News Archives
May 2020 Archives
Below is a list of all of the articles published in the selected month, ordered from most recent to least.
Finding Hope – May 7 Webinar Explores Role of Spirituality in Building Resilience
On May 5, 2020 by Heidi Simpson
Join our free webinar, Finding Hope in the Time of COVID-19 – Building Resilience Through Spirituality, on May 7 and explore the role of spirituality in building resilience.
It’s Time for the COVID-19 Resource Round-Up
On May 5, 2020 by Jodi Boyne
Each week we summarize and provide links to new tools and resources developed by LeadingAge Minnesota to help you respond to COVID-19. This week we feature tools in the area of workforce, testing and emergency staffing, as well as talking points and promotional materials for next week’s Long-Term Care week.
Caring Careers Start Here: Linking Job Seekers to Senior Care Providers
On May 5, 2020 by Jenna Kellerman
LeadingAge Minnesota is participating in an effort that recruits people interested in long term care using the Caring Careers Start Here platform. Caring Careers Start Here originally began as a campaign from HealthForce Minnesota focused on recruiting students into long term care careers and is now being redirected to recruit displaced workers specifically during the COVID19 pandemic.
Inspections, Testing Top Long-Term Care Priorities of House Task Force
On May 5, 2020 by Jodi Boyne
A new blueprint introduced by the U.S> House Democratic Caucus Task Force on Aging and Families on will make long-term care and affordable seniors housing a priority for future pandemic relief. The blueprint includes:
Push for Transparency in Assisted Living is Met with Request to Prioritize PPE & Testing
On May 5, 2020 by Jodi Boyne
Three members of Congress recently asked 11 assisted living companies to detail their case counts and strategies related to COVID-19, including their use of personal protective equipment, testing, visitation polices, and sick leave, family leave, medical leave and hazard pay offered to employees. LeadingAge and Argentum used this call for information as an opportunity to push the federal government to prioritize assisted living operators for PPE and other resources to combat COVID-19.
Take Action: Contract Congress for Affordable Senior Housing Relief
On May 5, 2020 by Bobbie Guidry
Congress is working on its next COVID-19 funding package and now is the time to raise our voices to support affordable senior housing. Join us to urge Congress to provide funding and support for affordable senior housing, including a $1.012 billion package of relief funds for affordable senior housing:
HUD COVID-19 Cleaning and Disinfecting Webinar
On May 5, 2020 by Bobbie Guidry
The U.S. Housing & Urban Development (HUD) and the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) this week delivered presentations on their interim guidance on facility cleaning and disinfecting for COVID-19.
Nursing Homes: COVID-19 Communicative Technology Grants
On May 5, 2020 by Jonathan Lips
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently announced that, with State approval, Medicaid-certified nursing facilities are eligible to receive up to $3,000 to purchase communication technology that will enable residents to conduct virtual visits with family and friends and to participate in telehealth visits.
State Budget Update Shows Huge Deficit Due to COVID-19 Impact
On May 5, 2020 by Jeff Bostic
The State of Minnesota yesterday released an unusual budget update to measure the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the state budget. As anticipated, the economic slowdown tied to the COVID-19 response is projected to have an enormous impact with the state now anticipating a deficit of $2.4 billion for the biennium.
CMS Asks Stratis Health to Provide Targeted COVID-19 Infection Control Assistance
On May 5, 2020 by Jonathan Lips
During its April 22 COVID-19 call, the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) noted that Stratis Health would be working with selected nursing homes to assess COVID-19 readiness – as a supplement to the infection control focused surveys MDH is doing around the state.
Now Authorized: Alternative Adult Day Services
On May 4, 2020 by Roni Falck
Alternative Adult Day Services received federal approval last week. The Minnesota Department of Human Services has released Bulletin 20-25-01 to provide guidance on Alternative Adult Day Services. These services include: