News Archives
September 2019 Archives
Below is a list of all of the articles published in the selected month, ordered from most recent to least.
MDS Expert at Your Fingertips
On September 16, 2019 by Jodi Boyne
Are you up to speed on the MDS? One of the benefits of being a member of LeadingAge National is access to Judy Wilhilde Brandt, our MDS-expert consultant.
Annual Meeting Forecast
On September 11, 2019 by Heidi Simpson
The forecast is set for a spectacular week at Annual Meeting & Leadership Forum next week in Brainerd.
2-Day Workshop With Dr. John Brose Helps Meet Dementia Training Requirements
On September 11, 2019 by Jodi Boyne
Our two-day dementia care workshop, Person-Centered Care and Strategies to Avert Challenging Behaviors, Sept. 24-25 or Oct. 22-23, is specifically designed to equip hands-on caregivers with practical information and knowledge they need to care for individuals with dementia and the necessary problem-solving skills for dealing with challenging behaviors.
Big Changes in Pharmaceutical Waste Disposal - Are Your Ready?
On September 11, 2019 by Heidi Simpson
Registration is open for a Sept. 27 webinar covering important new requirements for management of hazardous waste pharmaceuticals that were effective Aug. 21.
PDPM Reminder: Rate Calculator & Case Mix Tools
On September 11, 2019 by Jeff Bostic
PDPM. It's just a few weeks away. Are you ready? Don't forgot to check out our Rate Calculator and Case Mix tool. We've also updated our PDPM resource library with a webinar that will help you make sure you are ready to go on Oct. 1.
Meet the 2020 LeadingAge Minnesota Board Candidates
On September 11, 2019 by Gayle Kvenvold
The Nominating Committee has prepared its 2020 Nomination Slate for the LeadingAge Minnesota Board of Directors and 2019 Honorary Membership nominations. Meet the candidates:
DHS Implementing New Verification Process for Medicaid Eligibility
On September 11, 2019 by Jeff Bostic
At the beginning of this month, the Minnesota Department of Human Services began implementing a new federal requirement for Medicaid long-term care eligibility. Clients will have 10 days to return the form. If they do not return the form, they will get a second notice about returning it. If they do not respond to that second request, the county will terminate their Medicaid enrollment.
Reimagine Aging Conference is Oct. 3
On September 10, 2019 by Jodi Boyne
Technology for independent living is the theme of this year’s 4th Annual Reimagine Aging Conference that place on Oct. 3 in Golden Valley. One highlight of the conference is the breakout session on Aging with Technology - Something for Everyone featuring Cassia’s Learning Lab.
6 Areas Where Senior Living Must Improve
On September 10, 2019 by Jodi Boyne
How will senior living attract more residents and cultivate new revenue streams? The American Seniors Housing Associated (ASHA) has released a new issue brief that challenges the status quo and provides guidance for how senior living can improve.
Win a Free Safe Care for Seniors Banner
On September 10, 2019 by Jodi Boyne
Did you host a Safe Care for Seniors kick-off event? We’d love to hear about it! And – as an added bonus for sharing your story – we will select two member sites to receive a FREE Safe Care for Seniors banner that can be branded with your logo.
Section 202/PRACs Can Now Leverage Private Capitol to Preserve Affordable Housing
On September 10, 2019 by Bobbie Guidry
Effective immediately, HUD providers of Section 202 Housing for the Elderly with Project Rental Assistance Contracts (202/PRACs) can begin to leverage private capital to preserve their affordable housing over the long-term.
Congress Returns with Packed Agenda
On September 10, 2019 by Jodi Boyne
Congress returned from recess on Sept. 9 with a long to-do list, which LeadingAge national has unpacked to help you stay up-to-date on key issues affecting our field.
PDPM: What Exactly Are NTAs and Why Are They So Important?
On September 10, 2019 by Sue Boyd
NTAs. You’re hearing a lot about them as part of the new Payment-Drive Payment Model that goes into effect Oct. 1. What are NTAs? Non-therapy ancillaries (NTAs) are a long list of diagnostic categories and clinical support services needed to care for residents in a skilled nursing facility that may be more medically complex or demonstrate a higher acuity. Under PDPM, 50 conditions and extensive services are considered for NTA classification.
Experience Mapping
On September 10, 2019 by Jenna Kellerman
Experience mapping is an excellent tool to improve an organizational policy, procedure or practice. It provides a visual example of what a person experiences while completing an activity.
Behavioral Health Training Series Coming Soon!
On September 10, 2019 by Jenna Kellerman
Aging services providers in Minnesota have said that one of the biggest needs in communities is training for staff on behavioral health. We listened, and it’s coming soon and it’s free!
CMS Postpones Heightened Scrutiny Site Visits in Minnesota
On September 10, 2019 by Bobbie Guidry
The Centers for Medicaid & Medicare Services (CMS) has posted their planned visits to Minnesota to visit select Adult Day Services and Customized Living providers subject to heightened scrutiny.
Experience Marketing: The New Expectation
On September 10, 2019 by Guest Contributor
What experience are you selling? Does your sales process give decision makers - the eldest daughter, family, and the future resident - a realistic picture of what life will be like, should they choose you? Dayta Marketing, a valued partner in the LeadingAge Savings & Solutions Center says organizations who focus on experience and create a sales and marketing funnel that’s customized, responsive, and caring will emerge as winners who have gained natural advocacy from their residents and families.
DNR Status & Response: Register for Oct. 8 Safe Table; Complete Safe Care Action 3
On September 10, 2019 by Julie Apold
Does your staff know what to do when they find a resident unresponsive? Having a policy and procedure in place is not enough. In our assessment of OHFC substantiated reports, we continue to see system failures and staff behaviors that hinder an effective response to urgent situations. Join us on Oct. 8 for a Safe Table on DNR Status and Response.
Reducing TB Prevention and Control Tags
On September 10, 2019 by Sue Boyd
No matter what setting you’re in, TB Prevention and Control is one of the highest cited deficiencies. It has risen steadily to land as the most frequently cited in Comoprehensive Licensed Home Care survey this past quarter. Also, in the past quarter, F880 Infection Control has taken the number one spot in citations for care centers. Bumping TB Prevention and Control out of first place should be an easy fix as the reasons for the correction orders are basically:
Now Available: HCBS Grant Application Recorded Webinar & Resources
On September 10, 2019 by Jenna Kellerman
The Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Grant Application Workshop webinar and handouts are now available. To deadline to apply for a HCBS Grant is Friday, Sept. 27, so take some time to watch and learn how to apply for a grant that will help you recruit and retain staff and help them advance in their career pathways.
PDPM Implementation Moves Closer, New Tools Available
On September 3, 2019 by Jeff Bostic
We are now less than one month from implementation of the new Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM) that will take effect on Oct. 1. LeadingAge MN has worked with other state affiliates and our national association to develop some new tools, including a rate calculator and case mix system, that are posted on our PDPM web page.
What You Need to Do Now to Meet the Moratorium Exceptions Application Deadline
On September 3, 2019 by Heidi Simpson
Care centers interested in applying for a Moratorium Exception will require a full team effort to meet the Dec. 20 application deadline. A webinar on Sept. 11, The Moratorium Exceptions Process: What Care Centers Need to Know, will review the application process, what is needed by the deadline and options outside the application process.
Disposing of Pharmaceutical Waste? Better Know the New Requirements
On September 3, 2019 by Heidi Simpson
LeadingAge MN and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency will host a Sept. 27 webinar on the important new requirements by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for management of hazardous waste pharmaceuticals that became effective Aug. 21.
September is National Disaster Preparedness Month
On September 3, 2019 by Jodi Boyne
Don’t wait for a disaster to strike before you plan how to prepare, respond and recovery. New resources from LeadingAge will help members find the most appropriate resource for them in any phase of disaster planning, response or recovery.
Celebrating Accomplishments
On September 3, 2019 by Jenna Kellerman
Knowing staff as individuals means knowing about their major personal accomplishments. Is a staff member running a marathon? Graduating from nursing school? Welcoming a new baby (remember new moms and dads)? Congratulate them!
CMS Proposal Affects Some, Not All, Phase 3 Requirements; Provider Preparation Still Needed
On September 3, 2019 by Jonathan Lips
As we have earlier reported, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced a proposed rule that would lighten some existing regulatory burdens for nursing facilities and delay implementation of certain Phase 3 requirements. Recently some LeadingAge MN members have asked whether the proposed rule – if it becomes final – would delay all Phase 3 requirements, and the answer is no.
BENHA Continues Rules Development Team for Licensed Assisted Living Directors
On September 3, 2019 by Libbie Chapuran
The rulemaking process to establish directives related to licensure of assisted living directors is currently underway. An Assisted Living Rules Development Team is developing draft rules and the process is moving quickly.
Several LeadingAge Minnesota Members Will Receive CMS Heightened Scrutiny Visits
On September 3, 2019 by Bobbie Guidry
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will visit six to nine Adult Day Services and Customized Living settings in Minnesota that are subject to “heightened scrutiny” under the Home and Community-Based Settings rule at the end of September.
Individualized Treatment/Therapy Mgmt Plan Tops MDH Survey Trends in Assisted Living Home Care
On September 3, 2019 by Sue Boyd
A recent analysis of Comprehensive Home Care licensed providers surveys for the past quarter (April 1, 2019 – June 30, 2019) revealed several trends. Of the top 10 correction orders written, Tag #1035 Individualized Treatment/Therapy Mgmt Plan has risen to the top of the 52 initial surveys conducted.