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The debate on immigration can send a chilling effect across our field, as immigrants and refugees are an essential part of our workforce – today and in the future. 

The National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) posted an analysis of data collected as part of the National Study for Long-Term Care Providers. The study is conducted every two years to monitor the trend in supply, provision and use of the major, regulated long-term services and supports.  

Effective strategic planning defines where an organization is going, the actions needed to make progress and how it will know if it is successful. Join us on May 17 for a hands-on session to learn and apply strategies designed to improve your organization’s approach to strategic planning. 

Despite wage increases and increased health insurance enrollment, direct care employee vacancies in care centers remain high as compared to a few years ago. 

Join us on April 11 for a web demo of LeadingAge Minnesota Foundation’s OnTrack Nursing Assistant Training! Sign up today.

An increase in hospital referrals to home health services and the growth of managed care and value-based models that emphasize length of stay management and clinical performance are driving down the demand for skilled nursing services. Are you prepared to address decreased occupancy? 

The Minnesota Capitol is quiet this week as lawmakers are in the middle of a 10-day spring break recess. The following is a mid-session legislative update and a summary of the some of the key issues we are tracking: 

What does aging services look like in the year 2030? The new 2030 Aging Services Scenario Toolkit will help you design the answer. 

Are you ready to see a demo of LeadingAge Minnesota Foundation’s OnTrack Nursing Assistant Training? Sign up for the demo webinar on April 11!

After one year, LeadingAge Minnesota Foundation workforce grants are generating results in many rural communities, and you can learn more about these incredible programs at our April 19 Workforce Solutions Conference. Here’s a preview:  

For a period of 12 months beginning in February 2018, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services will not use deficiencies cited on surveys on or after Nov. 28, 2017 in calculating the health inspection rating for the Nursing Home Compare Five-Star Quality Rating System. 

The LeadingAge national team has launched a new suite of products designed to help members quickly access information about federal regulatory initiatives and developments. 

Occupancy in care centers has improved slightly over the past year and key indicators in workforce trends show a mixed result in Housing-with-Services, according to recent surveys by the Long-Term Care Imperative. 

Governor Mark Dayton yesterday announced a broad set of reforms and investments that strengthen the regulation of senior care providers and enhance penalties for perpetrators of elder abuse. The proposal reflects the recommendations of the Governor’s Consumer Task Force on Elder Abuse convened by AARP late last year and a recent program evaluation of Office of Health Facility Complaints (OHFC) from Office of Legislative Auditor. 

LeadingAge Minnesota created a new tool to help members assess what they should be taking into consideration in their strategic planning process and share key trends that affect long term services and supports with their leadership teams, boards and other key stakeholders. You’ll want to download our new State of Long Term Services and Supports! 

When it comes to quality, you can’t afford to wait. In just one week, LeadingAge Minnesota members from across the state will take their first steps on a path continuous quality. You can join them by registering today for the March 15 kick-off meeting for Performance Excellence in Aging Services. 

Members of the Minnesota Senate Aging and Long-Term Care Policy Committee listened to impassioned testimony today from eight providers of long-term services and support who each showcased the work they do to ensure a high quality of life for older adults. 

The LeadingAge Minnesota YouTube Channel is an important tool we use to communicate with our members. If you are not subscribed to our channel, here are a few things you might have missed: 

Finding a better way to finance long-term services and supports (LTSS) for older Americans could be within grasp, according to a new report from the LeadingAge LTSS center. 

The 2018 Minnesota legislative session has begun. It's a short legislative session, with just three months to conduct business. Here’s a rundown on some of the key factors and issues that will define the coming weeks, including our proactive proposal to prevent and deter maltreatment of vulnerable older adults.