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Category: Notable News

Welcome to the Notable News category, which includes information on the latest issues in aging services.

Workforce Technology Solutions Playbook – Scheduling Software

On April 6, 2023 by Julie Apold

The Scheduling Software Playbook is the first in a series of workforce technology solution playbooks designed to assist you in identifying technology solutions to help address the workforce crisis.

LeadingAge Minnesota Foundation Awarded Mental Health Grant to Support Members

On April 6, 2023 by Terri Foley

The LeadingAge Minnesota Foundation team will be using more than $72,000 to continue offering free Mental Health First Aid training to members, through the Minnesota Department of Health’s Mental Health Care Professionals Grant program.

Need to Certify Temporary Nurse Aides? OnTrack Can Help

On March 16, 2023 by Anna Mowry

Temporary nurse aides who worked under the 1135 CMS waiver have until Aug. 5 to be placed on the Nursing Assistant Registry. OnTrack Nursing Assistant Training is here to help providers with this transition process.

Build Your Recruitment Pipelines for Today and Tomorrow

On March 9, 2023 by Anna Mowry

Each month, our national partner LeadingAge, shares workforce tools to help providers take action in their workforce efforts. This month’s focus was on recruitment tools to help you grow your teams to ensure a quality workforce both today and tomorrow.

Mental Health First Aid Course—Free Training Starting in March

On February 9, 2023 by Terri Foley

New cohorts of  Mental Health First Aid training are starting March 7. Space is limited, so register now. The sessions are free for staff of LeadingAge Minnesota provider members through a partnership between LeadingAge Minnesota Foundation and Winona State University.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Aging Services: Toolkits, Research, and Resources

On February 9, 2023 by Anna Mowry

Each month, our national partner, LeadingAge, focuses on a new workforce topic to share tools, articles, and research to help providers take action in their workforce efforts. January’s focus was on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and living out our commitment to DEI in organizations.

Joining the Minnesota Geriatrics ECHO

On January 26, 2023 by Libbie Chapuran

Would you value being in a supportive cohort of Assisted Living Directors, Licensed Nursing Home Administrators, Nurse Leaders, and Medical Directors from across the state to explore challenging issues? If you're open to a candid discussion of your knowledge, questions, and experiences working with older adults, read on!

National Partner LeadingAge to Host Nursing Home Network Call on Managed Care

On January 19, 2023 by Jeff Bostic

LeadingAge, our national partner, is hosting a special edition of the Nursing Home Network on Friday, Jan. 20, at noon CST. They are soliciting feedback on the recently-proposed rules governing Medicare Advantage and Special Needs Plans practices and policies.

LeadingAge Minnesota Members Pilot New Employee Engagement Solutions

On January 12, 2023 by Anna Mowry

Over 20 LeadingAge Minnesota skilled nursing facilities are piloting an employee engagement solution to improve employee retention through data-driven action.

OnTrack Hits Milestone – 5,000 Nursing Assistants

On January 5, 2023 by Anna Mowry

As OnTrack ended its most successful year, it reached a new milestone. Over 5,000 students have been registered with OnTrack since its launch in 2018. 

2023 Leadership Academy Dates Announced, Applications Open

On January 5, 2023 by Barbara Landeen

Applications for the 2023 Leadership Academy are now open.

About Leadership Academy

Leading well through these unprecedented challenging times requires solid skills and team relationships. During their year-long program, Leadership Academy fellows learn and apply ideas, tools, principles, and theory to strengthen their leadership and foster an organizational culture to lead in normal and not-so-normal times.

OnTrack Nursing Assistant Training: A Year in Review

On December 22, 2022 by Anna Mowry

This year, OnTrack had its best year yet, training over 1,800 nursing assistants in member settings around the state.

Friends & Co Offers Social Connection Opportunities Across Minnesota

On December 15, 2022 by Bobbie Guidry

For over 50 years, LeadingAge Minnesota business partner member Friends & Co has been creating connections and friendships for older adults. Propelled by the pandemic, the organization has expanded services aimed at loneliness and isolation statewide and redoubled its focus on fostering connection and companionship for happy, healthy aging.

DHS Offers Provider Capacity Grants for Rural & Underserved Communities

On December 15, 2022 by Mark Schulz

The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) is conducting a second round of grant funding for HCBS providers supporting rural and underserved communities.

Nurses and Hospitals Reach Tentative Agreement on Nursing Contracts

On December 8, 2022 by Mark Schulz

Earlier this week, the Minnesota Nursing Association (MNA) nurses and various hospitals came to a tentative agreement that will avert the planned unfair labor practices strike scheduled to start on Sunday, Dec. 11. MNA nurses will work quickly to vote on the tentative agreement Specifics of the official agreements remain unconfirmed, but MNA has released a statement detailing the tentative three-year contracts. 

HCBS Employee Scholarship & Loan Forgiveness Program – Now Accepting Applications

On December 1, 2022 by Anna Mowry

The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) is now accepting applications for the Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Employee Scholarship Grant and Loan Forgiveness Program until Jan. 6, 2023.

Limited Time Discount! Post Your Open Positions at a Reduced Rate

On December 1, 2022 by Anna Mowry

Members can post their open positions to the AgingServicesJobs.org job board at a reduced rate of only $39 per posting until Dec. 31.

A New Chapter: Transitioning Face Aging MN to LTCImperative.org

On December 1, 2022 by Libbie Chapuran

After seven years of successfully supporting the goals of the Long-Term Care Imperative, our joint Face Aging MN campaign has come to a close.

Elder Care IQ Tech Summarizes Key MDH Data for Prospective Residents and Families

On December 1, 2022 by Libbie Chapuran

This week, Elder Voice Advocates launched Elder Care IQ. The free tool allows users to search for long-term care providers across Minnesota by name or location. The search results summarize key information about each provider, including the number of maltreatment investigations conducted by regulators.

HUD Proposes to adjust OCAF Based on Higher Inflation and Insurance Costs

On November 17, 2022 by Bobbie Guidry

After advocacy from LeadingAge and others, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has proposed a change in the calculation of Operating Cost Adjustment Factors (OCAFs) to account for high inflation and sharp increases in property insurance costs.

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