News Archives
November 2022 Archives
Below is a list of all of the articles published in the selected month, ordered from most recent to least.
2023 Institute & Expo Registration Opening Soon – Update Your Staff Roster Now
On November 17, 2022 by LeadingAge
It's time to update your organization's staff roster in LeadingAge Minnesota's records.
Registration for the 2023 Institute & Expo will open the first week of December. To help you prepare for a smooth registration experience, we have sent notices to each member organization with a staff roster to review and update.
Really Big Book of Nursing Home Regulations Pre-Order Notice
On November 17, 2022 by Mark Schulz
The thirteenth edition of the Really Big Book of Nursing Home Regulations is finally here and ready to go! It is now available for pre-order.
LeadingAge Minnesota Foundation Seeking Silent Auction Donations
On November 17, 2022 by Lori Meyer
The LeadingAge Minnesota Foundation is excited to announce our Seventh Annual Silent Auction, which will take place as part of the 2023 Institute in February. Thanks to the LeadingAge Minnesota community's generosity, the Silent Auction raises funds to support our dedicated caregivers each year. With your help, we can make this year's auction a huge success!
HUD Proposes to adjust OCAF Based on Higher Inflation and Insurance Costs
On November 17, 2022 by Bobbie Guidry
After advocacy from LeadingAge and others, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has proposed a change in the calculation of Operating Cost Adjustment Factors (OCAFs) to account for high inflation and sharp increases in property insurance costs.
Leadership Changes in Congress Create New Federal Advocacy Opportunities
On November 17, 2022 by Erin Huppert
When Congress convenes next January, the United States will return to a divided government with narrow margins of control in both the US House and US Senate. In the House, Republicans will retake the majority over Democrats. In the Senate, the Democrats will maintain a one or two-vote margin over the Republicans, pending a run-off election in Georgia.
Elderly Waiver Rate Caps Increasing January 1
On November 17, 2022 by Jeff Bostic
The customized living, 24-hour customized living, and overall case mix caps in the Elderly Waiver (EW) program increase effective Jan. 1, 2023, because they are tied to the rise in care center rates. The 24-hour customized living caps will increase by 9.69%, which is the amount of the 2022 care center increase, and the overall EW caps are going up by 9.63% due to minor rate changes in a couple of EW services.
Minnesota Department of Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm to Retire
On November 17, 2022 by Erin Huppert
On Wednesday, Nov. 16, Minnesota Commissioner of Health Jan Malcolm announced that she will retire at the end of Governor Tim Walz's first term on Jan. 3, concluding a career of public service to Minnesota in the administrations of three different governors.
Become An Aging Services Advocacy Champion
On November 17, 2022 by Dan Nelson
In December, LeadingAge Minnesota is launching our Champions Network, a new advocacy-focused membership group with a mission to advance our public policy goals through grassroots engagement. This group is open to all members and will meet virtually once per month.
Keys To Retaining Staff—A Mental Health Perspective
On November 10, 2022 by Terri Foley
Join us for a free one-hour webinar on the Keys to Retaining Staff from a Mental Health Perspective on Dec. 13 from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Compensation & Benefits: Tools, Research, and Resources
On November 10, 2022 by Anna Mowry
Each month, our national partner, LeadingAge, focuses on a new workforce topic to share tools, articles, and research to help providers take action in their workforce efforts. This month’s focus was on Compensation and Benefits.
Argentum Public Policy Institute Registration Now Open
On November 10, 2022 by Libbie Chapuran
Argentum, our national partner for assisted living providers, will host its annual Public Policy Institute March 6-8 at the Hotel Monaco in Washington, DC. Registration for the event is now open.
Free Virtual Reality Headsets for Nurse Aide Training Programs
On November 10, 2022 by Anna Mowry
New software is being developed to create virtual reality (VR) nurse aide skill simulations that align with the Headmaster skills test. Nurse aide training programs and instructors can volunteer to test the VR software to help provide feedback during the final product development stages.
Election Results 2022 and the Impact on Aging Services
On November 10, 2022 by LeadingAge
With a handful of races still being verified, Minnesota will no longer be under a divided state government when the Legislature convenes in January. Governor Walz will return for a second term, where he will continue to work with House Democrats, who are projected to retain the majority. The Minnesota Senate surprised pundits, flipping from Republican control to a narrow one-vote Democratic majority.
Welcome to the New LeadingAgeMN.org!
On November 9, 2022 by Libbie Chapuran
We are proud to welcome you to the new LeadingAgeMN.org, where you can find timely information and helpful resources to help you serve older adults.
MDH Issues a Special Edition ALL Together Newsletter with Changes to Assisted Living Laws
On November 6, 2022 by Bobbie Guidry
In a special edition of the ALL Together Newsletter sent last week, the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) reviewed the assisted living license renewal information and provided a list of changes affecting assisted living facilities included in the Health and Human Services Policy Bill passed in the final hours of the 2022 legislative session.
Answers to Frequently Asked Questions on Recent COVID-19 Guidance Changes
On November 4, 2022 by Kari Everson
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released several changes to COVID-19 guidance over the past two weeks. Members have several questions about the nursing home vaccine mandate, source control and eye protection use, antigen testing of asymptomatic individuals, and resident screening.
NLRB Plans to Protect Workers from Employer “Omnipresent Surveillance”
On November 3, 2022 by Mark Schulz
On Monday, the National Labor Relations Board's (NLRB) General Counsel Jennifer Abruzzo announced her intention to protect employees, to the greatest extent possible, from intrusive or abusive electronic monitoring (described as "omnipresent surveillance") and automated management practices through vigorously enforcing current law and by urging the NLRB to apply settled labor-law principles in a new framework.
Modifications to Emergency Relocation Notice Template
On November 3, 2022 by Bobbie Guidry
Thanks to feedback from several of you, a revised Emergency Relocation Notice template is now available. We have added new language required in all notices that go to residents that passed in the 2021-22 legislative session:
MDH Posts Updated PPE Grid
On November 3, 2022 by Kari Everson
On Nov. 2, the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) updated the personal protective equipment (PPE) grid to reflect the guidance updates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
State Sen. Jen McEwen and State Rep. Liz Olson Hold Community Forum at Viewcrest in Duluth
On November 3, 2022 by Dan Nelson
Sen. Jen McEwen (DFL – Duluth) and Rep. Liz Olson (DFL – Duluth) visited with over 50 staff, volunteers, and residents at Saint Francis Health System's Viewcrest Health Center in Duluth. The lawmakers were hosted by Chet Fishel, Cami Peterson-DeVries, and Brittany Loosbrook of SFHS.
Minnesota State Senate Majority Leader Jeremy Miller Visits Spring Valley Living
On November 3, 2022 by Dan Nelson
Last week, State Sen. Jeremy Miller (R – Winona) visited Spring Valley Living - a skilled nursing, assisted living, and independent living community in Spring Valley, Minnesota. Heather Sellers, Vice President of Patient Services for Spring Valley Living, hosted the visit. LeadingAge Minnesota staff also attended the meeting.