• Skip to navigation
  • Skip to content
Close search
  • Log In
  • Store
  • Contact
  • Job Board
Menu
LeadingAge Minnesota
  • About
    • About Us
    • About LeadingAge Minnesota
    • Our Team
    • Our Board
    • Committees
    • District Meetings
    • Directories
    • About Our Partners
    • LeadingAge Minnesota Foundation
    • LeadingAge Minnesota Solutions
    • Value First
    • LeadingAge
    • Argentum
    • Caring Careers Start Here
  • Join
    • For Provider Members
    • For Business Partners and Sponsors
  • Resources
    • Find Resources
    • Resource Library
    • Member Directory
    • Business Partner Directory
    • Group Purchasing Discounts
    • Expert Support
    • Learn More
    • Workforce
    • Assisted Living Licensure
    • Quality, Excellence, and Safety
    • Board Resources
    • Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board
    • Deregulation
  • Education & Events
    • Learn
    • CEUs
    • On-Demand Learning
    • Licensed Assisted Living Director Training
    • Executive Leadership Masterclass
    • Nurse Leadership Program
    • Leadership Academy
    • Billing Basics and More
    • Quality Specialist Certificate Program
    • Operations Certificate Program
    • Attend
    • Calendar of Events
    • Annual Meeting & Leadership Forum
    • 2026 Institute & Expo
    • Assisted Living Conference
    • Technology Conference
    • Event FAQs
  • News
    • Read Advantage
    • Press Room
  • Get Involved
    • Advocate
    • Policy Priorities
    • Take Action!
    • Political Action Committee
    • Connect
    • Huddle
    • Coaching Room
    • Committees
    • District Meetings
    • Professional Networks
    • Stars Among Us Awards
Open search

News Archives

April 2018 Archives

Below is a list of all of the articles published in the selected month, ordered from most recent to least.

Schedule an OnTrack Nursing Assistant Training Demo Today

On April 25, 2018 by Jenna Kellerman

Did you miss the online demo of the OnTrack Nursing Assistant Training? Did you miss the Workforce Solutions Conference Express Demo too? Don’t worry! Call the OnTrack team today at 651.425.1110. 

Read more »

Free TB Prevention and Management Webinar May 3

On April 25, 2018 by Heidi Simpson

Tuberculosis (TB) is a serious and highly contagious disease. A webinar on May 3, Tuberculosis (TB): An Ongoing Concern for Prevention and Management, will deliver best practices in prevention to help minimize risk. 

Read more »

DHS Conducting Study of Elderly Waiver Provider Costs

On April 25, 2018 by Jeff Bostic

The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) Aging and Adult Services Division is about to launch a survey of wages and costs for all types of providers in the state’s Elderly Waiver (EW) program. 

Read more »

Key Updates on Affordable Housing Funding

On April 25, 2018 by Bobbie Guidry

In a call with LeadingAge last week, we received key updates on affordable housing funding from their advocacy on Capitol Hill: 

Read more »

Take Action: Tell Congress to End Mandatory Certified Nursing Assistant Training Lockout

On April 25, 2018 by Libbie Chapuran

Current law has a severe penalty that causes nursing homes with fines over a certain level ($10,483 as of 2017) to automatically lose their ability to train CNAs for two years - even if the care deficiencies cited are unrelated to the nursing home’s CNA training program.   

Read more »

New Assisted Living Certificate Program – Registration Open Soon

On April 25, 2018 by Heidi Simpson

Last week’s newsletter included a preview of our new Assisted Living Certificate Program, a combined series with separate tracks for Assisted Living/Housing with Services Managers and Nurse Managers. 

This program will be offered in the spring and the fall of 2018. Registration will be open very soon and is expected to fill quickly. Watch the LeadingAge Minnesota website and your email for registration announcement.

Read more »

Technology Addresses Physical Plant Needs of Long-Term Care Organizations

On April 25, 2018 by Jodi Boyne

Technology solutions are expanding to help long term services and support providers address physical plant issues in their organizations, including data storage and internet service, facility maintenance, staff scheduling, resident security and asset protection. 

Read more »

AgingServicesJobs.Org Upgrade

On April 25, 2018 by Jenna Kellerman

Coming soon: New AgingServicesJobs.Org platform! The temporary job board we launched in August 2017 is about to sunset as we integrate the newest job board technology. 

Read more »

Workforce Solutions Conference Brings Proven Resources to Members

On April 25, 2018 by Jenna Kellerman

More than 200 LeadingAge Minnesota members gathered for the fourth annual Workforce Solutions Conference last week. The conference was designed to be interactive and fast-paced – featuring expert panels, 15-minute express sessions, and providing tools needed to build and retain our workforce. 

Read more »

POLST Does Not Replace Advance Care Planning

On April 25, 2018 by Elizabeth Sether, RN, MHA, LNHA

There are important differences between the POLST (Provider Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment) and Advance Care Planning. To help members better understand POLST, we are providing the following overview and resources: 

Read more »

Liquid Oxygen Update for Care Centers

On April 25, 2018 by Jonathan Lips

The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) informed us last week that section 11.7.4 of NFPA 99, Health Care Facilities Code (2012 edition), does not allow the storage or use of liquid oxygen in patient bed locations (resident rooms) or patient care rooms, unless the room meets a 1-hour fire-resistance standard. Here is the code language: 

Read more »

FAQ: What Duties Can an LPN Carry Out in Assisted Living Home Care?

On April 25, 2018 by Bobbie Guidry

Two questions that arise frequently from Assisted Living Home Care Providers relate to what an LPN can carry out when delegated to by the RN.  Both questions have been addressed by the Minnesota Department of Health in their Provider FAQ responses: 

Read more »

DHS Awards Live Well at Home Grants

On April 25, 2018 by Bobbie Guidry

The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) recently awarded more than $7.5 million in Live Well at Home grants to programs that help older Minnesotans remain in their homes and communities. Of the 53 grants awarded, seven were for projects led by LeadingAge Minnesota members: 

Read more »

PIPP Deadline is May 1

On April 25, 2018 by Jodi Boyne

The deadline for submitting a Performance-Incentive Payment Program (PIPP) proposal is midnight on May 1. 

Read more »

Legislation to Alleviate Growing Workforce Crisis Introduced in Congress

On April 25, 2018 by Jodi Boyne

New legislation introduced in Congress would help aging services providers alleviate its growing workforce crisis:    

Read more »

Adult Day: Three Different Positions on DWRS Funding

On April 25, 2018 by Jeff Bostic

The debate on how to deal with the impending seven percent cut in DWRS funding continues at the State Capitol, with three different positions from the House, Senate and Governor Dayton. 

Read more »

Register for Final Onboarding Toolkit Webinar

On April 25, 2018 by Jenna Kellerman

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. 

Read more »

Heritage Living & Rehab in New York Mills Closes

On April 18, 2018 by Jodi Boyne

Heritage Living & Rehab (formerly known as Elders’ Home), which has operated in New York Mills for nearly 60 years, has made the difficult decision to close. 

Read more »

OnTrack Nursing Assistant Training Express Demo Coming!

On April 17, 2018 by Jenna Kellerman

Did you miss the online demo of the OnTrack Nursing Assistant Training last week? Don’t worry! Catch an Express Demo at the Workforce Solutions Conference tomorrow! OnTrack staff will also be available onsite at the conference to answer questions. 

Read more »

Last Week to Register for 2018 Sales & Marketing Certificate Program

On April 17, 2018 by Heidi Simpson

The popular Sales & Marketing in Senior Housing Certificate Program begins in less than two weeks and this is the last full week to register. 

Read more »

Innovation in Seniors Housing & Care: Building for Today’s Transitioning Adults

On April 17, 2018 by Guest Contributor

Understanding the desires of the next generation of transitioning seniors will be the key to success as the seniors housing and care industry evolves. Lancaster Pollard, a valued business partner of LeadingAge Minnesota, shares how providers can create environments that will entice seniors to move in, especially at a younger age: 

Read more »

Learn Essential Mentoring Skills: RSVP for HSS Hubs by Friday

On April 17, 2018 by Laura Lutgens

Our spring Health Support Specialist (HSS) regional hubs will continue next week and will deliver on a core foundation of apprenticeship: mentoring. 

Read more »

Prevent Avoidable Fair Housing Complaints

On April 17, 2018 by Bobbie Guidry

You don’t have to have the intent to discriminate to run afoul of fair housing laws. In fact, most fair housing claims are filed against people who have very good intention. It is important to regularly train staff and volunteers in the principles and regulations of fair housing.   

Read more »

GAO Report on Assisted Living Finds Gaps in Data Collection by CMS and States

On April 17, 2018 by Jodi Boyne

A recent report on Medicaid assisted living services by the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) calls on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to improve how it collects, reports, manages and monitors information about Medicaid assisted living services. 

Read more »

Register for Final Onboarding Toolkit Webinar

On April 17, 2018 by Jenna Kellerman

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.

Read more »

Dr. Joseph Gaugler Named as Robert L. Kane Endowed Chair in Long-Term Care and Aging

On April 17, 2018 by Jodi Boyne

Dr. Joseph E. Gaugler has been named the new Robert L. Kane Endowed Chair in Long-Term Care and Aging at the University of Minnesota. 

Read more »

Announcing Our New Assisted Living Certificate Program

On April 17, 2018 by Heidi Simpson

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. 

Read more »

Adult Day: DWRS Funding in House Budget Targets

On April 17, 2018 by Jodi Boyne

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. 

Read more »

New Housing Ordinance is First of its Kind in Minnesota

On April 17, 2018 by Bobbie Guidry

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. 

Read more »

BBC News Highlights Minnesota Workforce Solutions for New Americans

On April 17, 2018 by Jodi Boyne

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. 

Read more »

Page 1 of 3 pages  1 2 3 > 

News archives »

News Categories

  • Featured News
  • State News
  • Federal News
  • Notable News
  • Member News
  • LeadingAge Minnesota Education Solutions
  • Other Meetings and Events
  • Monday Member Message
  • All news »

News Related to

assisted living, workforce, covid-19, education, nursing home, ceus, adult day, advocacy, quality, mdh

Connect

  • Connect with other members »
  • Membership directory »
  • Want to talk? Contact us »
  • Find a job/Post a job »
LeadingAge Minnesota
  • Become a Member
  • Become a Sponsor
  • Privacy Policy
  • Press Room

3001 Broadway Street NE, Suite 300, Minneapolis, MN 55413

(651) 645-4545 / (800) 462-5368

©2025 LeadingAge Minnesota