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Welcome to the Notable News category, which includes information on the latest issues in aging services.
Opportunity to Partner for CNA Skills Training
On July 8, 2020 by Julie Apold
Project for Pride in Living (PPL), a nonprofit organization in Minneapolis is looking for employer partners who are interested in working together to customize a NEW training opportunity to help fill CNA positions within long-term care settings in the Twin Cities metro area.
Survey Says: Telehealth Policies to Keep Post-Pandemic
On June 30, 2020 by Jodi Boyne
Stratis Health is conducting occasional brief surveys to capture snapshots of the expanding telehealth use in Minnesota. This telehealth snapshot focuses on telehealth policies, specifically the Medicare 1135 waiver.
Telehealth: COVID-19 Open the Floodgates but Barriers Remain
On June 30, 2020 by Jodi Boyne
Telehealth has been embraced by senior living providers during COVID-19 and changes in federal policy and flexibilities from insurance have made it easier to implement and pay for it. Accompanying this positive progression is the operational demands it has placed on providers and the continued lack of reimbursement.
How COVID-19 and Technology Would Reshape our Future
On June 23, 2020 by Jodi Boyne
During COVID-19, we have witnessed some needed and long-awaited changes that have been accelerated as a byproduct of our response to this global pandemic. Some of these changes, especially with respect to the use of technology, will most likely reshape our future.
New Website: Basic Care Aide Registration
On June 16, 2020 by Jenna Kellerman
LeadingAge National is hosting the Basic Care Aide through its Learning Hub. All non-EduCare users should have new students login through this portal beginning June 15. EduCare users should continue to access the training through their own EduCare library.
Assisting with Difficult Conversations
On June 16, 2020 by Terri Foley
Families and older adults may be confronting end-of-life questions that they have not prepared for before the COVID-19 pandemic. Advance Care Planning and POLST (Physician Order for Life-Sustaining Treatment) are commonly talked about in our field, yet people may still be surprised when the situation arises when they may need to be used to make decisions. Or, the COVID-19 pandemic may be the trigger for them to complete the documents.
New Basic Care Aide Registration Website
On June 10, 2020 by Jenna Kellerman
LeadingAge National is hosting the Basic Care Aide through its Learning. All non-EduCare users should have new students login through this portal beginning June 15. EduCare users should continue to access the training through their own EduCare library.
Activity Tool: Working with Individuals with Dementia during COVID-19 and Beyond
On June 2, 2020 by Bobbie Guidry
A new guide from the National Center for Creative Aging, the Creative Caregiving Guide©, is a free, web-based resource specially designed for family and professional caregivers of adults who live with Alzheimer’s disease and related cognitive disorders.
Opportunities for Prevention and Detection of COVID-19
On May 26, 2020 by Jodi Boyne
You have PPE needs. Value First has solutions that will help you prevent and detect COVID-19 in your setting. From reusable gowns and face masks to test kits and alarm systems that prevent anyone with a temperature from entering your building, check out these solutions:
Protecting Mental Health & Wellbeing During COVID-19
On May 19, 2020 by Jodi Boyne
The impact of the coronavirus goes beyond physical health. The mental health and wellbeing of residents, clients, leadership, and staff are also at risk. We are sharing free, on-demand, short-form learning opportunities to help you address these aspects of this pandemic.
Alzheimer’s Association Offers Project ECHO Series on Emergency Preparedness
On May 12, 2020 by Lori Meyer
In response to COVID-19, the Alzheimer’s Association has developed a special topic Project ECHO series based on their guidance Emergency Preparedness: Caring for persons living with dementia in a long-term or community-based care setting.
Caring Careers Start Here: Linking Job Seekers to Senior Care Providers
On May 5, 2020 by Jenna Kellerman
LeadingAge Minnesota is participating in an effort that recruits people interested in long term care using the Caring Careers Start Here platform. Caring Careers Start Here originally began as a campaign from HealthForce Minnesota focused on recruiting students into long term care careers and is now being redirected to recruit displaced workers specifically during the COVID19 pandemic.
Caring Careers Start Here: Recruiting Directly for Providers
On April 29, 2020 by Jenna Kellerman
LeadingAge Minnesota is participating in an effort that will soon begin recruiting people interested in long term care through Caring Careers Start Here.
From Travel to Concerts to Museums - Virtual Adventures During COVID-19
On April 28, 2020 by Terri Foley
As the weeks of required social isolation and physical distancing wear on, residents and staff may be in search of new virtual activities. We have compiled a Virtual Adventures guide that contains:
Looking Ahead: Long Term Care Week Resources
On April 28, 2020 by Jodi Boyne
We are taking over a week traditionally dedicated to skilled nursing and focusing it on all senior care settings! A new resource will help you celebrate caregivers, and support residents and families during Long Term Care Week that takes place May 10-16.
Get to Know Me Information Helpful to Staff Caregivers
On April 28, 2020 by Bobbie Guidry
In this time of the COVID-19 pandemic, there are instances when residents are cared for by new or temporary staff or need to be transferred without family to accompany them. As staff work to provide the best possible care to residents, a brief information sheet about the individual that can be kept in the person’s room or apartment for easy reference can be very helpful.
Humor Helps Us Cope During Stressful Times
On April 21, 2020 by Terri Foley
Adding humor and lightness to daily staff messages or sharing with your residents can help during the COVID-19 crisis. Based on a member request, we’ve found a few resources that could inject some levity into your day and for your team.
Staff Morale in a Time of Crisis
On April 8, 2020 by Jenna Kellerman
The COVID-19 pandemic doesn’t have an end in sight. Although we have heard from some members that staff are coping well, we need to consider the long-term effect of working in a crisis mentality. Now, more than ever, our ability to keep staff morale high is of utmost importance.
1,000 Nursing Assistant Students Trained by OnTrack
On April 1, 2020 by Jenna Kellerman
More than 1,000 Nursing Assistants have been trained using the OnTrack Nursing Assistant Training curriculum. With a pass-rate trending higher than the state average, OnTrack continues to see success in the second year of operation.
National Health Plan Association Indicates Plans Will Follow CMS SNF Policies During Emergency
On March 25, 2020 by Jeff Bostic
The American Association of Health Insurance Plans (AHIP), which include many plans that offer Medicare Advantage plans to Minnesota consumers, recently announced that they are going to be matching the recent “blanket” CMS waivers on the three day stay and benefit period requirements.
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