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On-Demand Webinars - Learn from Anywhere
On July 25, 2024 by Sharon Hollister
LeadingAge Minnesota has a selection of on-demand webinars approved for clock hours. Nine new webinars from the 2024 Virtual Institute have been added on various topics.
Annual Meeting & Leadership Forum – Early Bird Deadline is Aug. 16
On July 25, 2024 by Sharon Hollister
Registration is open for the 2024 Annual Meeting & Leadership Forum at Grand View Lodge in Nisswa, Sept. 17-20. Register before Aug. 16 for early bird rates.
Assisted Living Conference – Earn up to 10 CEUs
On July 25, 2024 by Sharon Hollister
Earn up to ten clock hours for license renewal at LeadingAge Minnesota’s Assisted Living Conference on Aug. 14-15 in Brooklyn Center.
Episcopal Homes of Minnesota Participates in Long-Term Care Facility Summit at the White House
On July 25, 2024 by LeadingAge Minnesota
Episcopal Homes of Minnesota was recently selected to attend the Long-Term Care Leadership Summit 3.0 at the White House.
Applications Now Open for 2024 DON of the Year
On July 25, 2024 by LeadingAge Minnesota
MN-DONA is now accepting nominations for 2024 DON of the Year, which will be presented at their Fall Conference on October 9-11 at Breezy Point Resort. The nomination deadline is Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024.
HUD to Host LeadingAge-Requested Budget Training for Section 202 PRACs
On July 25, 2024 by Bobbie Guidry
On Aug. 13 at 1p.m. CDT, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) will host a training on the annual budget increase process for Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly.
Now Posted - Moratorium Exceptions Process Application
On July 25, 2024 by Jeff Bostic
The application materials for another round of the nursing facility moratorium exceptions process were recently posted on the MDH web site.
DHS Delivering Second Round of Aug. 1 Payments
On July 25, 2024 by Jeff Bostic
Based on action by the 2023 Legislature, DHS is about to distribute the second round of lump sum payments to nursing homes. Those payments will be processed on July 30 and will complete the payments under this program.
Disability Services Division of DHS to publish list of active customized living settings providing BI or CADI waiver services
On July 25, 2024 by Bobbie Guidry
If you are an Assisted Living facility serving Brain Injury (BI) and Community Access for Disability Inclusion (CADI) funded residents, check your MN-ITS mailbox for a survey from DHS.
Assisted Living Facilities Required to Make Available Survey Plans of Correction
On July 25, 2024 by Bobbie Guidry
Effective Aug. 1, 2024, Assisted Living Facilities are required to make available a copy of the facility’s most recent plan of correction documenting the actions taken by the facility to comply with the correction orders.
Apply for CMP Communicative Technology Grant Funding
On July 25, 2024 by Julie Apold
Grants are still available through the State Civil Monetary Penalties (CMP) Initiative to purchase technology devices. Eligible devices must enable communication between facility residents and their loved ones and/or healthcare providers.
LeadingAge Minnesota’s Executive Leadership Masterclass for Aging Services Professionals – 2025 Program Open for Applications
On July 25, 2024 by Barbara Landeen
Applications are open for the second year of the Executive Leadership Masterclass for Aging Services Professionals.
2024 Annual Meeting & Leadership Forum
On July 25, 2024 by Ben Hansen
Our 2024 Annual Meeting & Leadership Forum is fast-approaching. We will gather September 17-20 at Grand View Lodge in Nisswa.
Comment Letter Thank You and Action Alert for Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board
On July 25, 2024 by Mark Schulz
Yesterday afternoon (Wednesday, Jul. 24) marked the closing of the public comment period on the first Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board proposed rule about minimum wages.
CMS Panel Recommends New Measures for Post-Acute and Hospice Providers
On July 18, 2024 by Mark Schulz
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the Technical Expert Panel (TEP) report on the development of additional cross-setting measures for the post-acute care (PAC) (including home health and skilled nursing) and Hospice quality reporting programs (QRP), and filling measurement gaps with CMS’ Universal Foundation measures on July 8. This report summarizes input provided by a TEP on December 15, 2023.
Now Added - New On-Demand Webinars
On July 18, 2024 by Sharon Hollister
LeadingAge Minnesota has a selection of on-demand webinars approved for clock hours. Nine new webinars from the 2024 Virtual Institute have been added on various topics. Get the training you need without having to leave your setting.
Register Today for LeadingAge Minnesota’s Annual Meeting & Leadership Forum
On July 18, 2024 by Sharon Hollister
Registration is open for the 2024 Annual Meeting & Leadership Forum at Grand View Lodge in Nisswa, Sept. 17-20.
Assisted Living Conference – Hotel Deadline is July 30
On July 18, 2024 by Sharon Hollister
Earn up to ten clock hours for license renewal at LeadingAge Minnesota’s Assisted Living Conference on Aug. 14-15 in Brooklyn Center.
Knute Nelson | Walker Methodist Selected by Centers For Medicare & Medicaid Services to Test Medicare Dementia Care Model
On July 18, 2024 by LeadingAge Minnesota
Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience (GUIDE) Model Aims to Increase Care Coordination, Support for Caregivers
JULY 18, 2024 – MINNESOTA – Knute Nelson | Walker Methodist announced it has been selected by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to participate in a new Medicare alternative payment model designed to support people living with dementia and their caregivers.
Fairview and Ebenezer’s Partnership Provides Coordinated and Personalized Care
On July 18, 2024 by Kayla Khang
Editor’s Note: Due to an error in the original, we are re-running this article from last week’s Advantage newsletter.
2025 Membership Renewal Process Underway
On July 18, 2024 by Jessica Lacher
We are incredibly grateful for your engagement with LeadingAge Minnesota, and we sincerely hope that you have found value in the education, resources, networking opportunities, and support that our organization is known for.
Data Portal: New Assisted Living Service Measures Provide Occupancy Data Across Levels of Service
On July 18, 2024 by Julie Apold
Updated LeadingAge Minnesota Data Portal benchmark reports are available for assisted living quality and service measures.
LTC Options Counseling Verification Code Requirement Ends
On July 18, 2024 by Bobbie Guidry
For many years, prospective assisted living residents have been required to either receive long-term care options counseling or prove that they declined counseling prior to entering assisted living.
Nominations Open for LeadingAge Minnesota Board of Directors Position
On July 18, 2024 by LeadingAge Minnesota
The LeadingAge Minnesota Nominating Committee is seeking nominations for the 2025 Board of Directors and Lifetime Honorary Membership.
LALD License Renewal Starts Soon - 30 Continuing Education Credits Required
On July 18, 2024 by Bobbie Guidry
This week the Board of Executives for Long-term Services and Supports (BELTSS) issued a notice to licensees that license renewal begins Sept. 1 and will conclude Oct. 31, 2024. To renew, the licensee must have earned 30 Continuing Education Credits between Sept.1, 2022 and Aug. 31, 2024, if originally licensed on or before Oct. 2022.
Less than One Week Left to Comment on Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board Minimum Wage Rule
On July 18, 2024 by Jeff Bostic
The first Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board rule is currently open for public comments until July 24. The proposed rule would require minimum wages of $22.50 for CNAs, $23.50 for TMAs, $27 for LPNs and $19 for all other nursing home employees effective Jan. 1, 2026.
Minnesota Night is Slated for Oct. 28 in Nashville
On July 11, 2024 by Jenny Prosser
The LeadingAge Annual Meeting will be held in Nashville from Oct. 27-30. Registration for this event will open on Monday, July 15.
2024 Foundation Golf Tournament – Golfer Registration Deadline is July 19
On July 11, 2024 by Jenny Prosser
Join us for a day of golf and fun in the sun to fund the LeadingAge Minnesota Foundation’s scholarship program. The 2024 Golf Tournament will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 6 at Prestwick Golf Club in Woodbury.
Assisted Living Conference – July 12 Last Day for Early Pricing
On July 11, 2024 by Sharon Hollister
Friday, July 12, is the early bird registration deadline for LeadingAge Minnesota’s Assisted Living Conference on Aug. 14-15 in Brooklyn Center.
2024 Annual Meeting & Leadership Forum – Registration Open
On July 11, 2024 by Sharon Hollister
Registration is open for the 2024 Annual Meeting & Leadership Forum at Grand View Lodge in Nisswa Sept. 17-20.