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Senators Seek Bold Housing Funding

On May 16, 2024 by LeadingAge

On May 10, Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) led a letter to Senate Appropriations HUD Subcommittee Chair Brian Schatz (D-HI) and Ranking Member Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS) urging strong funding in fiscal year 2025 for affordable housing programs serving older adults and persons with disabilities.

Nurse Aide Training Programs — Transition your curriculum to OnTrack and Always Stay Up to Date

On May 16, 2024 by Anna Mowry

The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) announced that nurse aide training programs using the “Minnesota State Long-Term Care Nursing Assistant and Home Health Aide Curriculum” must transition to a new curriculum by June 30.

Providers with Housing Support Agreements Required to Have Narcan Available

On May 16, 2024 by Bobbie Guidry

A change made last legislative session requires providers participating in the Housing Support Program to have and train staff on the use of Narcan.

DLI Publishes Notice of Intent to Adopt Adult Changing Stations Rule

On May 16, 2024 by Mark Schulz

On May 13, the Minnesota Department Labor and Industry Construction Codes and Licensing Division (DLI) issued a Notice of Intent to Adopt Rules Without a Public Hearing to require adult changing stations as part of the Minnesota State Building Code.

Last Push to Advocate on Behalf of Seniors and Caregivers

On May 16, 2024 by LeadingAge

This year’s legislative session is quickly coming to an end, with a constitutional deadline on Monday, May 20th.

US House Resolution Introduced to Overturn Final Staffing Rule

On May 16, 2024 by LeadingAge

Representatives Michelle Fischbach (R-MN) and Greg Pence (R-IN) introduced a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution of disapproval to overturn the final minimum staffing rule. The resolution was introduced May 10, the same day the final rule was published in the Federal Register.

Members Gather for Inaugural Technology Conference Hosted by LeadingAge Minnesota

On May 9, 2024 by Jessica Lacher

Earlier this week, LeadingAge Minnesota welcomed attendees to our first ever Technology Conference. Members had the opportunity to explore the latest advancements in reshaping the landscape of aging services and connect 1:1 with vendors who offer solutions to support resident safety, quality care, culinary technologies and much more.

Introducing: Caring Careers Start Here

On May 9, 2024 by Anna Mowry

We are excited to introduce CaringCareersStartHere.com, a resource dedicated to helping Minnesotans explore careers in aging services.

Minimum Staffing Rule PowerPoint Presentation for Board of Directors

On May 9, 2024 by Mark Schulz

A new resource is available to LeadingAge Minnesota members for use with their Board of Directors describing the staffing mandate from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and includes strategic questions for their discussion.

Over 75% of DLI Ergonomic Safety Grants Are Nursing Home Awardees

On May 9, 2024 by Mark Schulz

The Department of Labor and Industry (DLI) has been accepting grant request applications for its workplace Safety Grant Program since last summer.  To date, 24 of 31 awarded grants have been provided to nursing home applicants.

MN House debates Human Services Finance Bill

On May 9, 2024 by Erin Huppert

Legislative Action

On Monday evening, the House debated the Human Services Finance Omnibus Bill, HF5280.  The House position includes Long-Term Care Imperative priorities to allow LPNs in assisted living settings to work to the top of their scope and codifies implementation steps for Program for All Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE).

New Rules Advanced by the Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board

On May 9, 2024 by Jeff Bostic

The Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board today adopted two proposed rules. One requires that starting in calendar year 2025 nursing homes to have 11 holidays where time and a half is paid. Seven of those must be official state holidays, and the other four can be other days if agreed to by a majority of employees.

Member only discount when posting on AgingServicesJobs.org

On May 2, 2024 by Anna Mowry

Post your open positions with a member-only discount on AgingServicesJobs.org – the premier job board for aging services employers to post their critical to fill positions and get connected with qualified applicants.

Shirley Barnes Leaves a Legacy of Leadership and Transformation at Crest View

On May 2, 2024 by Libbie Chapuran

Shirley Barnes is retiring after a distinguished 44-year career in senior care, marking the end of an era at Crest View Senior Communities, where she spearheaded transformative projects and served as a beacon of leadership for 28 years of her career.

Three Weeks Left to Submit a Connected Communities Grant Application

On May 2, 2024 by Gina DiMaggio

The Connected Communities grant opportunity is available to LeadingAge Minnesota members outside the seven-county Twin Cities metro area.

Nurse Aide Training Programs — Is your curriculum up to date?

On May 2, 2024 by Anna Mowry

The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) announced that nurse aide training programs using the “Minnesota State Long-Term Care Nursing Assistant and Home Health Aide Curriculum” must transition to a new curriculum by June 30.

Minnesota’s Newest Job Seeker Resource: Caring Careers Start Here

On May 2, 2024 by Anna Mowry

Has your organization added your employer profile to CaringCareersStartHere.com, the newest resource to recruit Minnesota job seekers into senior care?

Impact Calculations Available for Federal Nursing Home Minimum Staffing Rule

On May 2, 2024 by Jeff Bostic

A new resource is available to LeadingAge Minnesota members that allows nursing home providers to calculate the financial impact of the staffing mandate from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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