News Archives
October 2019 Archives
Below is a list of all of the articles published in the selected month, ordered from most recent to least.
CNA Training Lockout Legislation Introduced
On October 1, 2019 by Jodi Boyne
The Nursing Home Workforce Quality Act (H.R.4468) introduced in Congress last week would remove the mandatory two-year waiting period to reinstate a nursing home provider's CNA training authority that is imposed when fines exceed a certain level.
CARE Opportunity Acts Creates Pipelines, Advances Careers
On October 1, 2019 by Jodi Boyne
Citing the importance of direct care workers in all sectors of the long-term services and supports field, and the millions of workers who will be needed in the next five years, a new bill in Congress establishes grants to recruit, retain, and support direct care workers.
FluSafe: Help Protect Residents from Flu
On October 1, 2019 by Sue Boyd
21 LeadingAge Minnesota members were recently recognized for their commitment to protecting patient and resident health through high flu vaccination rates among health care personnel. Care centers across Minnesota can take proactive measures to protect the people you serve from the flu by enrolling in FluSafe.
Antibiotic Stewardship Honor Roll Recognizes LeadingAge MN Members at Gold and Silver Level
On October 1, 2019 by Sue Boyd
23 LeadingAge Minnesota members have been recognized on the Minnesota Antibiotic Stewardship Honor Roll for their commitment to antibiotic stewardship from the highest levels of administration to prescribers and caregivers.
MDH Releases Norovirus Toolkit
On October 1, 2019 by Sue Boyd
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has released the 2019 -2020 Norovirus Toolkit for Long-Term Care Settings.
Are You Making Zero Harm Possible? They Are!
On October 1, 2019 by Jodi Boyne
Each day, dedicated staff in LeadingAge Minnesota member settings across the state are going above and beyond to create safe, trusted environments for the people they serve and their fellow team members. Today, we recognize four individuals and four staff teams with our Make Zero Harm Possible award.
From RUGs to PDPM: The Importance of the Transitional IPA
On October 1, 2019 by Sue Boyd
It is important that care centers remember that a mandatory Interim Payment Assessment (IPA) is required to transition from Resource Utilization Group, version IV (RUG-IV) to the Patient Driven Payment Model (PDPM) as of Oct. 1.