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March 2024 Archives

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

Weekend Sessions of No-Cost Sessions of Mental Health First Aid

On March 28, 2024 by Anna Mowry

No-cost Mental Health First Aid sessions are being offered to LeadingAge Minnesota members this spring. To accommodate the schedules of the professionals in our settings, we are hosting two Saturday sessions.

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News from LeadingAge: Hospices and SNFs Must Act Now - Report Leaders as Managing Employees

On March 28, 2024 by LeadingAge

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) explained in a February 2024 MLN Matters article that hospices and skilled nursing facilities must act now to report their designated administrators and designated medical directors as “managing employees,” if they haven’t already done so.

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Budget Targets Released for Finance Committees

On March 28, 2024 by Erin Huppert

Legislative leaders and Governor Walz also released budget targets this week, which outline parameters for handling Minnesota’s $3.1 billion surplus for the remainder of this biennium. This is a critical step in the legislative session, giving a clearer picture of the advocacy that must be done throughout the remainder of the session to ensure seniors have access to the care they need in all the places they call home.

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A Year-Long Celebration of Aging Services: #ElevateAging

On March 28, 2024 by Dan Nelson

Launched in January, this is the fourth month of our #ElevateAging campaign. Don’t worry if you missed out so far; you can jump in anytime! Designed to reshape perceptions and inspire a positive narrative around aging services, this year-long initiative promises to bring together our community in a celebration of resilience, compassion, and dedication.

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Proposed Changes to Assisted Living Laws Aim to Improve Affordability and Ease RN Shortage

On March 28, 2024 by Erin Huppert

This week in St. Paul, SF 1969, a bill supported by the LeadingAge Minnesota and its Long-Term Care Imperative partner, was heard in the Senate Human Services Committee. This marks progress in our efforts to improve the assisted living statutes to improve affordability and ease workforce burdens.

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Alex Knight Named Senior Director of Recruitment and Placement Services

On March 21, 2024 by Libbie Chapuran

Health Dimensions Group® (HDG®), is pleased to announce Alex Knight has been promoted to senior director of recruitment and placement services.

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Upcoming Weekend Sessions of No-Cost Mental Health First Aid

On March 21, 2024 by Anna Mowry

No-cost Mental Health First Aid sessions are being offered to LeadingAge Minnesota members this spring. To accommodate the schedules of the professionals in our settings, we are hosting two Saturday sessions.

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An Innovative Approach to Population Health: Knute Nelson’s Connected Communities

On March 21, 2024 by Gina DiMaggio

Knute Nelson, leveraging a grant from the LeadingAge Minnesota Foundation, has developed the Connected Communities project to address the social determinants of health for seniors across five counties in west central Minnesota, focusing on whole-person health through care management, mental health support and technology.

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An Innovative Approach to Population Health: Knute Nelson’s Connected Communities

On March 21, 2024 by Gina DiMaggio

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NHSN Revises Definition of “Up To Date” for COVID-19 Vaccination

On March 21, 2024 by Kari Everson

The National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) revised its definition of "up to date" for COVID-19 vaccine reporting in long-term care (LTC) facilities.

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Assisted Living Communities and the Latest CDC Guidelines: What You Need to Know

On March 21, 2024 by Kari Everson

Earlier this month, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released updated respiratory virus recommendations for the public.

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Dual-Training Pipeline Grant Open for Applications

On March 21, 2024 by Anna Mowry

The Office of Higher Education's (OHE) Dual-Training Pipeline Grant is open for applications until April 22.

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New Grant Opportunity to Support New Americans in Long-Term Care

On March 21, 2024 by Anna Mowry

A new grant opportunity to Support New Americans in the Long-Term Care Workforce has been released by the Department of Human Services and is open for applications until May 6.

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New! Data Portal Dashboard Plus More Enhancements to Improve Usability

On March 21, 2024 by Julie Apold

LeadingAge Minnesota continuously gathers feedback from data portal users on ways to improve the Data Portal’s effectiveness and has added several enhancements to the site.

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CMS Issues New Enhanced Barrier Precautions Guidance

On March 21, 2024 by Kari Everson

Yesterday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released QSO-20-08-NH, which outlines the required use of enhanced barrier precautions in nursing homes starting April 1, 2024.

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Safe Care: Five-Step Action Plan to Eliminate Preventable Harm

On March 14, 2024 by Julie Apold

Join us in our mission to eliminate preventable harm through the Safe Care five-point action plan. Register for the Safe Care introductory virtual workshop series.

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Inspiring Innovation through Connected Communities: Perham Health’s Elevate

On March 14, 2024 by Gina DiMaggio

What does it look like for a community to prepare for the future to support older adults as they age? That is the question Perham Health has been trying to answer for the last four years.

An $800,000 Connected Communities grant from the LeadingAge Minnesota Foundation has provided seed funding to develop the improved coordination of resources anticipated to improve their community's health and life outcomes.

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Nurse Lunch and Learns Start April 17

On March 14, 2024 by Sharon Hollister

Nurse Lunch and Learn webinars offer quick, focused sessions for nurse teams, emphasizing staff and direct care nurses. Each virtual webinar begins with a brief presentation on key topics, followed by a small group exercise for hands-on application of the learning outcomes.

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Introducing Independent Living Executives Professional Network

On March 14, 2024 by Jessica Lacher

LeadingAge Minnesota is excited to announce the launch of a new and exclusive professional networking opportunity tailored for independent living executives. This group is designed explicitly for LeadingAge Minnesota members serving as executive directors and CEOs in independent living (IL), active adult, and senior coop housing communities.

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Benedictine Welcomes Assumption Community

On March 14, 2024 by Libbie Chapuran

In a heartfelt ceremony, the Assumption Community of Cold Spring was officially welcomed into the Benedictine organization. The event, marked by a sense of unity and respect for tradition, took place on March 5, presided over by Father Tom Knoblach, vicar of clergy and health care ethics for the Diocese of St. Cloud.

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Assisted Living Survey Readiness: Check Your Postings

On March 14, 2024 by Bobbie Guidry

The assisted living statute (144G) mandates several postings. The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has provided a tool on its website, used by surveyors to assess compliance with these posting requirements.

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DOL Joint Employer Rule Vacated by Judge

On March 11, 2024 by Mark Schulz

A federal judge has vacated the Department of Labor’s (DOL’s) “joint employer” rule (the “2024 Rule”), which would have revised the employee-independent contractor test analysis used to classify a worker as an employee or an independent contractor that was set to be effective today, Monday, March 11. 

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HealthPRO Heritage Enhances Wellness with SilverSneakers Partnership

On March 7, 2024 by Libbie Chapuran

HealthPRO Heritage, a LeadingAge Minnesota business partner, announces a groundbreaking agreement with SilverSneakers® to expand fitness and wellness offerings for seniors across the US.

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Jon Dittman Named Manager of Consulting Services at Health Dimensions Group

On March 7, 2024 by Libbie Chapuran

LeadingAge Minnesota member Health Dimensions Group® proudly announces Jon Dittman's promotion to Manager of Consulting Services.

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Don’t Miss the Opportunity to Sign Your Team Up for the 2024 ICan Improvement Contest

On March 7, 2024 by Julie Apold

The deadline for registering a team for this year’s ICan Quality Improvement Contest is March 14. The contest involves developing and implementing a Quality Improvement project identified and led by front-line staff.

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Register Now for April and May Sessions of Mental Health First Aid

On March 7, 2024 by Anna Mowry

No-cost Mental Health First Aid sessions are available to LeadingAge Minnesota members this spring.

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ALADTEC Contract Ending Mar. 31

On March 7, 2024 by Mark Schulz

Effective Mar. 31, the contract for Aladtec with the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) will end.

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MDH Clarifies CDC Isolation Guidance for COVID-19

On March 7, 2024 by Mark Schulz

Effective March 1, individuals in the general public with COVID-19 no longer have to isolate for five days, per new guidance issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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Updated Grant Grid: 25 Funding Opportunities for Providers to Consider

On March 7, 2024 by Anna Mowry

Use our member-only Grant Grid, listing over 25 grants, scholarships, workforce development programs, and more funding opportunities for Minnesota senior care providers.

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