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December 2018 Archives

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

5 QRP Measures Newly Added to Nursing Home Compare

On December 12, 2018 by Julie Apold

Nursing Home Compare has a whole new look after the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) added five of six Skilled Nursing Facility Quality Reporting Program (QRP) measures to the site on Nov. 28. While the measures are listed under the Quality of Resident Care tab with the other measures of short-stay quality, they are not used to calculate a Skilled Nursing Facility’s Quality star rating. The newly reported measures include:                 

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CMS Releases Results of First Year of Value-Based Purchasing

On December 12, 2018 by Jeff Bostic

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently released individual Skilled Nursing Facilities results from the first year of Value-Based Purchasing (VBP). Under VPB, rates are adjusted based on Skilled Nursing Facility-specific hospital readmission rates. 

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Diversity Scholarships Available for Meeting of the Minds Dementia Conference

On December 12, 2018 by Jodi Boyne

The Alzheimer’s Association Minnesota-North Dakota Chapter will offer 60 diversity scholarships for healthcare professionals to the Meeting of the Minds Dementia Conference on March 2. 

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Self-Neglect Growing Area of Common Adult Maltreatment

On December 12, 2018 by Jodi Boyne

Nearly 40 percent of reports of maltreatment of older adults and people with disabilities nationwide are for self-neglect, according to a new report from the Administration for Community Living (ACL). 

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MDH Survey Trends in Assisted Living Home Care

On December 12, 2018 by Elizabeth Sether, RN, MHA, LNHA

A recent analysis of Comprehensive Home Care licensed provider surveys revealed several trends. Of the top 10 correction orders written over the past four quarters, the top two -- Contents of Service Plan and TB Prevention and Control -- have remained constant, eight tags are consistently cited, and only two have entered or dropped out over the last four quarters. Also, there are now only three Tags cited in 50 percent of the surveys currently being conducted.   

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Governance Consultant, Author Cathy Trower Headlines Feb. 6 Governance Intensive

On December 5, 2018 by Heidi Simpson

The issues our organizations face are complex, the scrutiny is intense, and the stakes are high. It has never been more important for boards to act as partners in leadership with the CEO and senior team. Not-for-profit leaders and board members are invited to attend the Feb. 6 Governance Intensive during the upcoming Institute to explore governance as leadership and adaptive work. 

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Relationships with Local Schools Boost Recruitment

On December 5, 2018 by Jenna Kellerman

We know that the toughest workforce crisis is yet to come as the labor force fails to keep the pace with growth in the aging population. The ratio of the working age population compared to those over the age of 85 will decrease by 46 percent over the next 20 years. It is important to start building your future workforce pipeline today!   

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On Demand Webinars Available on LeadingAgeMN.org

On December 5, 2018 by Heidi Simpson

Need staff training available anytime night or day? LeadingAge Minnesota has a selection of webinars available for purchase that you can use for on demand staff training. 

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PBJ Data Leads CMS to Focus on Staffing Deficiencies

On December 5, 2018 by Jonathan Lips

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will provide state survey agencies with a list of facilities with potential staffing issues to support survey activities for evaluating sufficient staffing and improving resident health and safety, according to a Quality, Safety and Oversight Memorandum (19-02-NH) released Nov. 30.  In addition to this survey-related announcement, the memorandum also alerts providers to updates in the PBJ Policy Manual and to the availability of new MDS-based census reports in the Certification and Survey Provider Enhanced Reporting (CASPER) system. 

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MDH Adds Alzheimer’s Disease as Eligible Condition for Medical Cannabis

On December 5, 2018 by Kari Thurlow

The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) announced that Alzheimer’s disease will become eligible for treatment with medical marijuana in Minnesota next year, making it the 14th health condition approved since the state’s cannabis program began in 2015. 

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Register Today: Free Dec. 20 Webinar on HCBS Settings Site Visits & Heightened Scrutiny

On December 5, 2018 by Bobbie Guidry

Join LeadingAge Minnesota and the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) on Thursday, Dec. 20 at 9 a.m. for a free one-hour webinar on next steps in the Minnesota Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Settings Rule State Transition Plan. Register today!  

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Just Launched: New Career Awareness Campaign

On December 5, 2018 by Jenna Kellerman

Thanks to the efforts of the Long-Term Care Imperative, HealthForce Minnesota was given funding from the State of Minnesota to create a senior care career awareness campaign -- Caring Careers Start Here. 

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Personal Needs Allowance and Medicare SNF Co-Insurance Amounts for 2019

On December 5, 2018 by Jeff Bostic

The personal needs allowance for nursing facility residents is increased annually by the social security COLA. In the coming year, social security benefits will increase by 2.8 percent, so the personal needs allowance will increase from $99 this year to $102 for the year starting Jan. 1, 2019.  

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Dellwood Gardens Receives Deubener Award

On December 5, 2018 by Jodi Boyne

Dellwood Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care was recently honored with a 2018 Deubener Small Business Award from the Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce. The Deubener awards are annually presented to five small businesses that exemplify growth, excellence, risk, diversity and innovation.  

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UMN Crookston Earns NAB Accreditation for Bachelor of Science in Health Management

On December 5, 2018 by Jodi Boyne

The Bachelor of Science in Health Management at the University of Minnesota Crookston received accreditation approval by the National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards (NAB) and the program also received its Health Service Executive (HSE) qualification. Both accreditations were earned under the leadership of Susan Klassen, program director and former member of LeadingAge Minnesota. 

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Health Dimensions Group Previews Top Trends in Aging Services for 2019

On December 5, 2018 by Jodi Boyne

Value-Based Payment, Growth of Managed Care Models, Continued Workforce Challenges, and Repurposing of Skilled Nursing Facilities are just a few of the 11 aging services trends Health Dimensions Group (HDG) has identified for 2019. 

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New Recruitment Videos Launch: Post, Share, Like, Repeat!

On December 5, 2018 by Jenna Kellerman

Social Media is a key tool for recruiting new staff. Use the two videos below in your recruitment efforts to engage job seekers in your community. When all LeadingAge Minnesota members come together to share a unified message, the impact can be powerful. Share these videos today!  

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Aging Committees Return for 2019-2020 Session

On December 5, 2018 by Libbie Chapuran

Aging committees will return in both chambers of the Legislature for the 2019-2020 legislative session.   

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