News Archives
March 2018 Archives
Below is a list of all of the articles published in the selected month, ordered from most recent to least.
Affordable Housing Priorities: Oppose Rent Increases, Support Service-Enriched Senior Housing
On March 20, 2018 by Bobbie Guidry
The number of cost-burdened senior households is rapidly rising, often forcing seniors with low incomes to choose between housing costs, health care and food. In fact, people age 65 and older are the fastest growing homeless population in Minnesota.
Workforce Solutions Conference Early Bird Deadline is Friday, March 23
On March 20, 2018 by Heidi Simpson
This is the last week to get low early bird pricing for the April 19 Workforce Solutions Conference. After Friday, registration fees increase by $40 per person.
Governor’s Supplemental Budget Recommendations Includes Assisted Living Licensing Fee
On March 20, 2018 by Jeff Bostic
Governor Mark Dayton last week introduced his supplemental budget recommendations, based on the state’s most recent forecast which showed a surplus available. In the health and human services area, the Governor suggests additional spending building on previous appropriations that would focus on investments in processes for protecting older adults.
Care Centers Must Use Revised Advance Beneficiary Notice of Non-Coverage by May 2018
On March 14, 2018 by Jonathan Lips
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has developed a newly-revised Skilled Nursing Facility Advance Beneficiary Notice of Non-coverage (SNFABN) (CMS-10055), along with updated instructions for completion of the form. The revised SNFABN will be mandatory for use on May 7, 2018.
Governor Dayton Announces Proposal to Address Elder Abuse
On March 14, 2018 by Kari Thurlow
Governor Mark Dayton yesterday announced a broad set of reforms and investments that strengthen the regulation of senior care providers and enhance penalties for perpetrators of elder abuse. The proposal reflects the recommendations of the Governor’s Consumer Task Force on Elder Abuse convened by AARP late last year and a recent program evaluation of Office of Health Facility Complaints (OHFC) from Office of Legislative Auditor.
2018 Sales & Marketing Certificate Program Begins May 1 – Registration Open
On March 13, 2018 by Heidi Simpson
Last year’s return of the Sales & Marketing in Senior Living Certificate Program was sold out, and members raved about the new program. The program is back this year! Learn how to master the unique relationship-centered sales process in senior living, best practices for marketing your community and generating qualified leads, and how to best leverage social media to support your efforts.
Tools You Can Use: Updated Environmental Scan Posted at Knowledge Center
On March 13, 2018 by Jeff Bostic
LeadingAge Minnesota created a new tool to help members assess what they should be taking into consideration in their strategic planning process and share key trends that affect long term services and supports with their leadership teams, boards and other key stakeholders. You’ll want to download our new State of Long Term Services and Supports!
Cyber Security Defense, March 20 Webinar
On March 13, 2018 by Heidi Simpson
This is the last chance to register for next week’s webinar, The Best Cyber Security Defense is a Good Offense. Every organization, regardless of size or structure, is at risk of a cyber security hack and the fallout can be time consuming, expensive and crippling to your reputation.
Workforce Solutions Conference is April 19 - Early Registration Deadline Approaching
On March 13, 2018 by Heidi Simpson
What’s your #1 struggle in day-do-day operations? If you said, “workforce shortage”, then don’t miss the April 19 Workforce Solutions Conference. The fourth annual event is where aging services members gather to discuss the most promising new ideas and solutions to their workforce shortage issues.
Essential Skills for New Supervisors is April 19
On March 13, 2018 by Heidi Simpson
Send your newer supervisors to a one-day workshop in conjunction with the Workforce Solutions Conference to learn essential skills and knowledge of supervision, delegation, documentation, giving meaningful feedback, and proven techniques for training others.
EMPOWER Care Act Would Extend Funding for Money Follows the Person
On March 13, 2018 by Jodi Boyne
A new bill in Congress, the EMPOWER Care Act, would extend funding for the Money Follows the Person demonstration project and help improve access to in-home services, adult day services and other services that help older adults remain independent in their communities.
LeadingAge Minnesota Recognizes 5 Members with Excellence in Practice Awards
On March 13, 2018 by Jodi Boyne
LeadingAge Minnesota recently recognized five members with Excellence in Practice awards. The Quality, Star Workplace and Community Collaboration awards recognize and showcase exceptional progress in long term services and supports, serving as a platform to share promising programs and new ideas to help advance and transform the way we serve older adults.
Who are the Biggest Influencers of Older Adult Housing and Care Decisions?
On March 13, 2018 by Jodi Boyne
We’ve been hearing it more and more from our members: family support is one of the biggest influencers in the decision-making process for older adults when it comes to their housing and care needs. A new study from the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society supports this trend and calls for clinicians to consider older people with illnesses and their families together as a unit of care.
Save Affordable Housing: Tell Congress to Reject Proposed Cuts
On March 13, 2018 by Bobbie Guidry
The proposed 14 percent cut to HUD programs will have a devastating impact on voucher and public housing programs that serve more than 750,000 senior households. Act Now! Tell Congress: More HUD Funding, Not Less.
National Quality Forum Releases Opioid Stewardship Playbook
On March 13, 2018 by Julie Apold
The National Quality Forum released a new, comprehensive guide to help frontline providers more safely and effectively manage patient and resident pain.
Register Now for Full-Day Leadership Session with Bryan Williams on March 29
On March 13, 2018 by Julie Apold
Anyone who saw Bryan Williams at Institute will not want to miss spending a day with him engaging in a discussion on effective leadership. The Thursday, March 29 session is the first in a four-part leadership series focused on the essential components of achieving a high performing organization.
Updated State Budget Forecast Included Reductions to Disability Waiver Rates
On March 13, 2018 by Jeff Bostic
Minnesota’s latest budget forecast that came out a couple of weeks ago includes roughly $65 million in state savings related to an action by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) rejecting the state’s implementation of an update to the Disability Waiver Rate System (DWRS) last year. This “savings” is potentially bad news for adult day services providers.
Jane Houlton, Guardian Angels in Elk River, Named Board Trustee of the Year
On March 6, 2018 by Jodi Boyne
Jane Houlton, a board trustee at Guardian Angels in Elk River, was recently honored by LeadingAge Minnesota with the Board Trustee of the Year Award.
Dr. Jermaine Davis to Open Workforce Solutions Conference on April 19
On March 6, 2018 by Heidi Simpson
Learn how to communicate effectively across your organization and increase morale and motivation. Dr. Jermain Davis, best-selling author, documentary filmmaker and award-winning professor of communication studies and organizational leadership, opens the 2018 Workforce Solutions Conference with his keynote presentation, Influencing Up, Down and Across Your Organization, on April 19.
Nominations Open for LeadingAge Annual Awards
On March 6, 2018 by Jodi Boyne
The nominations process for the LeadingAge Annual Awards opened this month. The deadline to apply is April 30.
Sue Voigt Receives Business Partner Impact Award
On March 6, 2018 by Jodi Boyne
Sue Voigt, an attorney and partner with Voigt Rodè and Boxeth, was recently honored by LeadingAge Minnesota with its Business Partner Impact Award.
Recruit the Next Generation: Summer Health Care Internship Program
On March 6, 2018 by Jenna Kellerman
Employer applications are being accepted for the 2018 Summer Health Care Internship Program. Skilled nursing, home care providers and adult day centers are encouraged to participate. The deadline to apply is Friday, April 13.
DHS Updates MnCHOICES Fact Sheet
On March 6, 2018 by Bobbie Guidry
The Minnesota Department of Human Services has updated the MnCHOICES Fact Sheet.
Essential Skills for New Supervisors, April 19
On March 6, 2018 by Heidi Simpson
If you or someone on your team has recently become a supervisor, a workshop on April 19 is just the training needed to get off to a great start. Get the essential Dos, Don’ts, How-tos and answers to some of the most common questions from perennial favorite Dr. Barry Lane.
Bed and Bed Rail Safety Inspections Guidelines and Safety Check
On March 6, 2018 by Elizabeth Sether, RN, MHA, LNHA
Bed rails have often been implemented in a desire to provide a supportive, assistive and safe environment for residents and home care clients, but they do pose a risk for entrapment.
Bill to Revise Home Care Law Introduced
On March 6, 2018 by Bobbie Guidry
Legislation amending the Home Care Law has been introduced this session. The bill was developed through a working group of the Minnesota Home Care Association, Care Providers of Minnesota, and LeadingAge Minnesota, with technical assistance provided through the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH).
New Report Explores Intergenerational Programming in Senior Housing
On March 6, 2018 by Jodi Boyne
A new report from the LeadingAge LTSS Center and Generations United identifies the characteristics of successful intergenerational programs in affordable senior housing communities, examines the implementation challenges these programs face, and offers strategies that programs can use to overcome these challenges.
OLA Recommendations Could Define Session Outcomes for Vulnerable Adult Protection
On March 6, 2018 by Jodi Boyne
The Office of Legislative Auditor (OLA) yesterday released its 2018 Evaluation Report of the Office of Health Facility Complaints (OHFC). The report recommends several actions the Minnesota Department of Health and Minnesota Legislature could take to better protect vulnerable adults, several of which align with the Long-Term Care Imperative policy priorities.
Free Training for HCBS Providers on Community Inclusion
On March 6, 2018 by Bobbie Guidry
A free webinar on March 14 will help Adult Day Services and Assisted Living providers whose clients receive funding through Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waiver programs ensure their setting facilitates community inclusion as required by the HCBS Settings Rule.
Building a Successful MDS Program – March 12 Webinar
On March 6, 2018 by Elizabeth Sether, RN, MHA, LNHA
Don’t forget to register for the March 12 webinar, Building a Successful MDS Program for Your Care Center, featuring Nadine Olness, RN RAC-CT, Minnesota State RAI Coordinator. The registration deadline is March 8.