News Archives
September 2023 Archives
Below is a list of all of the articles published in the selected month, ordered from most recent to least.
Three New Lifetime Honorary Members Voted into Membership at Annual Meeting
On September 28, 2023 by Libbie Chapuran
Barb Rode, Mark Landreville, and Gene Gustason were nominated for LeadingAge Minnesota’s Honorary Lifetime Membership and approved by voting members at the Annual Business Meeting at the Annual Meeting & Leadership Forum.
Counting Down This Week’s Top 7 Workforce Resources
On September 28, 2023 by Anna Mowry
As we near the end of Workforce Development month, we are counting down our top seven need-to-have LeadingAge Minnesota resources, upcoming must-attend events, and the latest data to support your recruitment, training, and workforce development initiatives.
NHSN Quality Alert Errors
On September 28, 2023 by Kari Everson
The National Health and Safety Network (NHSN) appears to be generating inaccurate quality alerts for the Weekly COVID-19 Vaccination Module for long-term care facility residents.
Minimum Staffing Standard – 3.0 Nursing Hours Per Resident Day
On September 28, 2023 by Mark Schulz
In its proposed staffing rule, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) puts forward a minimum staffing standard of 0.55 hours per resident day (HPRD) for RNs and 2.45 HPRD for nurse aides.
MDS Changes Begin Oct. 1 – Prepare with MDS On-Demand Learning
On September 21, 2023 by Sharon Hollister
Our extensive learning library has on-demand education and training for busy professionals when and where you need it.
Nursing Home Network Special Call - Minimum Staffing
On September 21, 2023 by Mark Schulz
CMS published the nursing home minimum staffing standards proposed rule in the Federal Register on Sept. 6, 2023, and proposes standards that include minimum staffing for Registered Nurses (RNs) and nurse aides.
Legislative Task Force on Aging Convenes
On September 21, 2023 by Kayla Khang
During the 2023 legislative session, policymakers recognized a need to establish the Legislative Task Force on Aging to address Minnesota’s growing elderly population, elders with disabilities, and a rapidly declining workforce. This task force met for the second time on Sept. 12, 2023.
Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board Meets for The First Time
On September 21, 2023 by Erin Huppert
The Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board, created during the past legislative session, met for the first time last Thursday.
Minimum Staffing Standard – 24/7 RN Requirement
On September 21, 2023 by Mark Schulz
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) published the nursing home minimum staffing standards proposed rule in the Federal Register on Sept. 6 and proposes standards that include minimum staffing for Registered Nurses (RNs) and nurse aides (NAs).
American Baptist Homes of the Midwest names Austin Blilie as COO
On September 14, 2023 by Libbie Chapuran
American Baptist Homes of the Midwest (ABHM), an Eden Prairie-based not-for-profit provider of senior living and health care, is pleased to announce the appointment of Austin Blilie as the new Chief Operating Officer.
News from LeadingAge: LeadingAge Urges HUD Action on HOTMA
On September 14, 2023 by LeadingAge
In a Sept. 12 letter to leadership at the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), LeadingAge requested “urgent action” on HOTMA implementation.
Become an Employer Partner of NextGen – Train. Test. Work.
On September 14, 2023 by Anna Mowry
Employers can sign up now to become an employer partner for the next round of the Next Generation Nursing Assistant or NextGen “barrier-free” training program.
High School Credit for Caring Careers Provides New Incentives to Work, Earn, and Learn
On September 14, 2023 by Anna Mowry
As Minnesota high schoolers head back to school this fall, they have new incentives to work in caring careers.
Minimum Staffing Standard Overview and Data Analysis
On September 7, 2023 by Mark Schulz
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) published the nursing home minimum staffing standards proposed rule in the Federal Register on Sept. 6 and proposes standards that include minimum staffing for registered nurses (RNs) and nurse aides.
DHS Releases Revised FAQ for Aug. 1 Care Center Payments
On September 7, 2023 by Libbie Chapuran
DHS has continued to receive questions about the August 1 payments that were sent to all nursing homes. As a result, they have revised the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document to assist providers in understanding the allowable uses of the funds.
Workforce Incentive Grant Program for Care Centers- Deadline Extended
On September 7, 2023 by Jeff Bostic
The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) has decided to extend the application deadline for the Nursing Facility Workforce Incentive Grant Program to Friday, Sept. 15. DHS has posted a revised version of the RFP and application form for Workforce Incentive Grants on the Nursing Facility Provider Portal.
Minnesota Medicaid Program to Require Use of the Optional State Assessment – Webinar Sept. 14
On September 7, 2023 by Sharon Hollister
Register today for the sixth webinar in our MDS series, Minnesota Medicaid Program to Require Use of the Optional State Assessment, on Sept. 14 from 1 – 2 p.m.
Congratulations to the 2023 LeadingAge Minnesota’s Nurse Leadership Certificate Program Grads
On September 7, 2023 by Kari Everson
LeadingAge Minnesota’s Nurse Leadership Certificate Program supports new and emerging nurse leaders. Nurse leaders in skilled nursing care centers, assisted living, or home care settings, new to or moving into leadership positions, came together for five months of networking, learning, and support.
DOL Issues Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for Overtime
On September 7, 2023 by Mark Schulz
The US Department of Labor (DOL) Wage and Hour Division provides notice it will issue a notice of proposed rulemaking to restore and extend overtime protections. In its news release, the DOL stated the proposed federal rule would guarantee overtime pay for most salaried workers earning less than $1,059 per week, about $55,000 per year.
CMS Releases Proposed Nursing Home Minimum Staff Rule
On September 1, 2023 by Mark Schulz
Despite the current workforce reality, the evidence that no single staffing level would guarantee quality care, and our ardent advocacy to negate the most troubling portions of this rule, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has proposed a rule that will impose minimum staffing ratios. We are disappointed our calls to moderate and mitigate the potentially devastating impacts of the rule were not heeded.