News Archives
January 2020 Archives
Below is a list of all of the articles published in the selected month, ordered from most recent to least.
Vista Prairie, Benedictine Health System Featured at February Governance Intensive
On January 7, 2020 by Barbara Landeen
Are you and your governing boards grappling with big issues? Engaging in generative discussion and strategic decision-making is essential to your success and viability. Join Vista Prairie and Benedictine Health System at the Feb. 5 Governance Intensive during Institute and participate in an interactive session as they share their experiences in strategic board work.
Lynette Berglund, Care Attendant at Grand Arbor, Makes Zero Harm Possible
On January 7, 2020 by Jodi Boyne
Lynette Berglund, a care attendant at Grand Arbor in Alexandria, recently received the Make Zero Harm Possible Award from LeadingAge Minnesota. The award recognizes staff in aging services settings who demonstrate their commitment to safe, quality care and to treating the people they serve with respect and dignity – always.
Top Trends in Aging Services: Preparing for Historic Changes
On January 7, 2020 by Jodi Boyne
Senior living and care organizations are facing a time of great uncertainty, and the speed and diversity of change seems unparalleled. Health Dimensions Group (HDG) recently published its Top Trends in Aging Services: Preparing for Historic Changes list for 2020.
Superior Health Rolls Out New Work to Support Quality and Safety in Nursing Homes
On January 7, 2020 by Jodi Boyne
The Superior Health Quality Alliance (Superior Health) is rolling out new work to help nursing homes and community coalitions improve quality and safety.
Hazardous Drug Management Rules Now in Effect for Health Care Centers and Assisted Living
On January 7, 2020 by Sue Boyd
While the new standards for handling hazardous drugs in health care facilities went into effect for skilled nursing, long-term care and assisted living in December, there are many questions on who the rules apply to, who is enforcing the rule and how to be compliant in the various care centers. The following information answers some frequently asked questions:
CMS Posts Draft Version of 2020 MDS Item Sets
On January 7, 2020 by Sue Boyd
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) unexpectedly announced last month that it posted a new draft version of the 2020 MDS item sets (v1.18.0) for skilled nursing settings that is scheduled to go into effect Oct. 1, 2020. Changes of note in this draft version:
CMS Releases Results of Second Year of Value-Based Purchasing
On January 7, 2020 by Jeff Bostic
The Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the results of the second year of implementation of Value-Based Purchasing (VBP) for skilled nursing settings. The results are a mixed review for Minnesota care centers.
Will You Make the Action Honor Roll?
On January 7, 2020 by Julie Apold
LeadingAge Minnesota members who complete their Safe Care for Seniors Self-Assessment and successfully implement at least one action in each step of the 5-Step Action plan will be recognized at this year’s Institute & Expo as the inaugural members of the Action Honor Roll. The deadline for completion is Friday, Jan. 17. Enter the Safe Care for Seniors portal and show us your progress.
Online Calculator: What’s Your Turnover Cost?
On January 7, 2020 by Jenna Kellerman
An organization that averages 40 staff terminations per year is spending at least $180,000. What’s your turnover cost? A new online calculator from LeadingAge can help you see how much staff turnover is costing your community.
Now Available: Electronic Monitoring Consent Forms
On January 7, 2020 by Jonathan Lips
The Minnesota Department of Health has released an Informational Bulletin and Consent forms for the Electronic Monitoring law that went into effect on Jan. 1.
New SNSA (Nursing Pool) Caps in Effect
On January 1, 2020 by Jeff Bostic
The State of Minnesota has set the statutory limits that Supplemental Nursing Services Agencies (SNSAs) can charge per hour for each type of staff. The new caps are effective Jan. 1, 2020.