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Category: Notable News
Welcome to the Notable News category, which includes information on the latest issues in aging services.
Save the Date: MHCEA Virtual Spring Conference Set for May 6-7
On March 24, 2021 by Jonathan Lips
The Minnesota Healthcare Engineers Association (MHCEA) has confirmed May 6-7 as the dates for its 2021 Spring Conference. This year’s event will be in virtual format due to the on-going impact of COVID-19, with programming from 8 – 11:30 a.m. each day.
Assisted Living Physical Plant Requirements: Lunch & Learn Opportunity Tomorrow
On March 17, 2021 by Jonathan Lips
The Twin City Healthcare Engineering Association (TCHEA) is offering a free webinar this Thursday, March 18 featuring Bob Dehler from the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) speaking on minimum physical environment requirements for facilities that convert to the new assisted living license and additional design requirements for new licenses or new construction after Aug. 1.
Register for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion event with Ayana King
On March 17, 2021 by Jenna Kellerman
LeadingAge National is offering a virtual event, “Shared Learning: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion—A Way Forward,” with Ayana King on Tuesday, March 23 from noon – 2:30 p.m. CT. Register here!
This highly interactive event will explore tangible ways LeadingAge member organizations are embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and making inroads to impact change within the aging services community.
We all have a role (regardless of our role) in this work!
Reminder: COVID-19 Courage Fund Grant Responders’ Call TOMORROW
On March 10, 2021 by Terri Foley
To learn more about the COVID-19 Courage Fund grant program application process, register for Responders’ Call which will be held tomorrow, March 11 from 11 - 11:45 a.m.
Applicants must be LeadingAge Minnesota members that are located outside of the 7-county metro area based on the guidelines from the regional foundation that awarded LeadingAge MN Foundation these grant funds.
Developing Talent Through Mentoring – Dept. of Labor and Industry Virtual Speaker Series
On March 10, 2021 by Jenna Kellerman
The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry (DOLI) is hosting a webinar on "Developing talent through Mentoring” in their Dual-Training Pipeline Speaker Series. The featured speaker will be Deon Clark, owner of TCI Solutions and a military veteran.
The free webinar will take place on March 17, 2021, from 9 to 10 a.m. Register in advance to save your spot.
Employer Applications for Summer Health Care Internship Program Due April 9
On March 3, 2021 by Jenna Kellerman
Employer applications are being accepted for the 2021 Summer Health Care Internship Program (SHCIP). Hospitals, clinics, nursing facilities, home care providers and adult day services facilities are encouraged to participate on behalf of qualified students in their community.
DHS Offers Grants for Online Dementia Training and Certification for Nursing Facilities
On March 3, 2021 by Lori Meyer
The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS), through the State Civil Monetary Penalties (CMP) Initiative, is seeking proposals from qualified Minnesota Medicaid-Certified Nursing Facilities that are interested in implementing an online Dementia Care Training and Certification Program.
Safe Care for Seniors News: Addressing COVID-related De-conditioning in the Elderly
On March 3, 2021 by Julie Apold
As part of our Safe Care for Seniors work, we have a process in place for collaborative learning and sharing called “Safe Tables.” A Safe Table is a safe space to come together and explore a specific and actionable quality/safety issue by conducting a deep dive into the key factors contributing to the issue and developing and sharing successful strategies and tools.
HCBS Educational Scholarship Now Open
On February 24, 2021 by Jenna Kellerman
The Minnesota Department of Health, Office of Rural Health and Primary Care, is soliciting grant proposals from providers of adult day care, home care, and housing with services to provide educational scholarships for their employees. You can find the HCBS Scholarship Program details, application, and forms on the MDH website.
Safe Care for Seniors: Will You Be Recognized at this Year’s Institute?
On February 24, 2021 by Julie Apold
Last year, we recognized the first fifty-one LeadingAge Minnesota members who had been named to the Safe Care for Seniors Action Honor Roll. This year we are on track to recognize several additional organizations that have demonstrated key actions within each of the 5 Safe Care Action Steps. We will also be recognizing our first group of members who have achieved the highest level of Safe Care – the Excellence Level.
DHS Announces Cycling Without Age Grant Program
On February 24, 2021 by Lori Meyer
The Minnesota Department of Human Services, through the Nursing Facility Rates and Policy (NFRP) Division and the State Civil Monetary Penalties (CMP) Initiative, is seeking proposals from qualified Minnesota Medicaid-Certified Nursing Facilities that are interested in implementing a Cycling Without Age (CWA) Program.
RFP for Customized Living Quality Improvement Grant Announced
On February 17, 2021 by Bobbie Guidry
The Aging and Adult Services Division at the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) is seeking proposals from providers to improve the overall quality of customized living services. Qualified responders must have provided customized living services in calendar year 2020 (i.e., between Jan. 1, 2020, and Dec. 31, 2020) to people on the following waivers:
2022 Grants to Support Community Based Services and Dementia Care
On February 17, 2021 by Lori Meyer
Two grant opportunities are available to support community-based services and dementia care: Live Well at Home Grants through the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) and Dementia Grants through the Minnesota Board on Aging.
LeadingAge Minnesota Foundation Receives $475,000 COVID Grant
On February 17, 2021 by Lori Meyer
The LeadingAge Minnesota Foundation (LAMF) has just been awarded $475,000 in funding to provide COVID grants to rural LeadingAge Minnesota members.
2020 Compensation Reports Available for Purchase
On February 10, 2021 by Jeff Bostic
LeadingAge Minnesota recently mailed out complimentary copies of the 2020 compensation reports for nursing facilities 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.
Livanta Case Notification Update
On February 3, 2021 by Jonathan Lips
Livanta, the Quality Improvement Organization for Minnesota, announced a change in how it will communicate with providers on appeals cases. What follows is an alert Livanta issued on Feb. 1.
New Job Board Launching on AgingServicesJobs.org
On January 27, 2021 by Jenna Kellerman
A new job board is launching soon on LeadingAge Minnesota’s AgingServicesJobs.Org website. Recruitment is a key initiative of our workforce strategy, and the new vendor will provide this important service for members within the next few weeks.
Share Your Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Story with LeadingAge
On January 27, 2021 by LeadingAge
Featuring Susan Hildebrandt, VP of Workforce Initiatives at LeadingAge
There is still time to complete your survey! In 2021, LeadingAge National is helping provider members focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) as a key component of its recently adopted strategic plan. Over the next 3 years, LeadingAge aims to offer all member organizations the tools and resources they need to develop a more diverse and inclusive workforce, and this effort begins with you.
LeadingAge Launches DEI Survey
On January 20, 2021 by LeadingAge
Featuring Susan Hildebrandt, VP of Workforce Initiatives at LeadingAge
We need your help! In 2021, LeadingAge National is helping provider members focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) as a key component of its recently adopted strategic plan. Over the next 3 years, LeadingAge aims to offer all member organizations the tools and resources they need to develop a more diverse and inclusive workforce, and this effort begins with you.
Welcome Matt Steele to the LeadingAge Minnesota Advocacy Team
On January 20, 2021 by Libbie Chapuran
We are happy to announce that Matt Steele has joined LeadingAge Minnesota as the Director of Government Affairs. Matt joins the advocacy team, focusing his work on legislative policy solutions.