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Category: Featured News

Welcome to the Featured News category. The following news items include major developments in the aging services world, as well as important notifications and timely reminders.

Free Recruitment Tool: Online Matching Platform Helps Connect Job Seekers to LTC Employers

On August 15, 2024 by Anna Mowry

CaringCareersStartHere.com has helped connect job seekers with long-term care employers over 2,000 times since the site’s launch in May.

Foundation Golf Tournament Raises Record Breaking Amount for Scholarships

On August 8, 2024 by Jenny Prosser

The 2024 LeadingAge Minnesota Foundation Golf Tournament helped raise funds for the next round of caregiver scholarships. In total, thanks to golfers, sponsors, volunteers, and ticket sales, the event raised over $86,000 before expenses.

Kamala Harris Picks Governor Walz as Running Mate. What Does this Mean for Aging Services?

On August 8, 2024 by Ben Hansen

This week, the Harris campaign announced that Minnesota governor, Tim Walz, has been selected as the Democrats’ nominee for vice president of the United States. He will appear on the ballot in November, presuming Kamala Harris and Walz are officially endorsed at their national convention later this month.

LeadingAge Minnesota QUEST Report – Q1, 2024

On August 1, 2024 by Julie Apold

The LeadingAge Minnesota QUEST Report is now available for first quarter 2024.

Comment Letter Thank You and Action Alert for Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board

On July 25, 2024 by Mark Schulz

Yesterday afternoon (Wednesday, Jul. 24) marked the closing of the public comment period on the first Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board proposed rule about minimum wages.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

LeadingAge Minnesota Welcomes Honorable Principal Secretary from the Kenya State Department for Diaspora Affairs at Ebenezer Ridges

On May 30, 2024 by Anna Mowry

Yesterday, LeadingAge Minnesota, in partnership with Ebenezer Ridges Campus, hosted a special event to welcome Honorable Principal Secretary of Kenya Diaspora Affairs, Ms. Roseline K. Njogu, and representatives from the Kenya State Department for Diaspora Affairs.

LeadingAge to File to Join Lawsuit to Halt Nursing Home Staffing Mandates Implementation

On May 30, 2024 by LeadingAge

Advancing the aggressive, multi-faceted strategy announced May 22, president and CEO Katie Smith Sloan on May 24 told members that LeadingAge intends to join the American Health Care Association lawsuit against the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

Is Your Organization’s Profile on CaringCareersStartHere.com?

On May 23, 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.

2024 Legislative Session in Minnesota Concludes in Chaos

On May 23, 2024 by Erin Huppert

The end of the 2024 legislative session came to a chaotic close as both chambers devolved into disorder shortly before midnight on Sunday evening.

Long-Term Care Leaders Express Strong Disappointment in Final HHS Bill

On May 20, 2024 by Erin Huppert

Last night, the members of the Minnesota legislature adopted the Human Services Finance Omnibus Conference Committee Report, Senate File 5335. While the final report includes support for a handful of Nursing Homes in Minnesota, it takes major steps backwards in our shared goal of improving access to care for seniors in Minnesota and paying our caregivers a livable wage.

Last Push to Advocate on Behalf of Seniors and Caregivers

On May 16, 2024 by LeadingAge

This year’s legislative session is quickly coming to an end, with a constitutional deadline on Monday, May 20th.

US House Resolution Introduced to Overturn Final Staffing Rule

On May 16, 2024 by LeadingAge

Representatives Michelle Fischbach (R-MN) and Greg Pence (R-IN) introduced a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution of disapproval to overturn the final minimum staffing rule. The resolution was introduced May 10, the same day the final rule was published in the Federal Register.

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.

Minnesota’s Newest Job Seeker Resource: Caring Careers Start Here

On May 2, 2024 by Anna Mowry

Has your organization added your employer profile to CaringCareersStartHere.com, the newest resource to recruit Minnesota job seekers into senior care?

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