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MN House debates Human Services Finance Bill
On May 9, 2024 by Erin Huppert
Legislative Action
On Monday evening, the House debated the Human Services Finance Omnibus Bill, HF5280. The House position includes Long-Term Care Imperative priorities to allow LPNs in assisted living settings to work to the top of their scope and codifies implementation steps for Program for All Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE).
New Rules Advanced by the Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board
On May 9, 2024 by Jeff Bostic
The Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board today adopted two proposed rules. One requires that starting in calendar year 2025 nursing homes to have 11 holidays where time and a half is paid. Seven of those must be official state holidays, and the other four can be other days if agreed to by a majority of employees.
District Meetings Are May 29 – June 7, Include 2.5 CEU Clock Hours – Register Now
On May 9, 2024 by Barbara Landeen
Attend your local District Meeting this May and June for important updates and discussion and earn 2.5 free CEUs. View the agenda here.
State News
Over 75% of DLI Ergonomic Safety Grants Are Nursing Home Awardees
On May 9, 2024 by Mark Schulz
The Department of Labor and Industry (DLI) has been accepting grant request applications for its workplace Safety Grant Program since last summer. To date, 24 of 31 awarded grants have been provided to nursing home applicants.
Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Provider Capacity Grants for Rural and Underserved Communities Announced
On May 9, 2024 by Bobbie Guidry
This week DHS through its Grants, Equity, Access, and Research (GEAR) Division announced a third round of applications for Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Provider Capacity Grants for Rural and Underserved Communities.
Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board Moving Forward on Minimum Wage Rule
On May 2, 2024 by Jeff Bostic
As expected, the Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board moved earlier this week to draft a proposed rule that establishes minimum wages and a minimum number of paid holidays for nursing home employees.
Federal News
HUD Posts FAQ on Service Coordinators in Multifamily Housing Notice of Funding Opportunity
On May 9, 2024 by Bobbie Guidry
On May 7, HUD posted its Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) related to its Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for grants for Service Coordinators in Multifamily Housing, applications for which are due May 23.
Minimum Staffing Rule PowerPoint Presentation for Board of Directors
On May 9, 2024 by Mark Schulz
A new resource is available to LeadingAge Minnesota members for use with their Board of Directors describing the staffing mandate from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and includes strategic questions for their discussion.
HUD Announces Resources for Extreme Heat Scenarios
On May 2, 2024 by Bobbie Guidry
On April 23, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced its first actions to address extreme heat in affordable housing properties.
Notable News
2 Weeks Left to Submit a Connected Communities Grant Application
On May 9, 2024 by Gina DiMaggio
The Connected Communities grant opportunity is available to LeadingAge Minnesota members outside the seven-county Twin Cities metro area.
Call for Nominations: District A Director Election at May 29 District Meeting
On May 9, 2024 by Barbara Landeen
An election will be held to fill the vacant District A Director position during the upcoming District Meeting on May 29.
LeadingAge Minnesota Foundation Scholarship Deadline Approaching
On May 2, 2024 by Lori Meyer
The LeadingAge Minnesota Foundation is excited to offer educational scholarships to the staff of our member organizations.
Member News
Members Gather for Inaugural Technology Conference Hosted by LeadingAge Minnesota
On May 9, 2024 by Jessica Lacher
Earlier this week, LeadingAge Minnesota welcomed attendees to our first ever Technology Conference. Members had the opportunity to explore the latest advancements in reshaping the landscape of aging services and connect 1:1 with vendors who offer solutions to support resident safety, quality care, culinary technologies and much more.
Introducing: Caring Careers Start Here
On May 9, 2024 by Anna Mowry
We are excited to introduce CaringCareersStartHere.com, a resource dedicated to helping Minnesotans explore careers in aging services.
Member only discount when posting on AgingServicesJobs.org
On May 2, 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.