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MN-DONA Spring Connection Registration Still Open
On April 25, 2024 by Libbie Chapuran
Are you still interested in attending the 2024 MN-DONA Spring Connection? The event is happening on May 8-9 at the Holiday Inn & Suites in Duluth, and is set to be attended by around 120 skilled nursing and assisted living nurse leaders from all over Minnesota.
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.
Virtual Institute On-Demand Content - April 30 Last Day to Access
On April 25, 2024 by Sharon Hollister
On-demand content from this year’s Virtual Institute is available online for registered participants to view and earn CEUs through April 30.
Technology Conference – Register by Friday for BOGO Offer
On April 25, 2024 by Sharon Hollister
The Technology Conference on May 7 in Brooklyn Center brings over 30+ technology solutions together in a single day, streamlining the process of identifying and evaluating potential solutions for your community. Register by Friday, April 26 and bring a colleague along for free.
2024 Leadership Academy Class Announced
On April 25, 2024 by Barbara Landeen
We are pleased to announce the 2024 Leadership Academy class of fellows has been set. The cohort of 52 leaders begins their experience next week with a two-day session on Authentic Leadership.
Just Announced: Spring District Meetings to Include CMS Staffing Mandate for Care Centers
On April 25, 2024 by Barbara Landeen
Given this week’s release of the CMS Minimum Staffing Requirements for care centers, the spring District Meeting agenda will include an update and discussion on this timely and important topic.
Benedictine Appoints Jill Hackenmueller to SVP of People Development Role
On April 25, 2024 by Libbie Chapuran
Jill Hackenmueller has been appointed as senior vice president, people development at Benedictine, a LeadingAge Minnesota member and leading faith-based provider of senior care and senior living services in the Midwest.
St. Francis Health Services Welcomes Mark Rentz, VP of Fund Development and Marketing
On April 25, 2024 by Libbie Chapuran
St. Francis Health Services, a valued LeadingAge Minnesota member, is pleased to announce that Mark Rentz is joining their team as the Vice President of Fund Development and Marketing.
Glencoe Regional Health Meets with U.S. Representative Michelle Fischbach
On April 25, 2024 by Dan Nelson
On Wednesday, April 24, LeadingAge Minnesota member Glencoe Regional Health met with their Congressional Representative, Michelle Fischbach along with other local leaders and LeadingAge Minnesota staff.
Workforce Technology Playbook – Bidets
On April 25, 2024 by Julie Apold
The Bidet Playbook is the seventh in a series of workforce technology solution playbooks designed to assist you in identifying technology solutions to help address the workforce crisis.
Connected Communities Grant Webinar
On April 25, 2024 by Gina DiMaggio
Do you ever wish you could build a better system to support the range of health and wellbeing needs of adults as they age? If you do, and if you missed our Connected Communities grant webinar last week, you can now watch it here.
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.
CMS National Stakeholder Call Apr. 30
On April 25, 2024 by Mark Schulz
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, and her leadership team, will provide a more in-depth look at their recent policy announcements and how one can partner with CMS to help implement our Strategic Plan and key initiatives during their second national stakeholder call on Apr. 30.
Grant Opportunity - Dental Access in Greater Minnesota
On April 25, 2024 by Gina DiMaggio
The UCare Foundation is accepting LOI’s until 1pm on May 13 to expand dental access in greater Minnesota.
Get Ready: Caring Careers Start Here is Coming Soon
On April 25, 2024 by Anna Mowry
LeadingAge Minnesota and our Imperative partner will soon launch a new resource aimed at promoting careers in aging services to job seekers in Minnesota. Organizations are invited to register and update their profile on this new site.
Long-Time Member Survives Harrowing Accident Thanks to Acts of Good Samaritans
On April 25, 2024 by Libbie Chapuran
Sam Orbovich, an attorney with Fredrickson & Byron, and a long-time Business Partner of LeadingAge Minnesota, survived a traumatic accident thanks to the acts of several heroic individuals.
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.
Charting the Path for Labor and Policy in 2025 – Secure Your Spot Today!
On April 18, 2024 by Barbara Landeen
Register now for your spring District Meeting. These time-honored gatherings serve to connect you with your regional colleagues, hear important updates, and discuss broad issues and how they impact you locally.
LeadingAge Minnesota Member Residents Testify Before Legislative Task Force on Aging
On April 18, 2024 by Kayla Khang
The Legislative Task Force on Aging met for its ninth meeting this past Friday at the Capitol. The Intergenerational Public Health Interest Group – A Collaboration Between the University of Minnesota Aging Studies Interdisciplinary Group and The Pillars of Prospect Park testified before the task force.
Free Training Opportunity: LGBTQ+ Sensitive Care in Long-Term Care Study
On April 18, 2024 by Julie Apold
The University of Minnesota is offering opportunities to participate in a free training about LGBTQ+ sensitive care. All those who participate will be compensated for their time.
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.
Over Two Years of Workforce Benchmarking Data Available in Data Portal
On April 18, 2024 by Julie Apold
The workforce application within the LeadingAge Minnesota Data Portal has over two years of member-submitted data on employee turnover, retention, and vacancy metrics.
LeadingAge Urges Bold Changes in Senate LTC Workforce Hearing Comments
On April 18, 2024 by LeadingAge
As US Senate leaders focused on long-term care workforce issues at an April 16 Special Committee on Aging hearing, LeadingAge seized the opportunity to provide policymakers with numerous recommendations to address the major shortcomings of our country’s current patchwork approach to funding and regulating the care and support older adults and families need to age with dignity.
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.
Minnesota Department of Human Services Posts Updated Quality Reports
On April 18, 2024 by Julie Apold
The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) has posted updated quality reports on the DHS Provider Portal.
Assisted Living Staffing Plans and Lift Assistance Considerations
On April 18, 2024 by Bobbie Guidry
The minimum requirements for Assisted Living facilities requires development and implementation of a staffing plan.