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Category: Notable News
Welcome to the Notable News category, which includes information on the latest issues in aging services.
Get to Know Minnesota’s Adult Day Services Field
On September 23, 2020 by Roni Falck
As we celebrate National Adult Day Services Week, we look at the ways in which the field has evolved since President Jimmy Carter first proclaimed National Adult Day Services Week in 1983.
Basic Care Aide Registration Available Through LeadingAge Minnesota
On September 23, 2020 by Jenna Kellerman
Efficiently and effectively train caregivers using the Basic Care Aide Curriculum from EduCare. Beginning September 26, registration for this training program
Mentoring Program for LPNs in Assisted Living: Exciting New Pilot Project Opportunity
On September 23, 2020 by Julie Apold
LeadingAge Minnesota is partnering with The Center for Aging Research and Education at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Nursing to work with a few select organizations to pilot
Staff COVID Culture of Safety Survey: Free Opportunity to Participate
On September 23, 2020 by Julie Apold
Are you seeing stress, burnout, and anxiety amongst your staff during the COVID-19 pandemic? Do you want to gain additional insights into
Regional LeadingAge HUD Call Scheduled for September 17
On September 9, 2020 by Bobbie Guidry
The next monthly HUD Member Regional Meeting featuring Linda Couch, Vice President of Housing Policy and Juliana Bilowich, Director, Housing Operations and Policy at LeadingAge, is scheduled for next week via zoom.
Candidates for Election to the LeadingAge Minnesota Board of Directors Announced
On September 2, 2020 by Gayle Kvenvold
The LeadingAge Minnesota Nominating Committee has finalized its slate of candidates for election and/or re-election as officers and directors-at-large on the Board of Directors.
Stars Among Us Awards Nomination Deadline Extended
On September 2, 2020 by Barbara Landeen
The deadline for submitting 2021 Stars Among Us Awards nominations has been extended to January 11, 2021. As mentioned previously in this newsletter
2020 Election: Registering to Vote
On August 26, 2020 by Libbie Chapuran
This election year, LeadingAge Minnesota encourages all Minnesotans, including those living and serving in long-term care settings, to actively engage in the election process by practicing their right to vote. But before you can vote, you must register.
Safe Care in the Age of COVID
On August 12, 2020 by Julie Apold
As we have pivoted in the past several months to focus on COVID-19 and put practices in place to combat this virus, we are reminded of our Safe Care for Seniors pledge for respect, safety and dignity and the shared commitment we made together to prevent harm in the course of caregiving.
Modifying Visitation Toolkit Available Now
On August 12, 2020 by Terri Foley
With the release of the Minnesota Department of Health guidance on visitation modification on Monday, you’ll find new tools in our COVID-19 Resource Library.
Care Center Financial Survey Results Show Continued Improvement
On August 12, 2020 by Jeff Bostic
The results of the Long-Term Care Imperative’s annual nursing facility financial indicators survey were recently prepared by CliftonLarsonAllen. The 2019 data shows that financial performance continued a trend of improvement
Coming Soon: COVID-19 Resource Library
On August 5, 2020 by Jodi Boyne
LeadingAge MN is working on a new resource to help members plan, implement and communicate visitor modifications based on guidance the Minnesota Department of Health is the process of finalizing,
eMenuCHOICE Adds integration to American Data’s ECS Software
On August 5, 2020 by Jodi Boyne
eMenuCHOICE®, a leading dining management and point of sale (POS) application for senior living communities, now offers a time-saving integration for its customers who use the electronic health record solution ECS from American Data.
eMenuCHOICE Adds Reservation Capabilities to its POS Application
On July 28, 2020 by Jodi Boyne
eMenuCHOICE, a leading dining management and point of sale (POS) application for senior living communities, now offers reservation features that support communities’ efforts to reopen communal dining. eMenuCHOICE is a valued partner in the LeadingAge MN Savings & Solutions Center.
“Stay Calm & Communicate” - Jodi Boyne Leaving LeadingAge MN to Return to Public Service
On July 22, 2020 by Jodi Boyne
After nearly eight outstanding years as our Vice President of Public Relations, Jodi Boyne is leaving LeadingAge Minnesota for an exciting new opportunity. She is returning to the public sector — where she worked for 16 years before joining us — to become the Director of Public Affairs for the Minnesota Judicial Branch effective Aug. 10.
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.
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