News Archives
February 2019 Archives
Below is a list of all of the articles published in the selected month, ordered from most recent to least.
Bill Foussard Named Board Trustee of the Year
On February 19, 2019 by Jodi Boyne
Bill Foussard, a member of the Board of Directors for Cerenity Senior Care in Saint Paul, was recently named Board Trustee of the Year by LeadingAge Minnesota.
Spirit of Aging: Walter Griffin, Professional Whistler, Cyclist, Cherry Expert & Visual Historian
On February 13, 2019 by Jodi Boyne
Walter Griffin, a resident at Ebenezer Park Apartments in Minneapolis, was honored at last week’s Institute & Expo with the Spirit of Aging Award.
Andrea Boedigheimer, Resident Assistant at Carondelet Village, Named Caregiver of the Year
On February 13, 2019 by Jodi Boyne
Andrea Boedigheimer, Resident Assistant at Carondelet Village in Saint Paul, was recently named the Caregiver of the Year by LeadingAge Minnesota. Andrea received her award at last week’s Institute & Expo, accompanied by a standing ovation and a rousing round of applause from the nearly 2000 attendees that filled the room.
DHS Seeks Public Comments on HCBS Setting Evidentiary Packages
On February 13, 2019 by Bobbie Guidry
The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) is seeking public comments on evidentiary packages written for Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) settings across the state. Comments are due by 4 p.m. on March 6. We encourage our Adult Day Members and Customized Living providers to check the DHS web site on evidentiary packages as there are a large number of LeadingAge Minnesota provider members listed.
CMS Updates Emergency Preparedness Guidance
On February 13, 2019 by Jonathan Lips
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued updated guidance concerning the federal emergency preparedness requirements Appendix Z of the State Operations Manual – Emergency Preparedness. The memorandum was effective Feb. 1, 2019, and CMS directed that its content be communicated to state agency survey staff within 30 days.
CMS and MDH to Offer Educational Calls for Care Centers This Week
On February 13, 2019 by Jonathan Lips
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will provide information on the SNF Quality Reporting Program, the Payroll Based Journal System and other issues during a Skilled Nursing Facilities/Long Term Care Open Door Forum this Thursday, Feb. 14, at 1 p.m. Click here to review the full agenda.
Grow Future Workforce: Mock Interviews
On February 13, 2019 by Jenna Kellerman
As a leading employer in your community, offering students practice interviewing opportunities for their first job is a great way to form a relationship with students entering the workforce and local schools.
Announcing OnTrack Nursing Assistant Training North Dakota
On February 13, 2019 by Jenna Kellerman
OnTrack Nursing Assistant Training is excited to announce our expansion into North Dakota!
Register for Safe Care for Seniors Webinar – Feb. 27
On February 13, 2019 by Julie Apold
If you took the Safe Care for Seniors pledge at Institute or are just hearing about the movement that was started during last week’s event, now is the time to learn more! Join us on Wednesday, Feb. 27 for a high-level overview of Safe Care for Seniors, including our goal to prevent harm in the course of caregiving.
CMS Pushes to Improve Information Sharing Between Hospitals and Post-Acute Care
On February 13, 2019 by Jodi Boyne
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has proposed policy changes supporting its MyHealthEData initiative to improve patient access and advance electronic data exchange and care coordination throughout the healthcare system.
Long-Term Services and Supports Costly Now, More So in Future
On February 13, 2019 by Jodi Boyne
Two studies, one issued by the Commonwealth Fund and one by the congressional Joint Economic Committee, show the difficulty long-term services and supports costs pose for older people and their families now and how these costs likely will increase for the future as informal, unpaid family caregiving becomes less available.
DHS Seeks Nursing Home PIPP Proposals
On February 13, 2019 by Julie Apold
The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) is seeking proposals for the next round of Nursing Home Performance-Based Incentive Payment Program (PIPP). Proposals are due May 1. Incentive payments for selected projects will begin on Jan. 1, 2020.
2019 SNF Reporting Deadlines Chart
On February 13, 2019 by Jonathan Lips
LeadingAge national has developed a quick glance tool that contains the deadlines Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs) must meet for submitting data under the SNF Value-Based Payment program, the SNF Quality Reporting Program (QRP), and the Payroll-Based Journal reporting requirements.
Medical Marijuana: What You Need to Know
On February 13, 2019 by Kari Thurlow
We often receive questions from members wrestling with varying restrictions and requirements for medical marijuana under federal and state law. New guidance from LeadingAge national will help members explore issues surrounding the expanding area of medical marijuana, including:
Infection Control, Investigations vs. Surveys Featured Topics at Feb. 20 Home Care Matters Webinar
On February 13, 2019 by Bobbie Guidry
The next Home Care Matters webinar, hosted by Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) Home Care and Assisted Living Program, takes place on Wednesday, Feb. 20.
Try the Job Board for FREE!
On February 13, 2019 by Jenna Kellerman
Have you tried recruiting through LeadingAge Minnesota’s job board AgingServicesJOBS.org? Check it out! Email Jenna Kellerman for a promo code to post your first job for FREE!