April 25, 2024 by Anna Mowry
No-cost, virtual Mental Health First Aid sessions are being offered to LeadingAge Minnesota members this spring. Don’t wait—there is only free session left, so register yourself and your teams now.
DOL Publishes Overtime Final Rule – Effective July 1, 2024
On April 25, 2024 by Mark Schulz
On April 23, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Wage and Hour Division announced a final overtime rule which will take effect on July 1, 2024, with updates starting on January 1, 2025.
New CMS Rule on Nursing Home Staffing Ratios: Our Response and Next Steps
On April 25, 2024 by Kari Thurlow
On Monday, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) finalized a long-awaited rule to impose minimum staffing ratios on nursing homes nationwide.
Staffing Standards Update: Understanding CMS’ New Rule
On April 23, 2024 by Mark Schulz
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently finalized a rule to establish minimum staffing ratios in nursing settings, a decision that has stirred significant concern within our provider community.
Sleep Matters – Improve Your Resident’s Quality of Life Through Sleep Webinar – May 16
On April 18, 2024 by Sharon Hollister
Join us Thursday, May 16, from Noon – 1 p.m. for Sleep Matters – Improve Your Resident’s Quality of Life Through Sleep. This webinar will explore the relationship between sleep and residents' well-being in long-term care settings.
Only One Session Left for No-Cost Mental Health Trainings
On April 18, 2024 by Alecia Crumpler
No-cost, virtual Mental Health First Aid sessions are being offered to LeadingAge Minnesota members this spring. Don’t wait—there is only free session left, so register yourself and your teams now.
Webinar: Engaging High School Nursing Assistants in Long Term Care
On April 18, 2024 by Anna Mowry
Attend an upcoming webinar to learn how to connect with talented high school nursing assistants who are ready to enter the long-term care workforce.
New Grant Opportunity: Workplace Safety Grants
On April 18, 2024 by Anna Mowry
A new grant opportunity, Workplace Safety Grants for Health Care Entities, has been released by the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) and is open for applications until June 7.
Reminder: New and Improved Nurse Aide Registry
On April 18, 2024 by Bobbie Guidry
Earlier this year, the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) released a new and improved Nurse Aide Registry online system. This new system transitioned to a fully digital experience, which streamlines and improves updates and renewal processes for nurse aides.
HHS OIG Releases Two New Reports on Nursing Home Discharges
On April 18, 2024 by Mark Schulz
The Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of the Inspector General (OIG) released two reports on April 3 outlining concerns about nursing home facility-initiated discharges.
Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board Moving Toward Recommending Minimum Wage Rule
On April 18, 2024 by Jeff Bostic
The Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board is moving toward adopting a rule that establishes minimum wages for nursing home employees.
The Forces of Quality, Quantity, and Value for Resident Wellness – Registration Open
On April 11, 2024 by Alecia Crumpler
Join us Thursday, June 20, from Noon – 1 p.m. for The Forces of Quality, Quantity, and Value for Resident Wellness. Skilled nursing operators and providers have been preparing for anticipated changes in claim-based and coding-based measure updates.