News Archives
July 2021 Archives
Below is a list of all of the articles published in the selected month, ordered from most recent to least.
Webinar Effective Strategies for SNF Survey Preparation Scheduled for Aug. 31
On July 28, 2021 by Heidi Simpson
With COVID-19 rates lower than the peak of the pandemic, the Minnesota Department of Health is starting to resume usual survey activities. This webinar is designed to provide skilled nursing communities with information and practices to prepare for licensing and certification surveys.
Billing Office Staff – Register for Billing University for Care Centers Aug. 10-11
On July 28, 2021 by Heidi Simpson
Attention billing office professionals: register now for LeadingAge Minnesota’s popular annual conference, Billing University for Care Centers, on Aug. 10-11.
2021 Annual Meeting – Moving Forward Together at Madden’s, Sept. 21-24
On July 28, 2021 by Heidi Simpson
LeadingAge Minnesota’s Annual Meeting & Leadership Forum returns to an in-person event from Sept. 21–24 at Madden’s in Brainerd.
Register today to attend this signature event where high-level, strategic-focused sessions include:
Tell Congress: Include Investments for Older Adults and the Providers Who Serve Them
On July 28, 2021 by Libbie Chapuran
Congressional leaders are deep in negotiations on a $3.5 trillion infrastructure investment package—so NOW is the moment to make sure US Representatives and Senators hear our voices!
New! PharMerica: A LeadingAge Minnesota Solutions Partner
On July 28, 2021 by Rick Lazzari
LeadingAge Minnesota Solutions, a wholly-owned subsidiary of LeadingAge MN, has partnered with PharMerica, a national leader of pharmacy services. PharMerica specializes in servicing communities with medically complex patient populations, including long-term care, senior living, home health, hospice and more.
CMP Dementia Training Grants Still Available
On July 28, 2021 by Lori Meyer
The deadline is fast approaching to apply for a Civil Monetary Penalty (CMP) grant to cover the costs of the award-winning HealthCare Interactive (HCI)-CARES online dementia behavior training for your staff.
CMS to Address Nursing Facility Payment During Aug. 5 Open Door Forum
On July 28, 2021 by Jonathan Lips
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will share information on fiscal year 2022 skilled nursing facility payment policies during a Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF)/Long Term Care Open Door Forum next Thursday, Aug. 5, at 1-2 p.m.
BELTSS Licenses Over 1600 LALDs
On July 28, 2021 by Bobbie Guidry
The Minnesota Board of Executives for Long-term Services and Supports (BELTSS) received over 2,995 applications before June 30 and over 1,600 Licensed Assisted Living Directors (LALDs) were fully licensed as of July 26.
Vaccination Rates Moving Slowly Toward Goal for LTC Staff
On July 28, 2021 by Jeff Bostic
The most recent Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) update on long-term care vaccination shows slow progress toward the goal rates continuing for staff, while resident rates remain outstanding.
Tracking the Status of Key COVID Waivers
On July 28, 2021 by Jonathan Lips
With Minnesota's COVID-19 Peacetime Emergency ending July 1, a question on members' minds is what waivers are still in place and for how long.
Customized Living Providers: Update Your DHS RHCP Record
On July 28, 2021 by Bobbie Guidry
As we transition to Assisted Living Licensure on Aug. 1, action is required to be a provider of Medical Assistance waiver programs in the Provider Enrollment record with the Department of Human Services.
Assisted Living Bill of Rights – Complete Yours Today!
On July 28, 2021 by Kari Everson
Implementation of assisted living licensure is only days away, and there are many process changes to both operational and clinical work. A new Assisted Living Bill of Rights was created and posted on the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) website many weeks ago. Organizations are required to ensure all residents living in assisted living receive a copy.
CDC Highlights On-Going COVID Risks and Prevention Strategies
On July 28, 2021 by Kari Everson
We have experienced a significant decrease in COVID-19 cases in the spring and early summer compared to the beginning of the year. Unfortunately, during the middle of July, COVID-19 case numbers have spiked, with an approximately 300% increase in cases nationally.
Final Week to Access 2021 Institute Content On-Demand
On July 21, 2021 by Heidi Simpson
Just ten days remain to view more than 100 recorded educational sessions from the 2021 virtual Institute. Sessions from the May conference were recorded and available to registered individuals to view and earn CEUs through July 31, when on-demand access ends.
Billing University for Care Centers is Aug. 10-11
On July 21, 2021 by Heidi Simpson
Attention billing office professionals: register now for LeadingAge Minnesota’s popular annual conference, Billing University for Care Centers, on Aug. 10-11. The all-virtual Billing U equips business office staff with the knowledge, skills and resources necessary to capture appropriate reimbursement and revenue for services provided. Its core curriculum is updated each year.
Register for 2021 Annual Meeting at Madden’s, Sept. 21-24
On July 21, 2021 by Heidi Simpson
It’s time to reunite! Register now for our Annual Meeting & Leadership Forum, which returns to an entirely in-person event Sept. 21–24 at Madden's in Brainerd.
Submit Proposals to AAAs for Older Americans Act Funding
On July 21, 2021 by Roni Falck
Many of the state's Area Agencies on Aging are hosting competitive requests for proposals (RFPs) seeking community partners to implement programs funded through the Older Americans Act. Proposals will support services in the calendar year 2022 for Supportive Services (Title III-B) and Evidence-Based Health Promotion and Disease Prevention (Title III-D).
Tell Congress: Include Investments for Older Adults
On July 21, 2021 by Libbie Chapuran
Congress has begun developing a $3.5 trillion infrastructure investment package — so NOW is the moment to make sure U.S. Representatives and Senators hear our voices!
MDH Reopens Basic and Temporary Home Care License Application Process
On July 21, 2021 by Jonathan Lips
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has reopened the application process for basic and temporary home care licenses as of July 16.
Survey Forms posted for Assisted Living Licensed Settings
On July 21, 2021 by Bobbie Guidry
On Friday, the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) posted the forms staff will use to conduct a survey under the new assisted living licensure laws.
Resilience Tips: From Full Mind to Mindful
On July 21, 2021 by LeadingAge
Featuring Dr. Alyson VanAhn from Associated Clinic of Psychology
As a senior care employee at any level, we have busy lives and many pressures from different directions that we absorb every day. In leadership, there are pressures to complete your administrative tasks and also support your staff to be compassionate and productive. The number of things on your mind can seem to soar to new levels with each email or conversation.
New CDC Guidance for Adult Day Services
On July 21, 2021 by Roni Falck
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued updated guidance for Adult Day Services providers focused on masking and vaccination status.
COVID-19 Relief Funds: What Are You Required to Report to DHS?
On July 21, 2021 by Jeff Bostic
The Department of Human Services (DHS) will require care centers to report the use of COVID-19 relief funds by Aug. 2. To help you comply with these new requirements, we are offering a Payment Coaching Room for care centers members.
Public Health Emergency Renewed by HHS
On July 21, 2021 by Jonathan Lips
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services extended the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) for another 90 days through Oct. 18. With this extension, the 1135 federal blanket waivers issued by CMS will continue unless it decides to terminate one or more of the waivers before that date.
Effective Date for OSHA COVID-19 Standard Is Drawing Near
On July 21, 2021 by Jonathan Lips
The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry published a notice on July 19 (Page 31) that it has adopted the federal OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) to protect healthcare workers from COVID-19. With this publication, the ETS is now effective in Minnesota and will remain in effect for up to six months. During that period, MN-OSHA invites comments about the standard, and LeadingAge Minnesota will submit a memo to the agency in the weeks ahead.
Review Recently Published Assisted Living Licensure Rules
On July 21, 2021 by Bobbie Guidry
The Minnesota Department of Health has announced the Notice of Adoption for the Rules Governing Assisted Living Facilities was published in the State Register on July 19. You may review the Notice of Adoption on the Minnesota State Register website, State Register Volume 46, Number 3 (Page 33).
Moratorium Exceptions Process Application Posted
On July 18, 2021 by Jeff Bostic
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) recently posted the application materials for a new round of the nursing facility moratorium exceptions process on the MDH website. Care centers interested in applying for approval to fund a construction project will need to complete all of the required application materials and return them to MDH by March 17, 2022.
Free Webinar: New Strategies in Falls Prevention
On July 14, 2021 by Rick Lazzari
Falls in the older adult population continue to be a major concern that can negatively impact those injured, their families, and senior communities. But, as noted by the Centers for Disease Control, "falls are not an inevitable part of aging, and can be prevented."
You’re Invited: ECHO Sessions Revisit COVID-19 Clinical Content
On July 14, 2021 by Libbie Chapuran
The Upper Midwest Nursing Home COVID-19 ECHO Collaborative continues to host ECHO sessions, revisiting clinical topics related to COVID-19 with updated information about virus variants and newer treatment options. Additionally, these sessions address topics on leadership and ways to support residents, staff and families. Participants from skilled facilities and assisted living facilities are invited to join.
Final Two Weeks to Access 2021 Institute Content On-Demand
On July 14, 2021 by Heidi Simpson
A little more than two weeks remain to access more than 100 recorded educational sessions from the 2021 virtual Institute. Sessions from the May conference were recorded and are available to registered individuals to view and earn CEUs through July 31, when on-demand access ends.