News Archives
November 2019 Archives
Below is a list of all of the articles published in the selected month, ordered from most recent to least.
Join LeadingAge Capitol Hill Insights Call on Nov. 21
On November 13, 2019 by Jodi Boyne
Get the latest scoop on what is happening in Congress and how we can work together to accomplish our important legislative agenda. Join the LeadingAge Capitol Hill Insights call on Nov. 21 at 1 p.m.
Assisted Living Licensure Rulemaking Update
On November 13, 2019 by Kari Thurlow
The two rulemaking processes designed to flesh out the details related to the assisted living licensure and licensed assisted living directors under the 2019 Elder Care and Vulnerable Adult Protection Act are underway.
COMING SOON: 2020 Rate Notices for Care Centers
On November 12, 2019 by Jeff Bostic
The fifth set of annual rates calculated using the new Value Based Reimbursement (VBR) system will take effect on Jan.1, 2020 and they are due to be released to providers by Nov. 15. The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) has indicated that as of now they expect that rate notices for most care centers will be posted on the provider portal by that deadline.
LeadingAge MN Members Receive Live Well at Home Grants
On November 12, 2019 by Lori Meyer
The Minnesota Department of Human Services has announced the newest grant recipients for the Live Well at Home Program. In total, 45 organizations received funding to help older adults maintain their health, independence and community involvement. Among them are five LeadingAge Minnesota members:
New Learnings from OHFC Substantiated Report Focuses on Neglect of Care
On November 12, 2019 by Julie Apold
Neglect of care continues to be among the highest category of OHFC substantiated events across care centers and assisted living/home care settings. Our latest edition of the Learnings from OHFC Substantiated Cases provides on overview of this data, emerging themes, and ideas you should consider in your internal safety and improvement efforts.
2 Free Staff Video Training Tools Now Available
On November 12, 2019 by Terri Foley
Two new frontline staff training tools launched last week are available for free to LeadingAge Minnesota members: Behavioral Health Training Series: Improving Care with Curiosity and Empathy and ICan: Quality & Innovation from the Front-Line.
Making Zero Harm Possible: Dietary Department at Granite Falls Health Care Center
On November 12, 2019 by Jodi Boyne
The Health Dietary Department at Grant Falls Health Care Center was recently awarded the Make Zero Harm Possible Award from LeadingAge Minnesota. The award recognizes staff or teams in aging services settings who demonstrate their commitment to safe, quality care and to treating the people they serve with respect and dignity – always.
New Toolkit Helps Position Providers for Medicare Advantage Partnerships
On November 12, 2019 by Jonathan Lips
A new Medicare Advantage (MA) Supplemental Benefits toolkit from the LeadingAge Center for Managed Care Solutions & Innovations will help you to understand how MA supplemental benefits work, how to assess the activity in your market, evaluate the opportunity, decide which plans to approach, and outline the benefit of your services in terms the plans understand. The toolkit is a LeadingAge members-only resource.
Motivate Your Team: Engaged Speakers to Inspire, Motivate and Transform
On November 12, 2019 by Jenna Kellerman
There is a reason why the keynote speaker is always a standing-room-only session at LeadingAge Minnesota’s Institute and Expo...people need to feel inspired!
It’s National Apprenticeship Week: Grow the Pipeline
On November 12, 2019 by Jenna Kellerman
It’s National Apprenticeship Week! As many organizations work to “grow their own” workforce, dual-training or apprenticeship models are excellent ways to provide workers with the skills they need to be successful in the long-term care profession, and specifically, the practices they need to be successful in your organization.
Final HUD Bill Elusive
On November 12, 2019 by Jodi Boyne
Congress has yet to pass a FY20 HUD appropriations bill as the House and Senate Appropriations Committee have not reached an agreement on spending limits.
Ready to Join the Safe Care or Seniors Movement? Register for “The Basics” Webinar on Dec. 3
On November 12, 2019 by Jodi Boyne
Heard about Safe Care for Seniors and want to know more? Ready to join the movement that is sweeping across aging services settings in Minnesota? Join us on Tuesday, Dec. 3 at 11 a.m. for The Basics: An Introduction to Safe Care for Seniors webinar. The audience for this webinar is LeadingAge Minnesota members who have not yet made the Safe Care for Seniors pledge.
450 Aging Services Providers Commit to Safe Care for Seniors
On November 12, 2019 by Jodi Boyne
More than 450 aging services providers across Minnesota have made the Safe Care for Seniors pledge and committed their organization to implementing a five-step action plan that will prevent harm in the course of caregiving.
Assisted Living Licensure Language Now In 144G
On November 5, 2019 by Jodi Boyne
The Revisor’s Office has updated the 2019 Minnesota Statutes to reflect the changes made during the legislative session as a result of the 2019 Elder Care and Vulnerable Adult Protection Act. When the law was drafted, the intention was to create a new chapter which encompassed all of the Assisted Living regulations to be called 144I. Instead of creating a new chapter, the Revisor’s Office integrated that language into 144G, which has served to date as the Assisted Living Title Protection Act.
Save the Dates: LeadingAge MN 2020 Conference and Program Dates
On November 5, 2019 by Heidi Simpson
As Fall arrives each year, LeadingAge Minnesota puts the finishing touches on the dates for its signature conferences and events for the next year. Open your calendars and save the dates for some of our best, biggest and boldest events in 2020:
Video Training for Frontline Quality Improvement Projects
On November 5, 2019 by Terri Foley
Looking for ways to energize frontline staff? Try asking them to identify and solve problems that can save time and improve care—using the free quality improvement program called ICan: Quality & Innovation from the Front-Line.
Get Engaged in 2020: Participate in LeadingAge MN Committee
On November 5, 2019 by Lori Meyer
Take advantage of the opportunity to learn, sharp and respond to the dramatic changes our field and the work we can do together to improve the aging experience for those we serve. Participate in LeadingAge Minnesota committees!
Dan Lindh Receives LeadingAge Award of Honor
On November 5, 2019 by Jodi Boyne
Dan Lindh, President and CEO, Presbyterian Homes & Services, received the Award of Honor from LeadingAge. The Award of Honor is the highest award that LeadingAge bestows.
Focus on Meaningful Supports for Your Team
On November 5, 2019 by Jenna Kellerman
Our workforce today often faces challenges and complications in their personal lives. Research by the National Human Services Assembly suggests that staff who have stable family lives are more effective at work, as they can focus on work without personal distractions or stress. The Bridging the Gap Toolkit assists you in implementing supports that are meaningful to staff in your organization.
LeadingAge Ziegler 200: New Insights, Top Operators
On November 5, 2019 by Jodi Boyne
Minnesota ranks first in the nation for the most not-for-profit independent living and assisted living settings on the LeadingAge Ziegler 200 (LZ 200). The annual listing is a compilation of the country’s largest not-for-profit senior living multi-site organizations, government-subsidized housing multi-sites and single campuses.
Home Remains #1 Choice for Older Adults; Assisted Living Ranks Second
On November 5, 2019 by Jodi Boyne
Receiving long-term care at home continues to rank as the number one preference for adults age 50 or older, but almost one-fifth said they would prefer an assisted living facility.
MSC+ and MSHO Plan Choices Will Be Mostly Unchanged in 2020
On November 5, 2019 by Jonathan Lips
Minnesotans enrolled in Minnesota SeniorCare Plus (MSC+) and Minnesota Senior Health Options (MSHO) will have the same health plan choices in 2020 as they did in 2019, except in Morrison County, Todd County and Wadena County.
Making Zero Harm Possible: Ecumen Diversity & Inclusion Council
On November 5, 2019 by Jodi Boyne
The Diversity & Inclusion Council at Ecumen was recently recognized with a Make Zero Harm Possible award from LeadingAge Minnesota. The award recognizes individuals and staff teams in aging services settings who demonstrate their commitment to safe, quality care and to treating people with respect and dignity – always.
Free Tool: Staff Behavioral Health Training
On November 5, 2019 by Jenna Kellerman
LeadingAge Minnesota members can now access a new, free tool that will help address one of the biggest needs we hear from providers across the state: behavioral health. The Behavioral Health Training Series: Improving Care With Curiosity and Empathy provides easy-to-understand concepts, practical tips, and professional development that will help prepare staff to work with older adults with behavioral health needs.
CMS Extends Quality Reporting Program Deadline to Nov. 18
On November 5, 2019 by Sue Boyd
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has extended the submission deadline for the Skilled Nursing Facility Quality Reporting Program MDS assessment data for April 1, 2019 – June 30, 2019. All data must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m. on Nov. 18.