News Archives
May 2018 Archives
Below is a list of all of the articles published in the selected month, ordered from most recent to least.
In Final Days of Session, Providers Still Seek to Prevent Maltreatment, Protect Seniors
On May 16, 2018 by Libbie Chapuran
The 2018 Legislative Session is coming to an end, and legislation to protect vulnerable adults from maltreatment is still on the table.
Assisted Living Certificate Program Summer Series Filling Quickly
On May 15, 2018 by Heidi Simpson
LeadingAge Minnesota’s new Assisted Living Certificate Program has been redesigned with the leadership team in mind – one combined course with separate learning tracks for Housing-with-Services/Assisted Living Managers and Home Care Nurse Managers. The summer series begins May 30, and limited seats remain for participation.
2018 Salary Survey Underway
On May 15, 2018 by Jeff Bostic
Are you looking for ways to judge the competitiveness of your compensation program in this dynamic job market? Here’s one way: Complete our annual salary survey.
AgingServicesJobs.Org to Upgrade June 1
On May 15, 2018 by Jenna Kellerman
A new AgingServicesJobs.Org platform is launching June 1!
Care Centers: Using the Revised Advanced Beneficiary Notice of Non-Coverage
On May 15, 2018 by Guest Contributor
In the May 9 Advantage, it was announced that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has discontinued use of the five Skilled Nursing Facility denial form letters and the notice of exclusion from Medicare Benefits (NEMB-SNF), Form CMS-20014, and condensed all this information into a new one-page form.
LeadingAge Minnesota Members Share Outcomes at Performance Excellence Panel Presentation
On May 15, 2018 by Julie Apold
Three LeadingAge Minnesota members represented the Performance Excellence in Aging Services program and shared how they are driving continuous quality improvement in their organizations during a panel presentation at the 2018 PENWorks Conference on May 3.
1 in 7 of U.S. Population is an Older American
On May 15, 2018 by Jodi Boyne
The 2017 Profile of Older Americans validates what we already know: the population age 65 and older is growing at an alarming rate, living longer and requiring more caregiving as they age.
Urban Appeal: Development Trends & Considerations in Senior Living
On May 15, 2018 by Guest Contributor
When people think of the rental population in big cities, they often picture young professionals looking to advance in their careers before making a move to the suburbs later in life. While there are still plenty of urban renters that fit that profile, new stats reveal an interesting trend. Between the years from 2009 to 2015, the largest increase in the renting population was for the age group of 55 and older, which increased by 28 percent.
More Information on Payment Changes in Proposed PPS Rule
On May 15, 2018 by Jeff Bostic
In this week’s update on the proposed Skilled Nursing Facility Prospective Payment System (PPS) rule, we provide more information on payment changes.
Care Centers: New Reports on Hospitalization Rates and Community Discharge
On May 15, 2018 by Jeff Bostic
Detailed trend reports for care centers on two new quality measures – hospitalization rates and rate of discharge back to the community – are now available from the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS).
Home Care Matters Provider Webinar
On May 15, 2018 by Bobbie Guidry
Home Care Matters, the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) Home Care and Assisted Living Program provider webinar, will take place on May 23 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Providers will the opportunity to:
Ready to Hit the Links? Foundation Golf Tournament is Aug. 8
On May 15, 2018 by Jenny Prosser
The sixth annual LeadingAge Minnesota Foundation Golf Tournament takes place on Aug. 8 at Keller Golf Course in Maplewood. A sell-out is expected, so don’t delay. Register Today!
July 17 Adult Day Conference – Save the Date, Registration Open Soon
On May 15, 2018 by Heidi Simpson
Mark July 17 on your calendar and make plans to join us at the 2018 Adult Day Conference – now offered in the summer! Designed for directors, social workers and direct care staff, the conference explores timely issues that will help improve services and operate programs more effectively.
FAQ: OSHA Hepatitis B Vaccination Requirement
On May 9, 2018 by Bobbie Guidry
Employers must make the hepatitis B vaccination available to staff who have reasonably anticipated contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials during performance of their jobs.
Final Onboarding Webinar TODAY
On May 9, 2018 by Jenna Kellerman
Join us for the final Onboarding Toolkit Webinar TODAY at 10 a.m. Quick – Sign up here!
Senior Care Providers Take Maltreatment Reports Seriously
On May 9, 2018 by Jodi Boyne
A commentary by the Long-Term Care Imperative supporting important work being advanced in the final weeks of session on preventing maltreatment was published in the Duluth News Tribune on Monday.
New Analysis on Proposed SNF Payment Rule
On May 9, 2018 by Jeff Bostic
As we covered in last week’s Advantage, the new proposed payment system from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services for skilled nursing facilities will be the first year where Value-Based Purchasing (VBP) will be implemented. LeadingAge has prepared a detailed analysis of the proposed changes to the VBP program and the Quality Reporting Program.
AgingServicesJobs.Org Upgrade
On May 9, 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.
Jon Fletcher Joins Senior Housing Partners
On May 9, 2018 by Jodi Boyne
Jon Fletcher has been named Vice President of Senior Housing Partners, the development arm of Presbyterian Homes and Services and development consultant to other not-for-profit sponsors of senior housing, assisted living, and care centers.
Free Webinar: Supporting Older Adults with Substance Use Disorders
On May 9, 2018 by Bobbie Guidry
By 2020, the number of older adults with substance abuse disorder in the U.S. is expected to reach 5.7 million. A free webinar on May 16 will empower providers to better support the care needs of this growing population.
HUD Proposal Would Increase Residents’ Rents
On May 9, 2018 by Bobbie Guidry
The U.S. Housing & Urban Development Department (HUD) is circulating a proposal to change how residents’ rents are calculated in all HUD-assisted housing programs.
Intermountain and Lifesprk Partner to Launch New Life Care Model for Seniors
On May 9, 2018 by Jodi Boyne
Intermountain Healthcare in Utah has entered into a partnership with Minneapolis-based Lifesprk to launch Homespire, a new life care model for seniors that is designed to keep them healthy and living fuller, more independent lives while significantly reducing emergency room and hospital visits.
Now Available: Care Center Resident Quality of Life and Family Satisfaction Survey Results
On May 9, 2018 by Jeff Bostic
The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) recently posted updated results for both the Resident Quality of Life survey and Family Satisfaction survey to the MN Nursing Home Report Card web site.
Engage at Every Age: Older Americans Month 2018
On May 9, 2018 by Jodi Boyne
It’s Older Americans Month! Engage at Every Age, this year’s theme, emphasizes that every age is the right age to take part in activities that can enrich your physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Now it’s your turn to engage!
Assisted Living Certificate Nursing Track Highlights Important Clinical Topics
On May 9, 2018 by Heidi Simpson
In addition to building a solid foundation of knowledge on the important regulations governing home care in assisted living settings covered in the new Assisted Living Certificate program, the nursing track will continue to emphasize those essential skills required to successfully run the clinical services component in these settings.
Medicare’s New Advanced Beneficiary Notice Form Now Required
On May 9, 2018 by Jeff Bostic
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Skilled Nursing Facility Advance Beneficiary Notice of Non-Coverage (SNFABN) (CMS-10055) was mandatory for use by all skilled nursing facilities as of Monday, May 7. The form and instructions are available on the CMS website.
Free Employment Law Resource
On May 9, 2018 by Bobbie Guidry
The fourteenth edition of An Employer’s Guide to Employment Law Issues in Minnesota is now available.
What Just Happened with ALHC Frequency of Correction Orders?
On May 2, 2018 by Elizabeth Sether, RN, MHA, LNHA
For the first time since the Assisted Living Home Care (ALHC) comprehensive home care regulations were implemented three years ago, none of the most frequently cited correction orders were cited above 63 percent of the time.
CMS Proposes New SNF Payment System
On May 2, 2018 by Jeff Bostic
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) last week issued a Proposed Rule that provides information about the Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) payment rates for the year that starts on Oct. 1, 2018 as well as proposing an entirely new case mix payment system to take effect on Oct. 1, 2019. CMS will follow up with a final rule on the Oct. 1 rates around Aug. 1.
DWRS, Vulnerable Adults Legislation Advance in House Omnibus HHS/Transportation Bill
On May 2, 2018 by Libbie Chapuran
The Minnesota House of Representatives on Tuesday passed the House Omnibus Health, Human Services, and Transportation Budget bill (HF 3138 – Dean). The bill, which passed on a 82 to 43 vote, contains a number of provisions important to senior service providers including the Vulnerable Adults Maltreatment Prevention and Protection Act (HF 3308 – Kiel, as amended in HHS) and funding for DWRS (HF 3191 – Schomacker).