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March 2022 Archives

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

Webinar - Senior Living Staffing: Challenges & Opportunities

On March 17, 2022 by LeadingAge

Sodexo Seniors and McKnight's Senior Living are hosting a free webinar on the staffing challenges facing senior services on March 30 at noon (CT). Along with Sodexo Seniors CEO (Zeta Smith) and VP Human Resources (Jim Moran), Matt McNeill, Director of Senior Living at StuartCo and a LeadingAge Minnesota member, will be the featured presenters.

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Virtual Institute On-Demand Content Available through April 30

On March 17, 2022 by Heidi Simpson

On-demand content from the Virtual Institute and select sessions from the in-person conference are available online for registered participants to view and earn CEUs through April 30.

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Register for Virtual Day at the Capitol, April 5

On March 17, 2022 by Matt Steele

We invite your voices at our upcoming Virtual Day at the Capitol. Join other LeadingAge Minnesota members in a day filled with information and advocacy.

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Register for Sales & Marketing in Senior Living Certificate Program, Begins April 12

On March 17, 2022 by Heidi Simpson

Attend the Sales & Marketing in Senior Living Certificate Program to boost your marketing efforts, sharpen your sales and closing skills, and increase occupancy. The three-part series is on April 12, May 10, and June 14 in St. Paul. It emphasizes the proven, foundational practices to help distinguish your community from your competitors.

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Learn How You Can Maximize your LeadingAge Minnesota Member Benefits

On March 17, 2022 by Luke Jenkins

Join us for a virtual conversation on March 22 at 3:30 – 4 p.m. to get a refresher on all we do to support our members. 

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Volunteers Honored at Institute & Expo

On March 17, 2022 by Barbara Landeen

Volunteers were honored at the statewide and district levels at the recent Institute & Expo. The award recognizes individuals who volunteer in older adult services for their dedication, commitment, and positive impact on the lives of seniors and their communities.

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CDC’s Project Firstline New Resources

On March 17, 2022 by Libbie Chapuran

Project Firstline, led by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), launched a new toolkit yesterday entitled Risk Recognition and Infection Control in Healthcare. As with other Project Firstline resources, the new toolkit aims to increase infection control knowledge and understanding among frontline staff.

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Need to Know: I’m Okay Checks vs. Safety/Security Checks in Assisted Living Settings

On March 17, 2022 by Bobbie Guidry

In assisted living settings, there is a critical difference between “I’m Okay Checks” and “Security Checks” that every provider should understand.

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Pfizer and BioNTech Apply for 2ND Booster EUA

On March 17, 2022 by Kari Everson

This week, the makers of a COVID-19 vaccine applied with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for emergency use authorization (EUA) for a second booster dose.

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CMS Updates Two Quality and Safety Oversight Memos

On March 17, 2022 by Kari Everson

On March 10, the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) updated two quality and safety oversight memos to align more closely with the previously updated guidance from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). 

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Seeking Feedback on Fingerprint-Based Background Studies

On March 17, 2022 by Jonathan Lips

Two weeks ago, assisted living facilities, nursing homes, and other providers licensed by the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) transitioned back to fingerprint-based background studies beginning for new employees.

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Combating Ageism Workshop through MNLCOA

On March 10, 2022 by Libbie Chapuran

The Minnesota Leadership Council on Aging (MNLCOA) invites you to join a virtual Combating Ageism workshop on March 24 from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.

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Special Member Pricing for May PENworks Conference

On March 10, 2022 by Julie Apold

Through our partnership with the Performance Excellence Network (PEN), LeadingAge Minnesota members receive discounted registration for the May PENworks Conference. This year’s conference theme is “CHARTING THE COURSE: Leading Forward” and features over 25 local, regional and national speakers, each sharing best practices centered on visionary leadership, organizational resilience, valuing people, and innovation. 

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Registration Now Open for Health Care Engineers Spring Conference

On March 10, 2022 by Jonathan Lips

Registration is open for the Minnesota Health Care Engineers Association (MHCEA) Spring Conference, set for May 5-6 at Grand Casino Hinckley. 

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Virtual Institute On-Demand Now Available

On March 10, 2022 by Heidi Simpson

On-demand content from the Virtual Institute and select sessions from the in-person conference are now available online for registered participants. Content is available for viewing and earning CEUs through April 30, 2022.

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Final week to Apply for 2022 Leadership Academy

On March 10, 2022 by Barbara Landeen

The application deadline for the 2022 Leadership Academy is Tuesday, March 15.

“Life changing.”

“Best leadership training I’ve ever had.”

“A smart investment in our future.”

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How to Increase Occupancy: Sales & Marketing in Senior Living Certificate Program Begins April 12

On March 10, 2022 by Heidi Simpson

Registration is open for the 2022 Sales & Marketing in Senior Living Certificate Program, happening in person on April 12, May 10, and June 14.

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Meet the 2022 District Caregiver of the Year Award Recipients

On March 10, 2022 by Barbara Landeen

LeadingAge Minnesota presented the District Caregiver of the Year Awards at the recent Institute & Expo.

The District Caregiver of the Year Award honors individuals in older adult services who demonstrate exceptional commitment to older adults and enhance and enrich the quality of life of those in their care. The honorees were selected for the regional award out of a field of 50,000 professional caregivers throughout the state.

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5 Things to Know About Erin Huppert, Vice President of Advocacy

On March 10, 2022 by Libbie Chapuran

Erin Huppert has joined the LeadingAge Minnesota team as the Vice President of Advocacy. We asked Erin five questions to help you get to know her.

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Employer Applications for Summer Health Care Internship Program Due April 8

On March 10, 2022 by Jonathan Lips

Employer applications are being accepted for the 2022 Summer Health Care Internship Program (SHCIP). Hospitals, clinics, nursing facilities, home care providers and adult day services facilities are encouraged to participate on behalf of qualified students in their community.

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White House Sees Role for Service Coordinators in Mental Health Strategy

On March 10, 2022 by Bobbie Guidry

The White House’s strategy to address the national mental health crisis, outlined on March 1 in a fact sheet and formally announced during President Biden's March 2 State of the Union speech, includes training HUD service coordinators, housing counselors, and fair housing grantee staff to be equipped to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental illness and addiction among those they serve. HUD will train staff in these roles to recognize the signs of emotional distress and connect residents with mental health resources.

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FAQs: Tuberculosis Program in Assisted Living

On March 10, 2022 by Kari Everson

During the Coaching Room on March 1, members asked questions about tuberculosis (TB) programs in assisted living. As a result of the questions from the Coaching Room, we've taken the two most asked questions and responded.

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HUD Posts Updated Flyer on Resident and Owner Rights for REAC

On March 10, 2022 by Bobbie Guidry

The US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has posted an updated flyer with information on physical inspections during the COVID-19 pandemic, replacing an earlier version published in 2021.

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OSHA Announces Focused Inspections of Nursing Homes and Hospitals

On March 10, 2022 by Jonathan Lips

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has announced an enforcement memorandum for a short-term increase in highly focused inspections directed at hospitals and skilled nursing care facilities that treat or handle COVID-19 patients.

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Minnesota Pipeline Dual Training Grants Now Available

On March 10, 2022 by Lori Meyer

The Pipeline Dual Training Grant officially opened for application this week. Applications will be accepted through April 12 for up to $150,000 in grants to help employers build dual-training programs.

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This Week at the Capitol: PACE Legislation Progresses

On March 10, 2022 by Erin Huppert

This week, the House Human Services Committee took up HF 2283, a bill to allow Minnesota to fully implement the Program for All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), a nationally recognized and supported community-based model of care for frail older adults.

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Argentum National Conference to be held in Minneapolis this May

On March 3, 2022 by Bobbie Guidry

This May 16-18, thousands of senior living professionals, operators, owners, executives, and community leaders will gather in Minneapolis for the next edition of the Senior Living Executive Conference & Expo, the official meeting of Argentum.

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MDH Offers Assisted Living Focused Lunch and Learn Series on Emergency Preparedness

On March 3, 2022 by Bobbie Guidry

Join the Minnesota Department of Health's Health Regulation Division starting March 8 to learn how your Assisted Living facility can prepare for emergencies. The first Lunch and Learn will provide an overview of emergency preparedness and why the requirements in the law are essential to protect Minnesotans residing in assisted living facilities.

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Free Webinar on Provider Relief Fund Audit Issues

On March 3, 2022 by Jeff Bostic

Next Wednesday, March 9, at 11 a.m, CliftonLarsonAllen is offering a free webinar on Provider Relief Fund (PRF) reporting. The webinar will address the complexity associated with compliance audits of the use of PRF funds and general reporting issues, including allowable uses of the Nursing Home Infection Control Payments.

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2022 Leadership Academy Applications Due March 15

On March 3, 2022 by Barbara Landeen

“One of the best investments we have made is sending people through Leadership Academy.” This was spoken by the CEO of a member organization at the recent Institute & Expo. “They are our succession plans – we need this now more than ever!”

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