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Calling All Safe Care Champions
On May 19, 2022 by Julie Apold
Get involved or reengage in Safe Care by designating your Safe Care Champion.
Safe Care begins with you and your communities—every day in all that you do. Next week we will be launching the activities and resources to help you hold a Safe Care Living the Pledge – Every Day Event in June or July.
Act Now! Advocacy Essential to Ensure Access to Care for Minnesota’s Seniors
On May 19, 2022 by Libbie Chapuran
It’s crunch time on the advocacy front! At the state level, we are in the final days of the legislative session and funding for aging services in still in play. Without our encouragement, funding could easily be left out of a final budget agreement.
MDH Provides Further Clarification and Pathways for Staff Working Under Nurse Aide Waiver
On May 19, 2022 by Anna Mowry
On June 6, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) will terminate the COVID-19 waiver that has allowed basic care aides and caregivers to serve seniors without being on the Nursing Assistant Registry.
State News
Openings for Nursing Assistant Testing
On May 19, 2022 by Anna Mowry
Minnesota State and the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) are communicating updates to LeadingAge Minnesota regarding nursing assistant test sites as test sites around the state continue to open and increase their capacity.
DHS seeking to provide Capacity Grants for Rural and Underserved Communities
On May 19, 2022 by Bobbie Guidry
Through its Grants, Equity, Access, and Research Division, the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) is seeking Home and Community-Based Service (HCBS) providers or organizations interested in becoming HCBS providers to support older adults and people with disabilities. This grant aims to increase the number and ability of HCBS service providers in rural and underserved communities. Information is due by June 13.
MDH Seeks Volunteers to Create a Nurse Aide Practice Test Exam
On May 12, 2022 by Anna Mowry
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) seeks volunteers to participate in a Test Advisory Panel (TAP) to develop a practice Nurse Aide test exam with questions reflective of Minnesota's nurse aide training program curriculum.
Federal News
Nursing Homes Action Alert: Write to CMS to Oppose Proposed Payment Cuts
On May 19, 2022 by Jonathan Lips
We encourage care centers to participate in a letter-writing campaign targeted at payment cuts proposed by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Free Paid Feeding Assistant Curriculum - Only Available for One More Month!
On May 12, 2022 by Anna Mowry
The expedited Paid Feeding Assistant training allowed byCenters for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) throughout the pandemic will end in June.
Training Opportunities for NHSN Reporting Changes
On May 12, 2022 by Jonathan Lips
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will offer training opportunities this month to describe changes coming to the COVID-19 Long-Term Care Facility module and vaccination reporting module in NHSN, to streamline and simplify reporting.
Notable News
Older Adult Mental Health Video Training Series Available
On May 19, 2022 by Bobbie Guidry
Mental and behavioral health are increasing challenges for many residents of our settings. Tools to equip staff to serve individuals with these challenges and be knowledgeable in de-escalation techniques are valuable. You can better understand older adult mental illness and learn new skills with this free, three-episode video training series funded by a grant from the Stratis Health Building Healthier Communities Program.
National Nurses Month Week 3: Professional Development
On May 19, 2022 by Anna Mowry
May is National Nurses Month! Every year, the American Nurses Association (ANA) celebrates National Nurses Month to promote, support, and honor the varying roles of nurses and the positive impacts they make in our communities every day.
Begin Planning Your 2022 Safe Care Pledge Event
On May 12, 2022 by Julie Apold
Safe Care begins with you and your communities every day in all that you do. Begin planning to hold a Safe Care "Living the Pledge Every Day" Event in June or July to celebrate and renew your commitment to respect, dignity, safety, and quality of life for those we serve.
Member News
New Business Partner: Introducing Renovation Systems
On May 19, 2022 by Jenny Prosser
LeadingAge Minnesota is proud to introduce a new business partner member – Renovations Systems. To help you get to know them, we asked them to share information about what they do and who they serve. Here’s more from Renovation Systems:
Knute Nelson Launches Next-Generation Technology for Residents and Staff
On May 12, 2022 by Libbie Chapuran
On May 4, Knute Nelson, a LeadingAge Minnesota member, announced a partnership with K4Connect, a mission-driven health-tech company integrating technology to serve and empower older adults and individuals living with disabilities.
New Business Partner: Introducing Key Rehab
On May 12, 2022 by Jenny Prosser
LeadingAge Minnesota is proud to introduce a new business partner member - Key Rehabilitation Inc. (Key Rehab). To help you get to know Key Rehab, we asked them to share information about what they do and who they serve. Here’s more from Key Rehab:
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