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July 2023 Archives

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

Navigating the Care Center Moratorium Exceptions Process Webinar – Registration Open

On July 27, 2023 by Sharon Hollister

The Navigating the Care Center Moratorium Exceptions Process webinar will help care center staff evaluate whether to apply for a moratorium exception and provide an understanding of the various options for implementing property projects and the potential rate impacts of those options.

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Introducing Jessica Lacher: LeadingAge Minnesota’s New Director of Membership

On July 27, 2023 by Libbie Chapuran

LeadingAge Minnesota is excited to welcome Jessica Lacher as the new Director of Membership. With an impressive background spanning 25 years of service in various roles within provider organizations, Jessica's expertise and dedication make her a perfect fit for this position.

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Workforce Technology Playbook – Cleaning Robotics

On July 27, 2023 by Julie Apold

The Cleaning Robotics Technology Playbook is the fourth in a series of workforce technology solution playbooks designed to assist you in identifying technology solutions to help address the workforce crisis.

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Marco: A LeadingAge Minnesota Solution Partner Embracing Sustainability

On July 27, 2023 by Stacy Rogers

Marco is a valued partner with LeadingAge Minnesota Solutions offering our members a one-stop shop for planning, design, installation, and support for technology solutions, printing, security, voice, video, and data.

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SNF Quality Reporting Program Non-Compliance Letters

On July 27, 2023 by Julie Apold

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has begun notifying Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs) that were determined to be out of compliance with the Quality Reporting Program (QRP) requirements for the Calendar Year 2022.

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DHS Seeking Proposals for CMP ResoLute Program Initiative

On July 27, 2023 by Julie Apold

The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS), through the Nursing Facility Rates and Policy (NFRP) Division and the State Civil Monetary Penalties (CMP) Initiative, is seeking proposals from qualified Minnesota Medicaid-Certified Nursing Facilities interested in implementing the ResoLute Program.

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New Data Portal Workforce Benchmarking and Trend Reports

On July 27, 2023 by Julie Apold

Enhanced benchmarking reports have been added to the LeadingAge Minnesota Data Portal to help you track your data over time and benchmark your performance with other member organizations.

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It’s Time to Transition Your Temporary Nurse Aides

On July 27, 2023 by Anna Mowry

Temporary nurse aides hired or who worked under the 1135 waiver have until Sept. 11 to be added to the Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry. LeadingAge Minnesota is here to help providers with this transition process.

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Stacy Rogers Joins LeadingAge Minnesota Solutions

On July 20, 2023 by Libbie Chapuran

Stacy Rogers has joined LeadingAge Minnesota as the Vice President LeadingAge Minnesota Solutions.

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Data Portal Second Quarter Data Due

On July 20, 2023 by Julie Apold

Second quarter data submission for all LeadingAge Minnesota Data Portal applications is due by July 31. Participating in the Data Portal provides access to important benchmarking data and the opportunity to track your performance against benchmarks for the following applications:

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Apply Now to Become an In-Facility Test Site for your Nurse Aide Candidates

On July 20, 2023 by Anna Mowry

Until July 31, eligible providers with nurse aide training programs can apply to become a test site for nurse aide candidates.

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DHS Develops FAQ for Aug. 1 Care Center Payments

On July 20, 2023 by Jeff Bostic

The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) has been receiving many questions about the Aug. 1 payments that will be sent to all care centers.

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Repairing the Nursing Assistant Workforce Pipeline

On July 13, 2023 by Anna Mowry

With over 12,000 open nursing assistant positions around the state, we know there is no single solution to our current workforce challenges. That’s why, together with our dedicated members, LeadingAge Minnesota is doing all we can to repair the nurse aide pipeline.

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News from LeadingAge: House Subcommittee Advances “Unthinkable” HUD Funding Bill

On July 13, 2023 by LeadingAge

During a markup help by the House Subcommittee on Transportation and Housing and Urban Development (THUD) on July 12, lawmakers advanced a Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funding proposal for Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) that would enact serious cuts to affordable housing programs.

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2023 Legislative Report Spotlight – Legalization of Cannabis in Minnesota

On July 13, 2023 by Mark Schulz

This summer, we’ll regularly highlight some of the most significant issues summarized in the 2023 Legislative Report, a benefit of membership in LeadingAge Minnesota. This week’s topic: the impacts of legalized cannabis on aging services providers.

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Board of Pharmacy Reminds Providers about Medication Carts

On July 13, 2023 by Mark Schulz

The Minnesota Board of Pharmacy reminds long-term care providers who utilize medication carts their provider pharmacist or pharmacy is not permitted under board rules to provide goods or services for “below the cost of the service or good.”

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Evaluations and Activity Planning for Residents of Assisted Living with Dementia Care Facilities

On July 13, 2023 by Bobbie Guidry

Requirements for residents with dementia residing in a facility licensed as Assisted Living with Dementia Care include that each person is to be evaluated for their particular interests and specialized needs. Based on the evaluation, service planning should include an individualized activity plan.

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CNA Training Ban: MDH Waiver Request Form Now Available

On July 13, 2023 by Anna Mowry

The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has released a new waiver request form for nursing homes to complete after losing the ability to operate a nurse aide training program for two years.

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Billing Basics for Care Centers – July 19-20

On July 6, 2023 by Sharon Hollister

Join us on July 19 and 20 for the virtual conference Billing Basics for Care Centers to learn the fundamentals and skills to accurately bill for services provided and capture appropriate reimbursement.

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Lyngblomsten at Lino Lakes Set to Open Its Doors

On July 6, 2023 by Libbie Chapuran

In a few short weeks, Lyngblomsten will open its second community - Lyngblomsten at Lino Lakes. The community opens after years of planning and 20 months of construction. The first residents of the main building will move in mid-July.

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ICYMI: Workforce Solutions Big and Small a Top Priority for LeadingAge Minnesota

On July 6, 2023 by Kari Thurlow

This message from President and CEO Kari Thurlow was initially sent to members on July 3

During the first month of summer, I had the honor of connecting with many members in person, first at District Meetings and then at our recent Board of Directors strategic planning retreat.

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News from LeadingAge: Updated Immigration Reform-Focused Dignity Act Includes New Visa Program

On July 6, 2023 by LeadingAge

An updated version of the Dignity Act (H.R. 3359), a large package of immigration reforms introduced in the House by Representatives Maria Salazar (R-FL) and Veronica Escobar (D-TX) on May 23 includes language focused on fixing the current immigration system that aligns with LeadingAge’s current policy priorities.

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DLI Creates Notices and Posters for New Laws

On July 6, 2023 by Mark Schulz

The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry's (DLI) Labor Standards Division assists workers and employers in understanding their workplace rights and protections.

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Assisted Living Change of Capacity Requests

On July 6, 2023 by Bobbie Guidry

The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has implemented several process changes for submitting Change of Capacity requests from assisted living settings.

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Workforce Technology Playbook – Resident Vital Signs Technology

On July 6, 2023 by Julie Apold

The Resident Vital Signs Machine Technology Playbook is the third in a series of workforce technology solution playbooks designed to assist you in identifying technology solutions to help address the workforce crisis.

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Become an In-Facility Test Site for your Nurse Aide Candidates

On July 6, 2023 by Anna Mowry

After a successful pilot program, the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) is expanding in-facility testing to add additional nurse aide test sites around the state.

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DHS Starts Process for Distributing Lump Sum Payments to Care Centers

On July 6, 2023 by Jeff Bostic

The Department of Human Services (DHS) has developed plans to distribute lump sum payments for care centers approved in the recently completed legislative session.

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