News Archives
September 2020 Archives
Below is a list of all of the articles published in the selected month, ordered from most recent to least.
Assisted Living/HWS Management Certificate Program Opens for Registration this Week
On September 16, 2020 by Heidi Simpson
The highly anticipated Assisted Living/HWS Management Certificate Program will open for registration this week. This 6-part virtual series features expert faculty and essential content for
National Adult Day Services Week
On September 16, 2020 by Roni Falck
National Adult Day Services Week will take place September 20-26 and is an opportunity to recognize this important service that supports both participants and their family caregivers.
State to Add PDPM Items to the MDS
On September 16, 2020 by Jeff Bostic
Last week MDH announced that Minnesota has asked CMS to calculate the PDPM classifications on the OBRA assessments that are not used for Medicare payment.
COVID-19 Resource Round-Up
On September 16, 2020 by Terri Foley
During the past few weeks, we’ve been adding many new tools and resources to our COVID-19 webpage—with a heavy emphasis on testing.
Efforts to Eradicate Loneliness during the Pandemic and Beyond
On September 16, 2020 by Bobbie Guidry
Even in normal times, many residents in our settings, are lonely – lonely for one to one connection and relationships, lonely for conversation beyond our settings, lonely for opportunities to share their life experiences, lonely.
Safe Care in the Age of COVID – Safe Care Champions Call Next Thursday
On September 16, 2020 by Julie Apold
Safe Care Champions play an important role in meeting our goal of Eliminating Preventable Harm in the Course of Caregiving—which includes eliminating preventable infections during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Resilience Building in 30 Seconds for COVID-19 Stress
On September 16, 2020 by LeadingAge
Often, stress-relief strategies are avoided because we feel we have no time for them. Today’s focus is on resilience-building/stress-reducing strategies
Health Officials Begin Statewide COVID-19 Survey of Minnesota Households
On September 16, 2020 by Lori Meyer
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), with support from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), is conducting a voluntary statewide survey
Health Officials Begin Statewide COVID-19 Survey of Minnesota Households
On September 16, 2020 by Lori Meyer
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), with support from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), is conducting a voluntary statewide survey
Adult Day Services Response to COVID-19
On September 16, 2020 by Roni Falck
A recent survey of LeadingAge Minnesota Adult Day Services providers highlighted significant changes in the field due to COVID-19
Nursing Assistant Training Waiver: Update and Advocacy
On September 16, 2020 by Jonathan Lips
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, both the State of Minnesota and CMS have taken actions to help providers respond, including granting temporary flexibility
LeadingAge Minnesota 2020 Election Guide is Here
On September 16, 2020 by Kari Thurlow
Election season is upon us! Election Day is Tuesday, November 3rd, but starting this Friday (9/18) absentee ballots will be available for the
Revised DOL Regulations Regarding Paid Leave Take Effect Today
On September 16, 2020 by Kari Thurlow
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) has posted revisions to regulations that implemented the paid sick leave and expanded family and medical leave provisions
CMS Nursing Home Testing Call
On September 9, 2020 by Kari Everson
CMS held a call on nursing home testing yesterday evening featuring
Education & Events
On September 9, 2020 by Heidi Simpson
2020 Annual Meeting & Leadership Forum
September 16-18
2020 Sales & Marketing in Senior Housing Certificate Program
Oct. 20, 27; Nov. 10, 19; Dec. 1, 8 (six virtual half-days)
Save the Date: Safe Care in the Age of COVID Virtual Workshop Series
On September 9, 2020 by Heidi Simpson
The goal of Safe Care remains constant – Eliminate Preventable Harm in the Course of Caregiving. Our 3-part Virtual Workshop Series—Safe Care in the Age of COVID—will take a deeper look at what we have learned
Annual Meeting is Next Week
On September 9, 2020 by Heidi Simpson
The all virtual Annual Meeting & Leadership Forum begins a week from today. Three general sessions, 12 breakout sessions on timely and relevant topics
Save the Dates: Assisted Living Manager Certificate Program This October
On September 9, 2020 by Heidi Simpson
Like many things during the pandemic, the essential and well-received Assisted Living Manager Certificate Program is going virtual!
Vista Prairie Communities Appoints Anna Petersmeyer VP and COO
On September 9, 2020 by LeadingAge
Vista Prairie Communities (VPC), a nonprofit provider of assisted living, independent living, memory care and care suites in Minnesota, Iowa and Ohio, has announced the appointment of
Regional LeadingAge HUD Call Scheduled for September 17
On September 9, 2020 by Bobbie Guidry
The next monthly HUD Member Regional Meeting featuring Linda Couch, Vice President of Housing Policy and Juliana Bilowich, Director, Housing Operations and Policy at LeadingAge, is scheduled for next week via zoom.
SNF Quality Reporting Program Public Reporting Strategy
On September 9, 2020 by Julie Apold
CMS recently published a COVID-19 Public Reporting Tip Sheet detailing the SNF QRP public reporting strategy developed by CMS to account for quality data submissions
New: Nursing Home Infection Control Survey Tool and Checklist
On September 9, 2020 by Jonathan Lips
As we shared in last week’s newsletter, CMS has changed the COVID-19 Focused Survey for Nursing Homes tool to include the new testing requirements
FAQ’s on 144G - the Assisted Living Statute
On September 9, 2020 by Bobbie Guidry
In the past several months we have received a number of questions from individuals new to their positions or to an assisted living setting. One of the frequent questions is what applies now, and what
Home Care and Assisted Living Advisory Council Quarterly Meeting
On September 9, 2020 by Bobbie Guidry
The Home Care and Assisted Living Program Advisory Council will hold its quarterly meeting via conference call on Monday, September 14, from 3:00-4:30 PM.
OSHA Recordkeeping Training Available in October
On September 9, 2020 by Jonathan Lips
Maintaining an accurate OSHA log of recordable work-related injuries and illnesses is an important skill that benefits
COVID-19 Resource Roundup: Testing Tools & Support
On September 9, 2020 by Terri Foley
Last week’s CMS Testing Rule generated many new tools for nursing homes on our COVID-19 webpage.
Tips for Coping with COVID-19 Stress: Taking Your Stress Temperature
On September 9, 2020 by Terri Foley
A first step in maintaining your resilience during stressful times is to learn to take your stress temperature. As you notice yourself getting
LeadingAge Advocates for Prioritized Vaccine Allocation
On September 9, 2020 by Jonathan Lips
Last week the LeadingAge national team submitted comments on the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) Discussion Draft of the Preliminary Framework for Equitable Allocation of COVID-19 Vaccine,
Federal Eviction Moratorium Added to Renter Protections Already in Place in Minnesota
On September 9, 2020 by Bobbie Guidry
On September 1, 2020 a federal eviction moratorium was announced which is effective through the end of year. The CDC announced an “exceedingly rare” order
EDUCATION SOLUTIONS
On September 2, 2020 by LeadingAge
2020 Annual Meeting & Leadership Forum
September 16-18
2020 Sales & Marketing in Senior Housing Certificate Program
Oct. 20, 27; Nov. 10, 19; Dec. 1, 8 (six virtual half-days)
On-Demand Webinars – View and Purchase our on-demand webinars
SAVE THE DATES – Watch this space for updates as they become available.
Safe Care in the Age of COVID Virtual Workshop Series
October 22, 29, November 5
2021 Institute & Expo – NEW DATES!
May 19-21 - RiverCentre, St. Paul