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Category: Notable News
Welcome to the Notable News category, which includes information on the latest issues in aging services.
Final Week for Employer Applications! Summer Health Care Internship Program
On April 4, 2018 by Jenna Kellerman
Employer applications for the 2018 Summer Health Care Internship Program are due Friday, April 13. Skilled nursing, home care providers and adult day centers are encouraged to participate.
Register for the Final Onboarding Toolkit Webinar
On April 4, 2018 by Jenna Kellerman
Sign up today for the final Onboarding Toolkit Webinar on May 9 at 10 a.m. This webinar is open to anyone who has already implemented the toolkit as well as anyone interested in learning more about the resource.
Employer Applications: Summer Health Care Internship Program
On March 27, 2018 by Jenna Kellerman
Employer applications are being accepted for the 2018 Summer Health Care Internship Program (SHCIP). Skilled nursing, home care providers and adult day centers are encouraged to participate.
HSS Regional Hubs Will Focus on Mentoring, ICan Kickoff
On March 27, 2018 by Laura Lutgens
Our spring Health Support Specialist (HSS) regional hubs that begin next week will deliver on a core foundation of apprenticeship: mentoring.
Mark Your Calendars: April ALNET Regional Meetings
On March 27, 2018 by Elizabeth Sether, RN, MHA, LNHA
The benefits of attending our Assisted Living Nurse Leader (ALNET) regional meetings are priceless. Mark your calendars in April because we are bringing together this collegial network of nurse leaders to learn about practices that enrich lives and advance regulatory and professional standards.
Setting the Record Straight: How Long Do I Need to Retain Records?
On March 20, 2018 by Bobbie Guidry
We often receive questions on record retention from Housing with Services and Home/Care Assisted Living providers. The following information will help ensure you are meeting the legal requirements:
Important Change in CEU Tracking for Nursing Home Administrators
On March 20, 2018 by Bobbie Guidry
How nursing home administrators track continuing education from national providers is about to change. The National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards (NAB) will be eliminating paper certificates of attendance and using an electronic database for all reporting of national continuing education. The change is effective April 1.
Who are the Biggest Influencers of Older Adult Housing and Care Decisions?
On March 13, 2018 by Jodi Boyne
We’ve been hearing it more and more from our members: family support is one of the biggest influencers in the decision-making process for older adults when it comes to their housing and care needs. A new study from the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society supports this trend and calls for clinicians to consider older people with illnesses and their families together as a unit of care.
Register Now for Full-Day Leadership Session with Bryan Williams on March 29
On March 13, 2018 by Julie Apold
Anyone who saw Bryan Williams at Institute will not want to miss spending a day with him engaging in a discussion on effective leadership. The Thursday, March 29 session is the first in a four-part leadership series focused on the essential components of achieving a high performing organization.
Nominations Open for LeadingAge Annual Awards
On March 6, 2018 by Jodi Boyne
The nominations process for the LeadingAge Annual Awards opened this month. The deadline to apply is April 30.
New Report Explores Intergenerational Programming in Senior Housing
On March 6, 2018 by Jodi Boyne
A new report from the LeadingAge LTSS Center and Generations United identifies the characteristics of successful intergenerational programs in affordable senior housing communities, examines the implementation challenges these programs face, and offers strategies that programs can use to overcome these challenges.
New Toolkit: Financial Fraud Prevention for Older Adults
On February 27, 2018 by Jodi Boyne
The Minnesota Department of Commerce has released a new toolkit to empower older adults and their families to protect themselves against financial fraud.
Succession Planning: 40% of Senior Living CEOs Could Retire Within 5 Years
On February 27, 2018 by Barbara Landeen
Forty percent of senior living CEOs could be retiring within the next five years, according to the 2017 LeadingAge-CEMO Leadership Compensation Survey.
Technology Adoption Rising in Senior Living
On February 20, 2018 by Jodi Boyne
A recent survey from LeadingAge CAST and Ziegler shows an increase in technology adoption in senior living communities and that more organizations are adding Chief Information/Technology Officer positions to their leadership teams.
Competitive Pricing, Big Savings: Value First Announces New Food Program
On February 20, 2018 by Jodi Boyne
Value First has announced a new food program with the nation’s largest food distributors that will save LeadingAge Minnesota members money and provide new opportunities for their dining programs.
Cast Your Vote in the Workforce Challenge!
On February 14, 2018 by Jenna Kellerman
Take just five minutes today to vote on your favorite ideas in the Workforce Challenge! The Workforce Challenge is an opportunity for you to impact the educational experiences students have prior to entering the aging services workforce.
New LeadingAge Ziegler 150 Shows Continued Growth in Independent and Assisted Living
On January 31, 2018 by Jodi Boyne
In the last 10 years, the average annual growth rate in total units among the 150 largest nonprofit senior living systems in the United States was 3.1 percent, according to the 2017 edition of the LeadingAge Ziegler 150. Most growth occurred primarily through expansion.
Let’s Change How We Educate Our Workforce
On January 23, 2018 by Jenna Kellerman
This is your chance to shape the workforce of tomorrow! The Workforce Challenge is an opportunity for you to impact the educational experiences students have prior to entering the workforce.
Create an Engaging Onboarding Experience
On January 23, 2018 by Jenna Kellerman
Does your employee orientation need a re-boot? LeadingAge Minnesota has a new resource to turn orientation into an engaging onboarding experience.
65% of Caregivers are Always Looking for a Better Job
On January 23, 2018 by Jodi Boyne
When caregivers were asked their preferred work setting, assisted living and care centers failed to make the cut, according to the Caregiver Trend Report released by mycnajobs.
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