News Archives
June 2019 Archives
Below is a list of all of the articles published in the selected month, ordered from most recent to least.
Scott Riddle, Walker Methodist, Receives ESGR Patriot Award
On June 18, 2019 by Jodi Boyne
The Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) presented Scott Riddle, CEO and President of Walker Methodist, with their Patriot Award. The award reflects efforts to support citizen servicepeople through a wide range of measures, including flexible schedules, time off prior to and after deployment, care for families, and leaves of absence as needed.
Effective Wait List Management – July 10 Webinar
On June 18, 2019 by Heidi Simpson
If your housing wait list has become unruly, ineffective or maybe it’s nonexistent, we have just the webinar for you. Attend Future Resident Program: Effective Housing Waiting List Management, a one-hour webinar on July 10.
Reminder: Change from KEPRO to Livanta Requires Action by Medicare Providers
On June 11, 2019 by Jeff Bostic
Effective June 8, 2019, Livanta replaced KEPRO as the Beneficiary and Family Centered Care (BFCC) Quality Improvement Organization (QIO) for Minnesota. This serves as an important reminder that skilled nursing facilities need to take action in relation to the transition to Livanta.
Move Beyond Orientation Check Boxes
On June 11, 2019 by Jenna Kellerman
Is it time to move beyond your checkbox-driven orientation to an engaging onboarding experience?
New Law Defines and Prohibits Retaliation in Nursing Homes
On June 11, 2019 by Bobbie Guidry
While the Elder Care and Vulnerable Adult Protection Act of 2019 focuses particularly on Assisted Living licensure, there are several sections directly affecting nursing homes. One section prohibiting retaliation in nursing homes is effective Aug. 1, 2019.
Does Your Organization Qualify to Teach OnTrack Nursing Assistant Training?
On June 11, 2019 by Jodi Boyne
The OnTrack Nursing Assistant Training progam continues to see success in its second year of operation, and we see many different types of organizations deploying OnTrack onsite. Does your organization qualify to offer OnTrack?
Connect Conference Registration Opens This Week
On June 11, 2019 by Heidi Simpson
Have you heard – the all-new Connect Conference in Brooklyn Center on Aug. 20 and 21 is the summer event that brings together senior housing, assisted living, home care and adult day providers – and registration is opening later this week.
Changes Made to Comprehensive Home Care Fines Help Fund New Maltreatment Compensation Fund
On June 11, 2019 by Bobbie Guidry
A maltreatment compensation fund has been established effective July 1, 2019 as a new section of the Comprehensive Home Care Law. The fund, which will be funded by fines for Level 2 through 4 violations, will be available to home care clients with a finding of substantiated maltreatment until it closes on July 31, 2021 when the new Assisted Living Licensure becomes effective.
Benchmarking Opportunity for Employee Engagement and Customer Experience
On June 11, 2019 by Jenna Kellerman
LeadingAge Minnesota has established a new partnership with Align, bringing you access to an Employee Engagement Solution (manager/supervisor training!) and two Customer Experience Solutions.
Last Chance to Take Advantage of Job Board Subsidy
On June 11, 2019 by Jenna Kellerman
The AgingServicesJOBS.Org is a cutting-edge employment marketplace that matches employers with job-seekers based on skills, interests and job requirements. With generous financial support from the LeadingAge MN Foundation for the first year of its operation, members have been able to post jobs at a discounted rate and build a robust job board that job seekers found to be full of opportunity.
Retaliation Components of New Assisted Living Law Effective Aug. 1, 2019
On June 11, 2019 by Bobbie Guidry
Common sense tells us that retaliation is prohibited against someone who makes a complaint or asserts their rights. The Elder Care and Vulnerable Adult Protection Act of 2019 provides additional clarity on who is protected from retaliation, in what situations they are protected, and defines what may be considered as retaliatory actions. The new requirements apply to both assisted living and nursing home settings. Nursing home providers should be sure to read the related story in this week's newsletter.
Tee-Off for a Great Cause: Register for the LeadingAge MN Foundation Golf Fundraiser
On June 11, 2019 by Jenny Prosser
The LeadingAge Minnesota Foundation Golf Fundraiser takes place July 30 at Prestwick Golf Club in Woodbury. Sell-out is expected. Our tournament is already 1/3 full, so register early to ensure you are part of the fun. Golfer registration deadline is July 8.
Allison Floberg, Fair Oaks Lodge, Receives Make Zero Harm Possible Award
On June 6, 2019 by Jodi Boyne
Allison Floberg, Social Services Director at Fair Oaks Lodge in Wadena, has received the Make Zero Harm Possible Award from LeadingAge Minnesota.
Assisted Living Licensure: “True Solutions Need True Partners,” says Governor Walz
On June 5, 2019 by Jodi Boyne
In a ceremonial bill signing that took place today during the World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, Governor Tim Walz cited the collaboration that took place among stakeholders to draft legislation that will improve the lives of seniors, move Minnesota forward in assisted living licensure, and help ensure safety, respect and dignity for people as they age.
Stay Informed: New Assisted Living Licensure Web Page
On June 4, 2019 by Bobbie Guidry
To help you learn more about the new Assisted Living Licensure law and stay informed about the rulemaking process, we’ve created a one-stop web page where you can easily access information about the new law, how it impacts you, ways to engage in the rulemaking process, and resources to help you comply with the new requirements.
Salary Survey 2019 Forms Available
On June 4, 2019 by Jeff Bostic
The 2019 version of our annual salary survey was recently emailed to all members and human services contacts. The survey, a project of LeadingAge Minnesota, Care Providers of Minnesota and the Healthcare Human Resources Association of Minnesota, results in two comprehensive reports on employee compensation in care centers and senior housing settings.
“Helicopter Angels” from Minnesota Veteran’s Home Adult Day Receive Make Zero Harm Possible Award
On June 4, 2019 by Jodi Boyne
A team of program assistants from the Minnesota Veteran’s Home – Minneapolis Adult Day Center are the first recipients of the Make Zero Harm Possible award from LeadingAge Minnesota. Olubunmi Gbadamosi, Mary Falkowski, Maggie McGown and Gloria Smith were recognized for their work to reduce falls among clients who attend the Adult Day Center.
Take the LeadingAge Member Survey, Get a $5 Starbucks Gift Card
On June 4, 2019 by Adam Suomala
Check your inboxes on June 6 for the 2019 LeadingAge Member Survey. The national survey is designed to produce meaningful data that LeadingAge and its members can use to conduct data-driven planning and decision making.
Get More Out of Your Wait List
On June 4, 2019 by Heidi Simpson
Want to know the three most common mistakes communities make in building and maintaining wait lists and how to easily correct them?
Be Prepared: MDH Releases New Assisted Living Survey Forms
On June 4, 2019 by Sue Boyd
As we have been anticipating, the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) Home Care and Assisted Living Program has released the new and updated survey forms for the Comprehensive and Temporary license. The forms are available on the MDH web site, and members will have a great opportunity to learn more about them and how surveyors will use them to determine your compliance at the June ALNET meetings.
Connect Conference is Aug. 20-21 for Housing, Assisted Living, Home Care & Adult Day
On June 4, 2019 by Heidi Simpson
Make your plans now to attend the first annual Connect Conference on Aug. 20 and 21 in Brooklyn Center -- designed specifically for senior housing, assisted living, home care and adult day providers to come together to form new connections and work together to build services for those we serve, breaking down silos that separate our work.
LeadingAge Drafts Comments on FY2020 SNF PPS Proposed Rule
On June 4, 2019 by Jeff Bostic
LeadingAge comments on the Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Prospective Payment System (PPS) proposed rule are now available. Members can also access a fact sheet and summary of the proposed.
Can the Gig Economy Boost Recruitment Efforts?
On June 4, 2019 by Jenna Kellerman
OnShift and Gallup have both recently published articles on the “Gig Economy,” a concept that has grown in popularity in today’s workforce, providing an opportunity for people to work multiple “side gigs” as opposed to a single, full-time job.
Observation Days: Stopping Surprise Medical Bills
On June 4, 2019 by Kari Thurlow
Observation days are gaining some interest in Congress as more and more consumers express concerns regarding surprise medical bills.
Countdown to Oct. 1 PDPM: Get Your Interdisciplinary Team Prepared
On June 4, 2019 by Heidi Simpson
A Team Approach to Operationalizing PDPM is a full day workshop coming this July to four cities to help your interdisciplinary team get prepared for the Oct. 1, 2019 implementation of Patient Driven Payment Model (PDPM).
Providers Say Proposed $35,308 Threshold for Overtime Pay is Reasonable
On June 4, 2019 by Kari Thurlow
While expressing a few concerns, Argentum, LeadingAge and other associations representing older adult services called the federal government’s proposed salary threshold of $35,308, under which executive, administrative, professional and certain other employees would be eligible for overtime pay if they work more than 40 hours in a week, reasonable.