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.
Candidates for Election to the LeadingAge Minnesota Board of Directors Announced
On September 2, 2020 by Gayle Kvenvold
The LeadingAge Minnesota Nominating Committee has finalized its slate of candidates for election and/or re-election as officers and directors-at-large on the Board of Directors.
Stars Among Us Awards Nomination Deadline Extended
On September 2, 2020 by Barbara Landeen
The deadline for submitting 2021 Stars Among Us Awards nominations has been extended to January 11, 2021. As mentioned previously in this newsletter
COVID-19 Resources Update
On September 2, 2020 by Terri Foley
During the past week, several new tools on testing have been added to the LeadingAge Minnesota COVID-19 webpage.
Safe Care in the Age of COVID – Calling all Safe Care Champions
On September 2, 2020 by Julie Apold
Safe Care Champions play an important role in meeting our collective goal of Eliminating Preventable Harm in the Course of Caregiving (which includes eliminating preventable infections during the COVID-19 pandemic).
Tips for Coping with COVID-19 Stress – Hopeful Video to Share with Staff
On September 2, 2020 by Terri Foley
As we move into this next phase of the COVID-19 pandemic, you may want to share this forward-looking video with staff— entitled The Phoenix: When This Will All End.
NAMI-MN Announces Free Online E-Learning for Direct Care Workers
On September 2, 2020 by Heidi Simpson
NAMI-MN has just released its “Minnesota Healthcare Heroes: Self Care for Senior Workers During COVID-19” interactive online e-learning program.
Application for Day Services Grants Released
On September 2, 2020 by Jeff Bostic
Last month, the Legislature approved more than $20M in state CARES Act relief funds to provide retention grants to adult day services providers to address the impact of business interruptions due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Housing Support (GRH) Reports on use of COVID-19 Spending Allocation Due by September 30
On September 2, 2020 by Bobbie Guidry
The Minnesota Legislature approved a one-time appropriation to temporarily increase Housing Support funding through the Department of Human Services for expenses in the months of March, April, and May 2020.
Funds Available to SNFs to Address Infection Control, Staff COVID-19 Testing
On September 2, 2020 by Jeff Bostic
Last Thursday HHS made a distribution from the Provider Relief Fund (PRF) to nursing homes, which was half of a total distribution of $5 billion that was announced in July.
Reminder: MDH Has Resumed Standard Nursing Home Survey Activity
On September 2, 2020 by Jonathan Lips
Care centers are reminded that the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has resumed standard recertification surveys as of mid-August, consistent with CMS memorandum QSO-20-35-ALL.
Provider Relief Funds for Assisted Living Announced
On September 2, 2020 by Jeff Bostic
Late Tuesday, HHS formally announced a private pay distribution from the CARES Act provider relief funds for licensed assisted living providers.
LeadingAge Minnesota 2021 Institute Moving to May
On September 2, 2020 by Jenny Prosser
The Executive Committee of the LeadingAge Minnesota Board of Directors has approved a significant change in our annual Institute & Expo for 2021.
CMS Nursing Home Testing Rule Takes Effect Today
On September 2, 2020 by Jonathan Lips
As all nursing homes are now aware, CMS last week issued an Interim Final Rule requiring facilities to test staff and residents for COVID-19.