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April 2025 Archives
Below is a list of all of the articles published in the selected month, ordered from most recent to least.
Deadline Next Week: Summer Health Care Internship Program
On April 10, 2025 by Anna Mowry
Need an extra pair of hands and want to inspire interns this summer? Employer applications are now being accepted for the 2025 Summer Health Care Internship Program (SHCIP). Nursing facilities, home care providers, and adult day service facilities are encouraged to participate.
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.
Second Annual Technology Conference is Less than Three Weeks Away – Don’t Miss This
On April 10, 2025 by Sharon Hollister
Join us April 30 at the Heritage Center of Brooklyn Center for the 2025 Technology Conference—your final opportunity to earn up to 6.5 NHA CE clock hours for this year’s renewal period.
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.
Technology Conference - Last Chance to Earn Your NHA CE Clock Hours
On April 3, 2025 by Sharon Hollister
Join us April 30 at the Heritage Center of Brooklyn Center for the 2025 Technology Conference—your final opportunity to earn up to 6.5 NHA CE clock hours for this year’s renewal period.
Learn More About LeadingAge Minnesota Solutions Partner, Select Rehabilitation
On April 3, 2025 by Stacy Rogers
Select Rehabilitation is LeadingAge Minnesota Solutions preferred therapy partner. Your partnership with them helps advance our outreach, advocacy, and education at LeadingAge Minnesota, in addition to the many benefits they bring to your community.
Updated HUD Income Limits and Metro HRA Payment Standards Released
On April 3, 2025 by Shelli Bakken
HUD has released its income limits for affordable rental communities, effective 4/1/2025. These income limits are used by providers of affordable rental property to help a property determine eligibility criteria.
HUD Hot Topics
On April 3, 2025 by Shelli Bakken
Each month, Minnesota Housing posts an update for providers called HOT Topics. This publication recaps top items they’ve been finding in Management Occupancy Reviews (MOR) and other relevant updates for providers of HUD housing.
MnCHOICES Assessment Duration of Validity Extended
On April 3, 2025 by Bobbie Guidry
Effective July 1, 2025, MnCHOICES initial assessments will be valid for 365 days from the interview date to establish program eligibility, extended from the current validity of 60 days.
MDH Offers Emergency Preparedness Basics Workshops
On April 3, 2025 by Bobbie Guidry
The Minnesota Department of Health Office of Emergency Preparedness has contracted with Vital Learning Strategies to offer Emergency Preparedness Basics Workshops for LTC facilities.
Now is the Time to Submit Your Data Portal First Quarter Data
On April 3, 2025 by Julie Apold
Data submission for Quarter 1, 2025 is now open through April 30 in the LeadingAge Minnesota Data Portal. Take advantage of this opportunity to track your operational performance over time and benchmark your data against others at the state, regional and other comparison groups, such as groups with similar capacity and services.
LeadingAge Minnesota Foundation Accepting Scholarship Applications
On April 3, 2025 by Lori Meyer
In case you missed it, the LeadingAge Minnesota Foundation (LAMF) is offering over $55,000 in educational scholarships to eligible caregivers and other employees of our member organizations for 2025.
Legislature Releases Budget Targets
On April 3, 2025 by Ben Hansen
Late last week, the House and Senate released budget targets with significant differences. The House proposes $1.1B in cuts this biennium, compared to $754M from the Senate. Those gaps widen in FY2028–29: $2.6B vs. $1.7B, respectively.