News Archives

October 2020 Archives

Below is a list of all of the articles published in the selected month, ordered from most recent to least.

Last Chance to Register for Upcoming Programs

On October 14, 2020 by Heidi Simpson

Sales & Marketing in Senior Living Certificate Program Begins October 20

Learn the essential skills to effectively market your senior community and increase occupancy. 6-part virtual certificate program is October 20, 27; November 10, 19; December 1

New Workforce Report Released

On October 14, 2020 by Jenna Kellerman

A new workforce report was released by PHI, titled Would You Stay? Rethinking Direct Care Job Quality.

Fight the Flu Vaccine Campaign Kickoff

On October 14, 2020 by Bobbie Guidry

HHS has developed a set of tools to spread the word that getting an annual flu vaccine is more important than ever this fall.

HUD Posts Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) Updates

On October 14, 2020 by Bobbie Guidry

HUD has posted an updated version of the RAD PBRA Quick Reference Guide to reflect program changes and frequently asked questions.

DOL Issues Interim Final Rule Dramatically Increasing the Prevailing Wage

On October 14, 2020 by Kari Thurlow

Last week, the Department of Labor (DOL) published an interim final rule that changes how prevailing wages are calculated, which has an immediate impact on foreign workers in the H1B, H1B1, and E-3 programs.

Medical Cannabis Review Panel to Consider New Qualifying Medical Conditions

On October 14, 2020 by Bobbie Guidry

Yesterday, the MN Department of Health announced that the Medical Cannabis Review Panel will meet on Wednesday, Oct. 21, and Thursday, Oct. 22, to discuss petitions for three new potential qualifying medical conditions for participation in Minnesota’s Medical Cannabis Program.

Adult Day Services and Day Support Service

On October 14, 2020 by Roni Falck

As part of the DHS Waiver Reimagine proposal, beginning on January 1, 2021, new clients on disability waivers will not be able to access Adult Day Services until age 55.

DHS Conducting Review of Quality Measurement and Value-Based Reimbursement

On October 14, 2020 by Jeff Bostic

DHS has contracted with a research team at Purdue University to conduct an evaluation of the value-based reimbursement (VBR) payment system as well as the quality measurement efforts of the department.

Licensed Assisted Living Director Update Provided by BELTSS

On October 14, 2020 by Bobbie Guidry

The Minnesota Board of Executives for Long Term Services and Supports (BELTSS) issued a formal notice this week, stating that they are nearing the hearing process for the creation of rules

Health Services Executive Licensing Progresses in Minnesota

On October 14, 2020 by Bobbie Guidry

The Minnesota Board of Executives for Long Term Services and Supports (BELTSS) has begun the hearing process for amendments to rules governing licensure of Health Services Executives (HSE),

COVID-19 Resource Round-Up: Visitation Toolkit

On October 14, 2020 by Terri Foley

To help members operationalize Monday’s release of MDH guidance for visitation in Assisted Living and HWS settings and CMS visitation guidance in memorandum QSO-20-39-NH,

Are You Willing to Host Clinicals?

On October 14, 2020 by Jenna Kellerman

Healthcare programs require clinical experiences for students to complete their education programs.

Need Emergency Staffing Funds?

On October 14, 2020 by Jeff Bostic

The Provider Relief Fund web page now includes a portal for applying for $20 billion in additional COVID-19 response funding.

Minnesota Department of Health Releases Proposed Assisted Living Licensure Rules

On October 14, 2020 by Kari Thurlow

The Minnesota Department of Health is proposing new rules governing assisted living facilities (Chapter 4659).

New Visitation Guidance for Nursing Homes and HWS/AL Takes Effect October 17

On October 14, 2020 by Jonathan Lips

Both nursing homes and housing with services/assisted living settings will be hard at work this week preparing for implementation of new visitation guidance that takes for effect for both of these provider groups this Saturday, Oct. 17.

Safe Care in the Age of COVID Workshop Series

On October 7, 2020 by Heidi Simpson

This is the perfect time to connect with your colleagues to talk about Safe Care for Seniors and how to apply its principles and strategies to improve outcomes in key COVID-related safety areas such as infections, adverse events, resident quality of life and staff safety.

Juniper Offers Online Wellness Classes for Seniors

On October 7, 2020 by Bobbie Guidry

As with so many other resources in this time of pandemic, Juniper has moved a number of their classes online for easy remote access.

Registration Open for MAPS Conference

On October 7, 2020 by LeadingAge

Registration is now open for the Minnesota Alliance for Patient Safety (MAPS) Annual Conference.

Experts Predict Senior Housing Post-Pandemic Design

On October 7, 2020 by Bobbie Guidry

In the age of COVID-19, senior living designers have been hard at work to figure out what a “new normal” might look like within the industry.

New Requirement to Submit Documentation to QIOs Electronically

On October 7, 2020 by Jeff Bostic

Effective October 1 of this year, a new federal rule requires the submission of all documentation to Quality Improvement Organizations (QIOs) through an electronic submission method.

CMS Memo Addresses Emergency Preparedness Exercises

On October 7, 2020 by Jonathan Lips

Under CMS emergency preparedness regulations, nursing facilities are required to conduct two emergency preparedness testing exercises annually.

Walz to Convene Special Session Next Week

On October 7, 2020 by Kari Thurlow

Governor Tim Walz announced today that he will convene a special session of the Legislature on Monday, Oct. 12, as he plans to extend the peacetime emergency for another 30 days. This will be the fifth special session of 2020.

Nursing Facility Survey Tip: Semiannual Inspection of Fire Alarm System

On October 7, 2020 by Jonathan Lips

The Minnesota State Fire Marshal has posted an advisory to its webpage advising nursing facilities to complete a fire alarm and signaling code inspection checklist as soon as possible.

COVID-19 Resource Roundup: Self-Care & Stress Relief Tools

On October 7, 2020 by Terri Foley

We’ve created a new section on the LeadingAge MN COVID-19 website that provides coping, self-care, and stress relief resources for staff. We will continue to add new tools in the coming months.

U.S. Postal Service Response to LTC COVID-19 Prevention Screening

On October 7, 2020 by Bobbie Guidry

We have had a number of questions about COVID-19 screening of postal workers before they enter senior housing settings to deliver mail.

HHS Updates FAQ for Provider Relief Fund

On October 7, 2020 by Jeff Bostic

HHS recently posted an updated FAQ for the Provider Relief Fund (PRF). The FAQ includes a number of entries about applying for funds under the recently announced phase 3 of the general distribution

MDH Seeks Qualified Candidates for Assisted Living Quality of Care Task Force

On October 7, 2020 by Bobbie Guidry

In a Bulletin issued October 1^st, the Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) invites qualified candidates to apply to serve on the newly formed Resident Quality of Care and Outcomes Task Force.

LeadingAge Minnesota Foundation Releases RFP for Rural Grant

On October 7, 2020 by Terri Foley

Today, the LeadingAge Minnesota Foundation (LAMF) is releasing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a rural grant project called Connected Communities for Healthy Aging.