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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.
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.
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.
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.
Seeking Compassionate Volunteers for Alzheimer’s Support Group
On April 11, 2024 by Jessica Lacher
Are you looking for a way to give back to your community? The Alzheimer's Association MN-ND, an associate member of LeadingAge Minnesota, is seeking caring individuals to volunteer as facilitators for their virtual support group, "Moving Forward - Life After Dementia Caregiving (For Partners)."
Kraus-Anderson begins expansion of Trillium Woods
On April 11, 2024 by Libbie Chapuran
Kraus-Anderson has begun the $41.5 million expansion of Trillium Woods, an independent living retirement community located at 5855 Cheshire Parkway in Plymouth, Minn.
Spring District Meeting Registration Open – Labor and 2025 Policy Development
On April 11, 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.
Engaging High School Nursing Assistants in Long Term Care
On April 11, 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.
Three Sessions Left! Seats Available for No-Cost Mental Health First Aide Sessions
On April 11, 2024 by Anna Mowry
No-cost, virtual Mental Health First Aid sessions are being offered to LeadingAge Minnesota members this spring. To accommodate the schedules of the professionals in our settings, we are hosting two virtual Saturday sessions.
ACL and FEMA Webinar on Emergency Preparedness
On April 11, 2024 by Mark Schulz
The Administration on Community Living (ACL) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Office of Disability Integration and Coordination (ODIC) are partnering on a four-part webinar series to support people with disabilities – and the organizations that serve them – before, during, and after disasters.
HUD Proposes Criminal Background Screening Change for Affordable Housing Applicants.
On April 11, 2024 by Bobbie Guidry
On April 10, the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) will publish a proposed rule, “Reducing Barriers to HUD-Assisted Housing.”
Deadline May 6: Grant to Support New Americans in Long-Term Care
On April 11, 2024 by Anna Mowry
A new grant opportunity to Support New Americans in the Long-Term Care Workforce has been released by the Department of Human Services (DHS). It is open for applications until May 6.
Workplace Safety Grants for Health Care Settings Now Open
On April 11, 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.
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.