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A significant step in preparing for the implementation of Assisted Living (AL) Licensure is reading and understanding the Minnesota statutes, laws and rules that govern it. AL directors will be required to attest to completing this requirement on both the AL licensure application and their application to become a licensed assisted living director. 

LeadingAge Minnesota’s acclaimed Leadership Academy is entering its twelfth year this June, and we are accepting applications through April 26. This 8-month program develops leadership capacity and core competencies of aging services professionals by tapping their natural talents and authentic leadership style. It blends leadership theory, applied learning, and personalized coaching to mentor current and emerging leaders in our field.

More than 30 organizations have already registered for the two-part virtual Governance Workshop, Next Gen Governance for a Next Gen World, on April 7 and 14. In the wake of the pandemic, it is important to shift focus from response to strategic recovery and resilience. The workshop is designed for executives and board members to identify risk areas and opportunities for strong operations in the short and long term. Participation includes a set of diagnostic assessments that will be used to create a roadmap for navigating disruption, change, strategy, opportunity and risk.

While Minnesota’s Assisted Living Licensure application form is not yet final and published, we expect it will be public on or about May 1. That leaves just a few short weeks for providers wanting to become licensed assisted living settings to complete their application in time to meet the June 1 deadline already in statute. MN Statute 144G.12 outlines several requirements that we expect to be on the application form, and you can start preparing now.

There is still time to register for the upcoming 3-part virtual workshop A Practical Guide to Providing Safe Care for Seniors on April 6, 13 and 20. This series is for organizations wanting to learn about this initiative and staff in participating organizations who have not yet completed training.

Click here to see details and register.

The LeadingAge Minnesota Foundation has set aside additional funds this year to provide partial and full scholarships for participants in LeadingAge Minnesota’s 2021 Leadership Academy, which begins June 2. Scholarships will be awarded based on financial hardship of the organization.

Start planning now for your staff to attend the 2021 Virtual Institute – FORWARD.

Our annual conference is virtual this year and boasts four half-days of learning and peer connections.

The 2021 Institute features three general sessions and keynote speakers, 116 breakout sessions and virtual meetup groups for 14 interest groups. Preview this year’s content and watch this space for registration information coming soon!

A two-part governance workshop series for executive and board teams explores how to position your organization for strength and growth as we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Want to know more about Safe Care for Seniors? Join our 3-part virtual workshop A Practical Guide to Providing Safe Care for Seniors on April 6, 13 and 20. This series is for organizations wanting to learn about this initiative and staff in participating organizations who have not yet completed training.

Click here to see details and register.

Calling all members – join our largest advocacy event of the year, the virtual Week at the Minnesota State Capitol, March 15-19. We need your voice to raise awareness for the needs of older adults and their caregivers with lawmakers.

To survive and thrive in a post-COVID reality, nonprofit providers will need to maintain their missions of service while operating and performing like a business. Our two-part governance workshop, Next Gen Governance for a Next Gen World is for executive and board teams will explore governance practices that will help your organizations emerge strongly through the pandemic and beyond.

Attend a 3-part virtual workshop A Practical Guide to Providing Safe Care for Seniors starting April 6. This series is for organizations wanting to learn about this initiative and staff in participating organizations who have not yet completed training.

Join us on March 18 at 10 a.m. for an open discussion on the application process for licensing as an Assisted Living Director (LALD). The session will provide an overview of the application process for individuals who qualify as legacy directors. There will be ample time for individual questions.

Next Gen Governance for a Next Gen World is a two-part workshop designed for executive and board teams to explore governance practices that help our organizations emerge strongly through the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.

Applications for the 2021 Leadership Academy are now open. This immersive leadership development program begins with a June virtual session with plans to resume in-person meetings as soon as it is safe to do so.

We are proud to introduce a new Safe Care for Seniors virtual workshop designed for those of you who are new to the program. The 3-part program will begin on Tuesday, April 6 and continue weekly with subsequent sessions on April 13 and 20.

Respiratory disease is one of the leading causes of death and disability. During COVID-19, respiratory therapists are treating even greater numbers of clients with compromised lung function. Two complimentary webinars hosted by Select Rehabilitation provide strategies for treatment interventions and in-room therapy.

Next Gen Governance for a Next Gen World is a two-part workshop for executives and board members to explore proactive and agile governance in navigating your organization through and beyond the COVID-19 pandemic. It also explores reputation management to restore consumer confidence and includes a study of top trends impaction senior living.

The Governance Workshop is April 7 and 14, 4 – 6 p.m. each day. Find complete details and register here.

Leadership Academy is returning in June 2021. The acclaimed leadership development program will begin in a virtual setting with plans to resume in-person meetings as soon as it is safe to do so. Leadership Academy blends leadership theory, applied learning, and personalized coaching to groom leaders in our field. Now entering its 12^th year, the program boasts over 300 graduates.

Preparing for Minnesota’s Assisted Living Licensure is a three-part webinar series to help prepare providers with a basic knowledge and understanding of the Assisted Living Licensure requirements which will be implemented in Minnesota on August 1, 2021. The series is facilitated by attorneys from business partner firm Fredrickson & Byron, PA.