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Welcome to the Member News category. These stories are intended for current LeadingAge Minnesota members, profiling aging services professionals, providing new resources, and keeping them informed about the aging services community.
Making Zero Harm Possible: Dietary Department at Granite Falls Health Care Center
On November 12, 2019 by Jodi Boyne
The Health Dietary Department at Grant Falls Health Care Center was recently awarded the Make Zero Harm Possible Award from LeadingAge Minnesota. The award recognizes staff or teams in aging services settings who demonstrate their commitment to safe, quality care and to treating the people they serve with respect and dignity – always.
New Toolkit Helps Position Providers for Medicare Advantage Partnerships
On November 12, 2019 by Jonathan Lips
A new Medicare Advantage (MA) Supplemental Benefits toolkit from the LeadingAge Center for Managed Care Solutions & Innovations will help you to understand how MA supplemental benefits work, how to assess the activity in your market, evaluate the opportunity, decide which plans to approach, and outline the benefit of your services in terms the plans understand. The toolkit is a LeadingAge members-only resource.
Get Engaged in 2020: Participate in LeadingAge MN Committee
On November 5, 2019 by Lori Meyer
Take advantage of the opportunity to learn, sharp and respond to the dramatic changes our field and the work we can do together to improve the aging experience for those we serve. Participate in LeadingAge Minnesota committees!
Dan Lindh Receives LeadingAge Award of Honor
On November 5, 2019 by Jodi Boyne
Dan Lindh, President and CEO, Presbyterian Homes & Services, received the Award of Honor from LeadingAge. The Award of Honor is the highest award that LeadingAge bestows.
Making Zero Harm Possible: Activities Team at Divine Providence Community Home
On October 30, 2019 by Jodi Boyne
The Activities Team from Divine Providence Community Home of Sleepy Eye was recently recognized with a Make Zero Harm Possible award from LeadingAge Minnesota.
Dr. Mary Tjosvold Inducted into Minnesota Women Business Owners Hall of Fame
On October 30, 2019 by Jodi Boyne
Dr. Mary Tjosvold, Founder & CEO of Mary T. Inc., has been selected by the Minnesota Chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO-MN) as a 2019 inductee to the Minnesota Women Business Owners Hall of Fame.
Champion Connection: Join Our New Affinity Group
On October 23, 2019 by Jodi Boyne
Are you a Safe Care for Seniors Safety Champion in your setting? We need your contact information so you can be a part of our new Champion Connection!
Making Zero Harm Possible: Matt Johnson & Rob Hendrickson, Perham Living
On October 23, 2019 by Jodi Boyne
Matt Johnson, Physical Therapist, and Rob Hendrickson, Occupational Therapist, were recently awarded the Make Zero Harm Possible Award. The award recognizes staff in older adult service settings who demonstrate their commitment to safe, quality care and to treating the people they serve with respect and dignity – always.
2019 Compensation Reports Available for Purchase
On October 15, 2019 by Jeff Bostic
LeadingAge Minnesota recently mailed out complimentary copies of the 2019 compensation reports for care centers and senior housing providers to members who participated in those surveys. Copies of those reports are now available for purchase by members who did not participate.
Making Zero Harm Possible: Amanda Wik, Ecumen Detroit Lakes
On October 15, 2019 by Jodi Boyne
Amanda Wik, Licensed Social Worker at Ecumen Detroit Lakes, recently received the Make Zero Harm Possible Award from LeadingAge Minnesota. The award recognizes staff in aging services settings who demonstrate their commitment to safe, quality care and to treating people with respect and dignity – always.
Genevive, Medica and 10 Senior Care Organizations Partner to Offer Innovative Medicare Advantage Plans
On October 8, 2019 by Jodi Boyne
Seniors living in 78 Twin Cities-area long-term care and assisted living communities will have a new Medicare Advantage health coverage option to select for 2020 coverage if they qualify for its coverage requirements.
Shirley Barnes, Crest View Senior Communities, Re-Appointed to Governor’s Workforce Development Board
On October 8, 2019 by Jodi Boyne
Governor Tim Walz announced last week that Shirly Barnes, CEO of Crest View Senior Communities, has been re-appointed to the Governor’s Workforce Development Board.
Mitch Boser, Elim Care & Rehab in Princeton, Receives Make Zero Harm Possible Award
On October 8, 2019 by Jodi Boyne
Mitch Boser, Environmental Services Director at Elim Care & Rehab Center in Princeton, recently received the Make Zero Harm Possible Award from LeadingAge Minnesota.
Mike Demmer, Craig Kittelson Receive Lifetime Achievement Awards
On October 1, 2019 by Jodi Boyne
In recognition of their leadership to the field of the aging services and their many contributions to LeadingAge Minnesota, Mike Demmer and Craig Kittelson were honored with Lifetime Achievement Awards.
Meet the 2019 Spirit of Advocacy Recipients
On September 24, 2019 by Jodi Boyne
Advocate: To change “what is” into “what should be.” LeadingAge Minnesota is pleased to present this year’s Spirit of Advocacy recipients – Deb Barnes, Lakeview Methodist Care Center in Fairmont, Kim Wraalstad, North Shore Health in Grand Marais; and Knute Nelson in Alexandria.
Cami Peterson Devries and Kimber Wraalstad Elected to LeadingAge MN Board of Directors
On September 24, 2019 by Jodi Boyne
LeadingAge Minnesota members last week elected two new members to the Board of Directors: Cami Peterson Devries, Vice President and Corporate Compliance and Ethics/Leadership Development for St. Francis Health Services of Morris, Inc.; and Kimber Wraalstad, CEO and Administrators of North Shore Health in Grand Marais.
Learn. Share. Network: Assisted Living Nurses Invited to Attend ALNET Meetings
On September 17, 2019 by Sue Boyd
Assisted Living/Home Care nurses won't want to miss the ALNET meetings in October where we will discuss top survey trends and regulations, professional practice, quality of care and more. The Duluth and the Twin Cities Metro Area meetings feature guest speakers from the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) and the law firm Voigt, Rode, Boxeth & Coffin.
Morshed Alam to Join Ecumen as Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
On September 16, 2019 by Jodi Boyne
Morshed (Mo) Alam, has been named Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Ecumen, effective Sept. 30.
2 New Products Added to CAST Medication Management Technology Portfolio
On September 16, 2019 by Jodi Boyne
CAST has updated its Medication Management Selection Tool with two new products CuePath Innovation and Nexusera. The tool also includes an updated Product Matrix and Online Selection Tool.
Enter Now: Free Safe Care for Seniors Banner Contest
On September 16, 2019 by Jodi Boyne
If you tried to nominate your Safe Care for Seniors kick-off event last week for our Free Banner contest and received an error message – the link is fixed!
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