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Category: State News

Welcome to the State News category. The following news items will keep you informed about state legislation, state-level advocacy and other information about aging services in Minnesota.

MDH to Host In-Facility Vaccine Clinics

On January 26, 2023 by Kari Everson

The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) in-facility vaccine clinics are available through Feb. 15.

These clinics have supplies of both the primary series vaccine and bivalent boosters. Residents and staff are eligible.

Required Training for Provider Enrollment and Revalidation

On January 26, 2023 by Bobbie Guidry

Providers enrolled or seeking enrollment with the State Department of Human Services (DHS) as home and community-based service providers, including waiver-paid customized living or adult day services, must include evidence of two specific trainings.

Long-Term Care Messaging Resonates with Minnesotans, According to Polls

On January 26, 2023 by Libbie Chapuran

LeadingAge Minnesota, with our partners in the Long-Term Care Imperative, conducted a statewide public opinion poll to support our legislative agenda in 2023. The poll results affirm and refine the key messages we use and help us target supporters who advocated alongside us throughout the legislative session.

Customizing Assisted Living Policies

On January 19, 2023 by Bobbie Guidry

The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) recently reminded assisted living providers to customize all pre-written sample policies to avoid correction orders.

Revalidation underway for HCBS Providers (organizations beginning with S & T) – Training Available

On January 12, 2023 by Bobbie Guidry

Minnesota Health Care Programs (MHCP) sent revalidation notices at the end of December to Home and Community-Based Services (provider type 18 organizations starting with letters S and T).

Six Care Centers Apply for Moratorium Exceptions Process Funding

On January 5, 2023 by Jeff Bostic

The current round of applications for nursing facility moratorium exceptions has closed. The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) recently informed LeadingAge Minnesota that six care centers submitted proposals for this round. A review committee will hear the proposals in February, and the MDH commissioner will announce the approved projects by April 6.

Certificate of Rent Paid Must be Issued by Jan. 31, 2023

On January 5, 2023 by Bobbie Guidry

All rental property owners, managers, or operators must provide a Certificate of Rent Paid (CRP) to each person who rented from them during the previous year by Jan. 31 if either of the following is true:

COVID-19/Flu Tests Coming Soon to SNFs Throughout the State

On December 22, 2022 by Kari Everson

The Minnesota Department of Health is mailing a combination of COVID-19/Flu A&B rapid test kits to all skilled nursing facilities in the state. Kits should be arriving in the next 2-3 weeks.

Summary Resource for Assisted Living and Nursing Home Infection Reporting

On December 22, 2022 by Kari Everson

LeadingAge Minnesota has developed a new resource for members to help clarify the complex and often confusing infectious illness reporting requirements for our nursing home and assisted living members.

Assisted Living Emergency Relocation Notice Template Revised

On December 15, 2022 by Bobbie Guidry

We have revised the Assisted Living Emergency Relocation Notice template to include additional information on appeals and to clarify who needs to receive the notice.

Use Our Interactive Map to Get Connected with NextGen Students

On December 15, 2022 by Anna Mowry

Use our new interactive map to find a NextGeneration Nursing Assistant Training Program (NGNA) or the "NextGen" training program near you. The map includes the contact information for each training program to help you get connected with NextGen students.

Second Round of Revalidation for DHS Enrolled Providers Announced

On December 8, 2022 by Bobbie Guidry

The Department of Human Services (DHS) will send Provider Revalidation notices to HCBS providers with names beginning with S and T at the end of December. Affected settings provide waiver services in home and community-based settings, including Adult Day Services and Assisted Living (Customized Living).

The Deaf and Hearing Services Division of MDH Offers New Resources

On December 8, 2022 by Bobbie Guidry

The Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services Division (DHHSD) at the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has created a series of guides to help service providers understand types of hearing loss and possible accommodations:

Long-Term Care Imperative Testifies About Workforce Challenges Before Senate Human Services Committee

On December 1, 2022 by Erin Huppert

This week, Erin Huppert, Vice President of Advocacy for LeadingAge Minnesota, testified before the Senate Human Services Committee. This informational hearing – no votes or official action could be taken – featured the outgoing chair, Sen. Jim Abeler, and incoming chair, Sen. John Hoffman. The lawmakers spotlighted workforce challenges impacting disability services, long-term care, and non-emergency medical transportation.

Minnesota Ahead of Most States in Effort to Comply with HCBS Settings Rule

On December 1, 2022 by Bobbie Guidry

The federal government is giving states and providers an ultimatum to make progress on meeting the requirements of the home- and community-based services settings final rule that goes into effect in the spring. Minnesota is only one of 18 States that has already received final approval of the statewide transition plan. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) approved the Minnesota State Transition plan on Feb. 12, 2019.

New Qualifying Medical Conditions for Medical Cannabis Program

On December 1, 2022 by Kari Everson

Minnesota’s medical cannabis program allows for the use of cannabis for Minnesota residents with qualifying medical conditions. On Nov. 30, the Office of Medical Cannabis announced the addition of two new diagnoses to the list: irritable bowel syndrome and obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Four Additional Months for Temp. Nurse Aids to Register

On November 17, 2022 by Anna Mowry

The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has confirmed that temporary nurse aides have four additional months to be placed on the Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry after the waiver expires on April 5, 2023, or the end of the public health emergency, whichever date comes first.

Free Virtual Reality Headsets for Nurse Aide Training Programs

On November 10, 2022 by Anna Mowry

New software is being developed to create virtual reality (VR) nurse aide skill simulations that align with the Headmaster skills test. Nurse aide training programs and instructors can volunteer to test the VR software to help provide feedback during the final product development stages.

NLRB Plans to Protect Workers from Employer “Omnipresent Surveillance”

On November 3, 2022 by Mark Schulz

On Monday, the National Labor Relations Board's (NLRB) General Counsel Jennifer Abruzzo announced her intention to protect employees, to the greatest extent possible, from intrusive or abusive electronic monitoring (described as "omnipresent surveillance") and automated management practices through vigorously enforcing current law and by urging the NLRB to apply settled labor-law principles in a new framework.

Modifications to Emergency Relocation Notice Template

On November 3, 2022 by Bobbie Guidry

Thanks to feedback from several of you, a revised Emergency Relocation Notice template is now available. We have added new language required in all notices that go to residents that passed in the 2021-22 legislative session:

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