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What Would a Government Shutdown Mean for LeadingAge Minnesota Members?
On January 17, 2018 by Jodi Boyne
Congress has until Friday, Jan. 19 to find agreement on an appropriations bill. If they fail to meet that deadline or fail to pass a continuing resolution to keep the government open, a partially government shut down will begin at midnight on Jan. 20. What does a government shutdown mean for LeadingAge Minnesota members and the people they serve?
Department of Labor Fines Increase for 2018
On January 17, 2018 by Kari Thurlow
Employers that violate laws enforced by the Labor Department’s Wage and Hour Division could face slightly higher civil penalties in 2018.
Paying a Ransom in Bitcoin? Yes, It Can Happen to You
On January 17, 2018 by Jodi Boyne
A few weeks ago in Advantage, we featured new Cybersecurity resources from LeadingAge with a cautionary note that providers of long term services and supports were especially vulnerable to ransomware. We have since learned of a ransomware attack that hit close to home right here in Minnesota, locking up files for nearly a week and forcing the provider to pay a fee – in bitcoin -- or risk losing their data with no way to replace or restore it. Are you prepared for a potential attack?
OnTrack Nursing Assistant Training Available Now!
On January 16, 2018 by Jenna Kellerman
Sign up today! LeadingAge Minnesota Foundation’s OnTrack Nursing Assistant Training program is now available. Contact the OnTrack team at 651.425.1110.
Tired of the Roadblocks and Detours? Take the First Step to Continuous Quality Improvement
On January 16, 2018 by Julie Apold
We are getting ready to kick-off the next round of our Performance Excellence in Aging Services program. If you’re tired of the roadblocks and detours that prevent you from achieving positive outcomes, satisfied customers and an engaged workforce, join us on the path to continuous quality improvement. Sign up today and plan to attend our March 15 kick off meeting.
Influenza Rates Spike with 55 Reported Long Term Care Outbreaks
On January 16, 2018 by Elizabeth Sether, RN, MHA, LNHA
Flu activity season is in full swing. According to the Minnesota Department of Health, influenza activity has moved from low rates to widespread. Hospitalization rates for 2017 – 2018 indicate that the 65+ age group has almost tripled all other flu cases for those who have been hospitalized. There have been 55 reported influenza-like illness outbreaks in long term care.