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Category: Featured News
Welcome to the Featured News category. The following news items include major developments in the aging services world, as well as important notifications and timely reminders.
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.
Technology Conference – Find Technology Solutions for Your Community
On April 18, 2024 by Sharon Hollister
Our new 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 communities.
Human Services Omnibus Finance Bills Advance this Week
On April 18, 2024 by Erin Huppert
This week, committees on Human Services Finance released their omnibus bills for 2024, with a mixed bag of results for aging services.
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.
Technology Conference – AI in Aging Services
On April 11, 2024 by Sharon Hollister
AI is revolutionizing informed decision-making in senior living. Arick Morton, CEO of NIC MAP Vision, will explore how AI has the potential to enhance decision-making processes, improve operational efficiencies, and drive innovative thinking.
MDH Announces Approved Moratorium Applications
On April 11, 2024 by Jeff Bostic
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) recently informed the nursing homes that submitted proposals for the current moratorium exceptions round of whether they were approved.
Minnesota Selected for Nursing Home Risk-Based Survey Pilot Participation
On April 11, 2024 by Mark Schulz
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) informed the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) that it has selected Minnesota to participate in their pilot for a risk-based survey (RBS) approach for nursing home standard recertification surveys.
Now Seeking Quarter 1 2024 Data for the LeadingAge Minnesota Data Portal
On April 4, 2024 by Julie Apold
Data submission for Quarter 1, 2024, is now open in the LeadingAge Minnesota Data Portal. Data submission for all LeadingAge Minnesota Data Portal applications is due by April 30.
Grant Opportunity: Phase 2 Connected Communities for Healthy Aging
On April 4, 2024 by Gina DiMaggio
The LeadingAge Minnesota Foundation (LAMF) is pleased to announce the launch of the Phase 2 Connected Communities for Healthy Aging grants.
Enhanced Barrier Precautions FAQ Resource
On April 4, 2024 by Kari Everson
LeadingAge Minnesota has developed an enhanced barrier precautions (EBP) resource document that includes the topmost questions from members.
A Year-Long Celebration of Aging Services: #ElevateAging
On March 28, 2024 by Dan Nelson
Launched in January, this is the fourth month of our #ElevateAging campaign. Don’t worry if you missed out so far; you can jump in anytime! Designed to reshape perceptions and inspire a positive narrative around aging services, this year-long initiative promises to bring together our community in a celebration of resilience, compassion, and dedication.
DHS Releases Application for Nursing Home Loan Program
On March 28, 2024 by Jeff Bostic
The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) has released the Minnesota Financially Distressed Nursing Facility Loan Program application, which completes its work on the nursing facility financial relief programs authorized by the 2023 Legislature. The loan program offers no-interest operating loans to assist nursing facilities in financial difficulty.
Proposed Changes to Assisted Living Laws Aim to Improve Affordability and Ease RN Shortage
On March 28, 2024 by Erin Huppert
This week in St. Paul, SF 1969, a bill supported by the LeadingAge Minnesota and its Long-Term Care Imperative partner, was heard in the Senate Human Services Committee. This marks progress in our efforts to improve the assisted living statutes to improve affordability and ease workforce burdens.
New! Data Portal Dashboard Plus More Enhancements to Improve Usability
On March 21, 2024 by Julie Apold
LeadingAge Minnesota continuously gathers feedback from data portal users on ways to improve the Data Portal’s effectiveness and has added several enhancements to the site.
LeadingAge Minnesota Members Advocate for Senior Care at Annual Day at the Capitol
On March 21, 2024 by Kayla Khang
Over 100 LeadingAge Minnesota members gathered yesterday for LeadingAge Minnesota’s Annual Day at the Capitol.
CMS Issues New Enhanced Barrier Precautions Guidance
On March 21, 2024 by Kari Everson
Yesterday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released QSO-20-08-NH, which outlines the required use of enhanced barrier precautions in nursing homes starting April 1, 2024.
NEW! Technology Conference on May 7
On March 14, 2024 by Sharon Hollister
LeadingAge Minnesota is thrilled to host a new Technology Conference on May 7 at the Heritage Center of Brooklyn Center. Join us for a day of innovation, collaboration, and exploration as we delve into the transformative power of technology in revolutionizing aging services with a focus on solutions to improve workforce and quality in our sector.