News Archives
April 2025 Archives
Below is a list of all of the articles published in the selected month, ordered from most recent to least.
April 16 Lunch & Learn Webinar Available for Download
On April 24, 2025 by Sharon Hollister
Last week we launched the 2025 series of Nurse Lunch & Learn webinars. The April 16 recording – Charting Medications that Can’t Be Given – is now available for download in the Resource Center. This is a member benefit, so there is no charge to view this timely content (member login required.)
IL Executives Network Focuses on Purposeful Living at April Meeting
On April 24, 2025 by Jessica Lacher
Thank you to everyone who attended the Independent Living Executives Networking Group on Wednesday, April 23. We are especially grateful to Rob Lahammer, vice president of engagement and advocacy at Presbyterian Homes & Services, for leading a thoughtful and engaging session on purposeful living in senior living communities.
New Immigration Enforcement Guide: Preparing for ICE Activity
On April 24, 2025 by Anna Mowry
With new changes in immigration enforcement policies, we have released a new free, member-only resource— Immigration Enforcement Guide: Preparing for ICE Activity — to help aging services organizations prepare to create safe, informed, and responsive environments in the event of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity.
EduCare Now En Español
On April 24, 2025 by Anna Mowry
Quality care starts with understanding. EduCare is excited to announce several courses are now available in Spanish.
Registration Open for June District Meetings
On April 24, 2025 by Lori Meyer
There is a lot going on these days. A lot. Organizations serving the senior community are facing a growing number of complex challenges and the path forward is not always clear.
HUD to Delay HOTMA Compliance
On April 24, 2025 by Shelli Bakken
Staff from HUD have announced publicly - at both the LeadingAge Leadership Summit in Washington, D.C. and a recent NAHMA conference – that there will be a delay in requiring providers to comply with HOTMA (Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act).
NETStudy 2.0 Offline Starting Friday Evening until Monday Morning
On April 24, 2025 by Mark Schulz
Late on Wednesday afternoon the Department of Human Services (DHS) notified NETStudy 2.0 system users via a GovDelivery message that the NETStudy 2.0 system will be offline for a server upgrade starting on Friday, 4/25, at 7 p.m. and expected to return to normal operations on Monday, 4/28, at 8 a.m. During this server upgrade, do not log into NETStudy 2.0 until you receive an all-clear message from DHS.
Stay Up to Date: Check Your MN–ITS Mailbox for Revalidation Notices
On April 24, 2025 by Bobbie Guidry
The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) uses the MN–ITS PRVLTR Mailbox as a primary method for communicating important updates.
Keeping Pace with Survey Trends: Strengthening Change-In-Condition Practices
On April 24, 2025 by Kari Everson
Recent survey trends have revealed a notable uptick in deficiencies tied to the identification of resident changes in condition and the timely completion of follow-up comprehensive assessments.
The Long-Term Care Imperative Responds to Governor Walz’s Seventh State of the State Address
On April 24, 2025 by Jessica Lacher
In a shorter-than-usual State of the State address, Gov. Tim Walz cast Minnesota as a national model of bipartisan cooperation and progressive achievement. He emphasized the state’s leadership in education, labor rights, health care access and economic growth.
Virtual Institute Access Ends April 30
On April 17, 2025 by Sharon Hollister
On-demand session content from the 2025 Institute & Expo is available for registered participants through April 30. This is convenient way to gain new knowledge and earn CEUs for LNHA members who still need them by this year’s renewal deadline.
Vista Prairie Communities Expands Leadership Team – Kacey Kasel Appointed as Regional Director of Operations
On April 17, 2025 by LeadingAge Minnesota
Earlier this week, Vista Prairie Communities (VPC) is pleased announced the return of Kacey Kasel, RN, BSN, PHN, LALD as a Regional Director of Operations (RDO). In this expanded leadership role, Kacey will provide additional operational support to VPC’s communities, ensuring a continued focus on excellence in care, team development, and resident well-being.
2025 Workplace Safety Grant Opportunity
On April 17, 2025 by Julie Apold
The Office of Rural Health and Primary Care has opened the application period for the 2025 Workplace Safety Grants for Health Care Entities. Application submissions are due by 4:30 p.m. on June 13. Long-term care facilities are eligible to apply for funding with awards up to $50,000.
Nursing Homes Must Now Submit Off-cycle Revalidations by Aug. 1
On April 17, 2025 by Mark Schulz
Nursing homes must now submit off-cycle revalidations by August 1. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) enacted a final rule in November 2023 implementing portions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, which added a section to the Social Security Act related to ownership, management, and related parties.
HCBS Workforce Incentive Funds Remain Delayed
On April 17, 2025 by Jeff Bostic
The slow developing HCBS workforce incentive grant program, which was created and funded by the 2023 Legislature, has still not reached the point of sending money to employers, despite a plan to have done so by the end of March.
Resource Describing Application of Disability Waiver Policies for AL Licensed Facilities Released by DHS
On April 17, 2025 by Bobbie Guidry
Assisted living facilities that provide customized living (CL) services to people on the Brain Injury (BI) and Community Access for Disability Inclusion (CADI) waivers must follow specific limitations based on the setting’s CL enrollment date.
Quality in Action: Fairview University Transitional Care
On April 17, 2025 by Julie Apold
Too often, the loudest voices in senior care focus on challenges and shortcomings. But across Minnesota, providers are demonstrating excellence, innovation, and high performance. Our new series, Quality in Action, aims to spotlight these success stories—highlighting senior care organizations that are achieving exceptional results through their commitment to quality and safety.
Nursing Home Awardees Represent 95% of All DLI Ergonomic Safety Grants
On April 17, 2025 by Mark Schulz
The Department of Labor and Industry (DLI) has been accepting grant request applications for its workplace Ergonomic Safety Grant Program since summer 2023. To date, 75 of 79 awarded grants have been provided to nursing home applicants with several more requests due to be awarded soon.
Governor Walz Says Federal Medicaid Cuts Would be a “Crisis” for Seniors – LTCI Responds
On April 17, 2025 by Ben Hansen
During a roundtable on Tuesday, April 15, Governor Tim Walz said: “If you think we’re in a crisis now, especially for seniors living in rural Minnesota, cut Medicaid and find out what happens. There’s no way the state of Minnesota can come close to back filing what’s lost.”
Register for the Spring Nurse Lunch and Learn Series – April 16, May 14, and June 16
On April 10, 2025 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.
Free Recruitment Tool: Get Matched to Job Seekers with CaringCareersStartHere.com
On April 10, 2025 by Anna Mowry
Is your organization receiving job seeker matches? CaringCareersStartHere.com is helping connect job seekers with long-term care employers and elevating careers in aging services across the state.
Join The Fund Developers Professional Network - Connect, Learn and Grow
On April 10, 2025 by Gina DiMaggio
Are you involved in fundraising for your organization? You’re invited to be part of our Fund Developers Professional Network — a supportive community of peers working in senior care.
New I-9 Form Released
On April 10, 2025 by Anna Mowry
US Citizenship and Immigration Services has released changes to the Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification. Employers should review their current I-9 form’s expiration date and begin integrating the new I-9 form into their employee verification systems and processes.
Last Chance: Apply by April 15 for Dual-Training Pipeline Grants
On April 10, 2025 by Anna Mowry
The Office of Higher Education's (OHE) Dual-Training Pipeline Grant is open for applications until April 15.
Invest in Your Future Workforce – Support High School Students with Nurse Aide Testing
On April 10, 2025 by Anna Mowry
The Next Generation Nursing Assistant training program, “NextGen”, ends May 1st, leaving many high schools students unable to afford their state Nurse Aide exams. Now is a perfect time for employers to get involved and support our future workforce.
Reframe Aging Minnesota – Participation Opportunities
On April 10, 2025 by Bobbie Guidry
Did you know that Minnesota has a Reframe Aging Initiative? The Center for Healthy Aging and Innovation and the Minnesota Leadership Council on Aging are sponsoring a series of sessions, titled, “Free Framer Fridays” to engage Minnesotans in championing a Minnesota free of agism.
Federal Judge Blocks CMS Staffing Mandate
On April 10, 2025 by Ben Hansen
On April 7, 2025, U.S. District Judge Matthew J. Kacsmaryk (TX) ruled in favor of the American Health Care Association, LeadingAge, and four nursing homes, finding that CMS exceeded its authority by imposing a federal minimum staffing mandate on nursing homes.
LeadingAge Minnesota Members Advocate for Aging Services in Washington, D.C.
On April 10, 2025 by Ben Hansen
This week, LeadingAge Minnesota members headed to our nation’s Capital to advocate on behalf of aging services providers and the seniors we serve.
Human Services Budget Bills Advance House and Senate Committees with Divergent Priorities
On April 10, 2025 by Erin Huppert
This week, lawmakers worked long hours to construct budget bills that direct spending and cuts over the next two years.
Nurse Lunch and Learns – April 16, May 14, and June 16
On April 3, 2025 by Sharon Hollister
Nurse Lunch and Learn webinars offer quick, focused sessions for nurse teams, emphasizing staff and direct care nurses.