News Archives
October 2018 Archives
Below is a list of all of the articles published in the selected month, ordered from most recent to least.
Mark Thomas Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
On October 2, 2018 by Jodi Boyne
Mark Thomas, CEO Emeritus of the Ebenezer Society, received the rare and prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award during last month’s Annual Meeting & Leadership Forum.
Free Webinar on MDS Section Q
On October 2, 2018 by Jeff Bostic
The Minnesota Board on Aging and Minnesota Department of Health will host a free webinar on Oct. 18 on how section Q of the MDS is used to target state resources towards assisting those nursing home residents who wish to return to a community setting.
Senior Living Works Ambassador Challenge
On October 2, 2018 by Jenna Kellerman
Challenge: Can we get 50 LeadingAge Minnesota members to become Senior Living Works Ambassadors? It’s free and easy and could change the landscape of recruiting staff into older adult services in Minnesota!
Annual Legislative Roundtable in St. Cloud Draws Large Group of Providers
On October 2, 2018 by Kari Thurlow
Guardian Pharmacy hosted its 7th Annual Legislative Roundtable Discussion in St. Cloud yesterday. The event drew eight area lawmakers and more than 50 providers of aging services from care centers, housing with services and adult foster care from central Minnesota.
Register Now for Care Center Regulatory Training
On October 2, 2018 by Jonathan Lips
Registration is now open for a full-day of regulatory education designed for care centers, Minnesota Department of Health surveyors, and Ombudsman staff to attend jointly.
New Grant Funding Available for Senior Corps RSVP Program
On October 2, 2018 by Bobbie Guidry
The Corporation for National and Community Services is seeking grant applications for projects that address critical community needs by mobilizing volunteers age 55, including projects targeted at intergenerational programming, elder justice, easing social isolation and give respite to informal caregivers.
Providers Need to Allow Access with Limited Exceptions when Candidates Come Knocking
On October 2, 2018 by Kari Thurlow
As we near election day in Minnesota, candidates for political office may be reaching out to nursing homes and assisted living settings to get access to their buildings for door knocking or lit-dropping. We want to reminder providers that Minnesota law makes clear that candidates should only be denied access to multiple unit dwellings in limited settings.
New Medicare Rates for SNFs, Value-Based Purchasing Adjustments Now In Effect
On October 2, 2018 by Jeff Bostic
As we reported in August, new Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF) PPS rates took effect for the year that began on Monday, Oct. 1. In addition to the updated base rates, Oct. 1 is also the first year of implementation of Value-Based Purchasing.