News Archives
July 2019 Archives
Below is a list of all of the articles published in the selected month, ordered from most recent to least.
Training Opportunities for Oct. 1 PDPM Implementation
On July 2, 2019 by Heidi Simpson
Look to LeadingAge Minnesota for your training needs to prepare for the Oct.1 implementation of Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM), the new Medicare Part A payment classification system. Don’t miss these opportunities:
Assisted Living Certificate Program Begins Aug. 6, Space Still Available
On July 2, 2019 by Heidi Simpson
The popular Assisted Living Certificate Program kicks off the fall series on August 6. This six-part program is a comprehensive series for assisted living/housing-with-services managers and home care nurse managers to build essential skills and knowledge required for these essential leadership positions.
Connect Conference is Aug. 20-21; Early Bird Deadline Approaching
On July 2, 2019 by Heidi Simpson
Housing, Assisted Living, Home Care and Adult Day providers take note, the early bird registration deadline for the first annual Connect Conference is July 22 – less than three weeks away.
Conduct Stay Interviews with Your Team
On July 2, 2019 by Jenna Kellerman
Stay Interviews are a great way to connect with staff. These structured conversations can help leaders touch base with new staff to ensure the onboarding process is a positive experience and also be used with long-standing staff to find out what your organization does well. What keeps loyal staff coming back each day?
Dementia Resources Available through Minnesota Historical Society
On July 2, 2019 by Bobbie Guidry
The Minnesota Historical Society has developed several offerings for adults with dementia and their caregivers. Resources, tools and community engagement opportunities for residents and clients of care centers, assisted living, and Adult Day Service include:
Anxiety Shared Pathway Toolkit Now Available
On July 2, 2019 by Jodi Boyne
Anxiety is one of the leading causes of hospital readmissions and crosses many diagnoses. A new toolkit developed on behalf of the Lake Superior Quality Improvement Network (QIN) will help transitional care units and home care agencies prepare staff to mitigate anxiety symptoms and offer integrated therapy programs to alleviate anxiety and improve outcomes.
New National Advocacy Effort Aimed at Enhancing an Aging Advocates Network
On July 2, 2019 by Libbie Chapuran
LeadingAge national has launched new tools to enhance and expand our aging advocate network.
New Resources and Tools You Can Customize: Antibiotic Stewardship Programs
On July 2, 2019 by Sue Boyd
For long-term care infection preventions, sometimes the hardest part of Antibiotic Stewardship is just getting started. Minnesota One Health Antibiotic Stewardship Collaborative has posted new resources and tools to support Antibiotic Stewardship in Long-Term Care on the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) website.
HHS Issues Proposed Rule to Eliminate Certain Nondiscrimination and Language Access Provisions
On July 2, 2019 by Jodi Boyne
A new proposed rule from U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) seeks to eliminate nondiscrimination protections in health care and aging services settings for LGBT people and those with limited English proficiency. LeadingAge Minnesota opposes the proposed rule’s removal of these protections.
Adult Day: Rising to the Challenge and Leading Person-Centered Care in the Community
On July 2, 2019 by Jodi Boyne
Growing demand for adult day services is putting new expectations on providers, including a need to serve people with more medical needs -- and providers, including those in Minnesota, are rising to the challenge.
New Information and Training on Veteran Community Care Networks
On July 2, 2019 by Roni Falck
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is shifting the way in which it works with community providers to expand the provider network and improve customer service for veterans and timeliness of payment for providers.
Save the Date - Drug Diversion Prevention Seminar on Aug. 13
On July 2, 2019 by Julie Apold
Over the past eight months, a diverse group of stakeholders from across the state have created a pathway of drug diversion prevention safety interventions based on learnings from drug diversion cases reported to the State and review of current research and practices. The result of this collaborative process will be unveiled at our Drug Diversion Prevention Seminar on Aug. 13 in Saint Paul.
New Rate to Post a Job on AgingServicesJobs.org
On July 2, 2019 by Jenna Kellerman
AgingServicesJOBS.Org is a cutting-edge employment marketplace that matches employers with job-seekers based on skills, interests and job requirements. Effective June 30, the rate to post a job was adjusted as the generous financial support from the LeadingAge Minnesota Foundation that allowed members to post jobs for one year at a discounted rate came to an end as planned.