News Archives
April 2024 Archives
Below is a list of all of the articles published in the selected month, ordered from most recent to least.
Last Chance! One Session Left for No-Cost Mental Health Training
On April 25, 2024 by Anna Mowry
No-cost, virtual Mental Health First Aid sessions are being offered to LeadingAge Minnesota members this spring. Don’t wait—there is only free session left, so register yourself and your teams now.
Benedictine Appoints Jill Hackenmueller to SVP of People Development Role
On April 25, 2024 by Libbie Chapuran
Jill Hackenmueller has been appointed as senior vice president, people development at Benedictine, a LeadingAge Minnesota member and leading faith-based provider of senior care and senior living services in the Midwest.
St. Francis Health Services Welcomes Mark Rentz, VP of Fund Development and Marketing
On April 25, 2024 by Libbie Chapuran
St. Francis Health Services, a valued LeadingAge Minnesota member, is pleased to announce that Mark Rentz is joining their team as the Vice President of Fund Development and Marketing.
Glencoe Regional Health Meets with U.S. Representative Michelle Fischbach
On April 25, 2024 by Dan Nelson
On Wednesday, April 24, LeadingAge Minnesota member Glencoe Regional Health met with their Congressional Representative, Michelle Fischbach along with other local leaders and LeadingAge Minnesota staff.
Workforce Technology Playbook – Bidets
On April 25, 2024 by Julie Apold
The Bidet Playbook is the seventh in a series of workforce technology solution playbooks designed to assist you in identifying technology solutions to help address the workforce crisis.
Connected Communities Grant Webinar
On April 25, 2024 by Gina DiMaggio
Do you ever wish you could build a better system to support the range of health and wellbeing needs of adults as they age? If you do, and if you missed our Connected Communities grant webinar last week, you can now watch it here.
DOL Publishes Overtime Final Rule – Effective July 1, 2024
On April 25, 2024 by Mark Schulz
On April 23, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Wage and Hour Division announced a final overtime rule which will take effect on July 1, 2024, with updates starting on January 1, 2025.
Get Ready: Caring Careers Start Here is Coming Soon
On April 25, 2024 by Anna Mowry
LeadingAge Minnesota and our Imperative partner will soon launch a new resource aimed at promoting careers in aging services to job seekers in Minnesota. Organizations are invited to register and update their profile on this new site.
Long-Time Member Survives Harrowing Accident Thanks to Acts of Good Samaritans
On April 25, 2024 by Libbie Chapuran
Sam Orbovich, an attorney with Fredrickson & Byron, and a long-time Business Partner of LeadingAge Minnesota, survived a traumatic accident thanks to the acts of several heroic individuals.
New CMS Rule on Nursing Home Staffing Ratios: Our Response and Next Steps
On April 25, 2024 by Kari Thurlow
On Monday, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) finalized a long-awaited rule to impose minimum staffing ratios on nursing homes nationwide.
Staffing Standards Update: Understanding CMS’ New Rule
On April 23, 2024 by Mark Schulz
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently finalized a rule to establish minimum staffing ratios in nursing settings, a decision that has stirred significant concern within our provider community.
Only One Session Left for No-Cost Mental Health Trainings
On April 18, 2024 by Alecia Crumpler
No-cost, virtual Mental Health First Aid sessions are being offered to LeadingAge Minnesota members this spring. Don’t wait—there is only free session left, so register yourself and your teams now.
Webinar: Engaging High School Nursing Assistants in Long Term Care
On April 18, 2024 by Anna Mowry
Attend an upcoming webinar to learn how to connect with talented high school nursing assistants who are ready to enter the long-term care workforce.
New Grant Opportunity: Workplace Safety Grants
On April 18, 2024 by Anna Mowry
A new grant opportunity, Workplace Safety Grants for Health Care Entities, has been released by the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) and is open for applications until June 7.
Over Two Years of Workforce Benchmarking Data Available in Data Portal
On April 18, 2024 by Julie Apold
The workforce application within the LeadingAge Minnesota Data Portal has over two years of member-submitted data on employee turnover, retention, and vacancy metrics.
Reminder: New and Improved Nurse Aide Registry
On April 18, 2024 by Bobbie Guidry
Earlier this year, the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) released a new and improved Nurse Aide Registry online system. This new system transitioned to a fully digital experience, which streamlines and improves updates and renewal processes for nurse aides.
Minnesota Department of Human Services Posts Updated Quality Reports
On April 18, 2024 by Julie Apold
The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) has posted updated quality reports on the DHS Provider Portal.
HHS OIG Releases Two New Reports on Nursing Home Discharges
On April 18, 2024 by Mark Schulz
The Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of the Inspector General (OIG) released two reports on April 3 outlining concerns about nursing home facility-initiated discharges.
Seeking Compassionate Volunteers for Alzheimer’s Support Group
On April 11, 2024 by Jessica Lacher
Are you looking for a way to give back to your community? The Alzheimer's Association MN-ND, an associate member of LeadingAge Minnesota, is seeking caring individuals to volunteer as facilitators for their virtual support group, "Moving Forward - Life After Dementia Caregiving (For Partners)."
Kraus-Anderson begins expansion of Trillium Woods
On April 11, 2024 by Libbie Chapuran
Kraus-Anderson has begun the $41.5 million expansion of Trillium Woods, an independent living retirement community located at 5855 Cheshire Parkway in Plymouth, Minn.
Engaging High School Nursing Assistants in Long Term Care
On April 11, 2024 by Anna Mowry
Attend an upcoming webinar to learn how to connect with talented high school nursing assistants who are ready to enter the long-term care workforce.
Three Sessions Left! Seats Available for No-Cost Mental Health First Aide Sessions
On April 11, 2024 by Anna Mowry
No-cost, virtual 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 virtual Saturday sessions.
Deadline May 6: Grant to Support New Americans in Long-Term Care
On April 11, 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 (DHS). It is open for applications until May 6.
Workplace Safety Grants for Health Care Settings Now Open
On April 11, 2024 by Anna Mowry
A new grant opportunity, Workplace Safety Grants for Health Care Entities, has been released by the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) and is open for applications until June 7.
Minnesota Selected for Nursing Home Risk-Based Survey Pilot Participation
On April 11, 2024 by Mark Schulz
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) informed the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) that it has selected Minnesota to participate in their pilot for a risk-based survey (RBS) approach for nursing home standard recertification surveys.
Saint Therese Welcomes Cindy Olson as Chief Sales and Marketing Officer
On April 4, 2024 by Libbie Chapuran
Saint Therese, a LeadingAge Minnesota member, has welcomed Cindy Olson as the new Chief Sales and Marketing Officer (CSMO). Olson is tasked with enhancing the organization's mission through innovative marketing strategies, aiming to boost sales and expand its impact across all services.
Sanford Health Sylvan Court’s Art Program for Seniors Featured in McKnights Long-Term Care News
On April 4, 2024 by Libbie Chapuran
An art program at Sanford Health Sylvan Court, a LeadingAge Minnesota member, was recently featured in McKnights Long-Term Care News.
Discounted Rate for Posting on AgingServicesJobs.org
On April 4, 2024 by Anna Mowry
Post your open positions with a member-only discount on AgingServicesJobs.org – the premier job board for aging services employers to post their critical to fill positions and get connected with qualified applicants.
Only Three Free Sessions Left - Mental Health First Aid Training
On April 4, 2024 by Anna Mowry
No-cost, virtual 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 virtual Saturday sessions.
Workforce Technology Playbook – Earned Wages Access Solutions
On April 4, 2024 by Julie Apold
The Earned Wages Access Solutions is the sixth in a series of workforce technology solution playbooks designed to assist you in identifying technology solutions to help address the workforce crisis.