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LeadingAge Minnesota has combined the best of two popular and enduring certificate programs into one program that meets the current demands and expectations of the key leaders working in Minnesota assisted living programs. This new educational offering is the merger of the previous Housing-with-Services Management and Home Care Nurse Managers certificate programs. 

Adult day providers received some good news last week when Minnesota House Republicans released budget targets that included funding to prevent a cut in Disability Waiver rates. 

Rising rents and apartment shortages are problems around the state, particularly for low-income individuals. The St. Louis Park City Council recently passed a new renter protection ordinance, believed to be the first of its kind in Minnesota, that could impact housing with services members who provide affordable housing to older adults. 

The debate on immigration can send a chilling effect across our field, as immigrants and refugees are an essential part of our workforce – today and in the future. 

Nursing facility staffing measures posted on Nursing Home Compare and facility staffing ratings calculated for the Five Star Quality Rating System will reflect Payroll Based Journal (PBJ) data beginning this month, along with a new risk adjustment methodology, according to a Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) memorandum released April 6. 

The National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) posted an analysis of data collected as part of the National Study for Long-Term Care Providers. The study is conducted every two years to monitor the trend in supply, provision and use of the major, regulated long-term services and supports.  

Effective strategic planning defines where an organization is going, the actions needed to make progress and how it will know if it is successful. Join us on May 17 for a hands-on session to learn and apply strategies designed to improve your organization’s approach to strategic planning. 

Employer applications are being accepted through Friday, April 13 for the 2018 Summer Health Care Internship Program. Skilled nursing, home care providers and adult day centers are encouraged to participate.  

Time is almost out to attend the annual Workforce Solutions Conference on April 19 and the co-located Essential Skills for New Supervisors workshop.

Are you ready to experience what everyone is raving about? Login at 11am TODAY to see a live demo of the new OnTrack Nursing Assistant Training! Sign up for the demo webinar here!

The Minnesota Board on Aging has released its competitive dementia grants request for proposal (RFP) seeking qualified grantees to provide services, education, and/or resources for persons with dementia and their caregivers. The deadline is May 11. 

The Minnesota Department of Human Services posted new data regarding Quality of Life and Hospitalizations/Community Discharge to the Nursing Facility Provider Portal. 

Senior living providers may be making a mistake if they are emphasizing health care over hospitality and a person-centered focus, according to the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care (NIC). 

In the wake of recent mass shootings, LeadingAge has received many inquiries from members regarding senior living communities' authority to institute weapons policies on their campuses. 

Documentation, also known as charting, is vitally important to care and service delivery. It can also be stressful and confusing for staff who might not know what, how or when to write down critical information. 

The April 18 webinar Charting Success: Effective and Legal Documentation provides essential knowledge of documentation best practices in aging services settings. It webinar will help build staff’s confidence and skills to observe and document appropriately to best serve the customer and reduce legal exposure.

Find complete details and register here.

Despite wage increases and increased health insurance enrollment, direct care employee vacancies in care centers remain high as compared to a few years ago. 

Back by member request, the Sales & Marketing in Senior Housing Certificate Program is May 1, June 5 and July 10. Learn the essentials of marketing and selling your senior community, including focused training on the relationship-based sales process and leveraging the power of social media and digital marketing. 

Sign up today for the final Onboarding Toolkit Webinar on May 9 at 10 a.m. This webinar is open to anyone who has already implemented the toolkit as well as anyone interested in learning more about the resource.   

LeadingAge is currently conducting its annual Nursing Home Salary & Benefits survey. The deadline to submit data is May 7. 

This is the last chance to register for this year’s Nursing Leadership Symposium. Offered only once a year, this is the most thorough and comprehensive training for new directors of nursing and nursing leaders in long-term care. 

LeadingAge Minnesota’s Day at the Capitol was held on Wednesday, March 28 and brought nearly 150 providers from around the state for a day of powerful advocacy for seniors and their caregivers. 

Don’t miss the popular Workforce Solutions Conference on April 19 and the co-located Essential Skills for New Supervisors workshop. Hear the latest research and best practices in recruiting, developing and retaining a talented workforce to serve your customers. 

The Minnesota Department of Health Office of Health Facility Complaints (OHFC) intends to replace its existing case management system and wants input from the public – including private sector technology vendors – about its decision. 

Legislation to fix a cut in the Disability Waiver Rate System (DWRS) rates is advancing this session, but needs support from adult day providers to keep the momentum going when the Minnesota Legislature returns from its spring break next week.  

Engage at Every Age, the theme of this year’s Older Americans Month in May, emphasizes the many ways older adults make a difference in our communities. You can now access a wide variety of ideas, materials and resources to promote and celebrate this month in your setting. 

Employer applications for the 2018 Summer Health Care Internship Program are due Friday, April 13. Skilled nursing, home care providers and adult day centers are encouraged to participate.  

Join us on April 11 for a web demo of LeadingAge Minnesota Foundation’s OnTrack Nursing Assistant Training! Sign up today.

An increase in hospital referrals to home health services and the growth of managed care and value-based models that emphasize length of stay management and clinical performance are driving down the demand for skilled nursing services. Are you prepared to address decreased occupancy? 

A lunch and learn on Friday, April 6 will help healthcare professionals learn about sustainable actions they can take to improve environmental and community health, and reduce costs. 

New online training will help food service staff be better prepared to serve an allergen safe meal and prevent a food allergic reaction.