News Archives
June 2024 Archives
Below is a list of all of the articles published in the selected month, ordered from most recent to least.
Disaster and Emergency Planning Resources for Members of LeadingAge Minnesota
On June 27, 2024 by LeadingAge
As Minnesota grapples with serious weather events throughout the state, LeadingAge Minnesota wanted to refresh a list of resources and steps we are taking to support members who may be impacted.
Knute Nelson | Walker Methodist Announces Key Leadership Promotions and Appointments
On June 27, 2024 by Jessica Lacher
Earlier this month, Knute Nelson | Walker Methodist, a longtime member of LeadingAge Minnesota, announced the promotion and appointment of three key leaders who hold critical roles in the organization’s continued growth and success.
Critical Access Funding for Nursing Homes Open for Applications
On June 27, 2024 by Jeff Bostic
During its recently completed session, the Minnesota legislature provided additional funding equal to $576,000 state share for the upcoming state fiscal year for the Critical Access Nursing Facility (CANF) Program. These funds will be used to provide a rate add-on through June 30, 2025, for any additional nursing homes approved through an application process.
2024 Legislative Report Available Now
On June 27, 2024 by Kayla Khang
LeadingAge Minnesota is pleased to present the 2024 Minnesota Session Legislative Report. This comprehensive document outlines the key laws affecting aging services and the seniors in your care, detailing their impact, effective dates, and recommended actions for your organization.
Statewide Hospitality Fee Invoices May be Erroneous
On June 24, 2024 by Mark Schulz
MDH’s Food, Pools and Lodging Services Section (MDH-FPL) may have been provided erroneous information from locally delegated food inspection agencies causing erroneous invoices from MDH-FPL to be sent to assisted living licensees. The invoice requests the licensee to pay the Statewide Hospitality Fee (SHF) by July 1, 2024, or face administrative action.
LeadingAge National Policy Pulse Call
On June 20, 2024 by LeadingAge
The new LeadingAge National Policy Pulse call has kicked off! You’re invited to join each Monday at 3:30 p.m. ET for a briefing and analysis call, held exclusively for LeadingAge members.
Hospice CARE Act of 2024 – LeadingAge Gathering Member Feedback
On June 20, 2024 by Mark Schulz
Representative Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) released a discussion draft about hospice reform on June 13 titled, “The Hospice Care Accountability, Reform, and Enforcement (CARE) Act of 2024.” The Hospice CARE Act is in draft form but would transform and make the biggest changes to the Medicare Hospice Benefit since the benefit’s inception in 1982.
QSO-24-13-NH Revised Guidance for Long-Term Care Facility Assessments Released Yesterday
On June 20, 2024 by Kari Everson
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services released QSO-24-13-NH providing guidance for nursing homes regarding the long-term care facility assessment requirements. LeadingAge Minnesota adapted the facility assessment from Quality Improvement Organizations to include the new requirements in a template for members. Access the Facility Assessment Tool here.
Minnesota Mandates NARCAN in Assisted Living
On June 13, 2024 by Kari Everson
Minnesota mandates the presence of Narcan, a life-saving medication used to reverse opioid overdoses, in assisted living facilities that have a group housing support agreement. The LeadingAge Minnesota resource center now contains a new resource for Narcan use.
Sample EBP Policy Available for Members
On June 13, 2024 by Kari Everson
The LeadingAge Minnesota resource center now contains a new resource for implementing enhanced barrier precautions (EBP) in assisted living and nursing home settings.
Annual Board Retreat: Focus on Future Initiatives
On June 13, 2024 by Jessica Lacher
The LeadingAge Minnesota Board of Directors gathered earlier this week for our annual retreat and strategic planning session.
Grow Your Workforce with CaringCareersStartHere.com
On June 13, 2024 by Anna Mowry
Long-term care providers can get matched to job seekers on CaringCareersStartHere.com – a resource dedicated to helping Minnesotans make a meaningful move into careers in aging services.
Member-only Discount to Post Open Positions to AgingServicesJobs.org
On June 13, 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.
LeadingAge Weighs in on HUD Efforts to Reduce Barriers to Housing Access
On June 13, 2024 by LeadingAge
LeadingAge supports HUD’s efforts to expand housing access in practical, consistent ways.
Expand housing access in practical, consistent ways, LeadingAge told the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in a June 10 comment letter.
Updated Grant Grid: 30 Funding Opportunities for Providers to Consider
On June 13, 2024 by Anna Mowry
As a benefit for LeadingAge Minnesota members, our Grant Grid, highlights over 30 grants, scholarships, workforce development programs, and more funding opportunities for Minnesota aging service providers.
More MDH Anonymous Feedback Results are In!
On June 13, 2024 by Mark Schulz
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has made public its anonymous survey process feedback results to date. After its initial launch in summer 2023, an unexpected software issue impacted the collection process resulting in a short delay of collection efforts. After its relaunch in October, the results of the anonymous feedback tool are now available.
Maximize Your Recruitment: Upload Your Organization’s Profile on CaringCareersStartHere.com
On June 6, 2024 by Anna Mowry
Long-term care providers can connect with job seekers on CaringCareersStartHere.com, a dedicated platform to help Minnesotans embark on meaningful careers in aging services.
Bed Assist Bar Recalled
On June 6, 2024 by Kari Everson
On May 30, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission and Medline announced a recall of two adult portable bed assist bar models.