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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.

Influenza Prevention and Response Webinar Available for Replay

On January 23, 2018 by Jonathan Lips

The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has posted to its website the recording and presentation slides from its Jan. 12 webinar titled Preventing and Responding to Influenza in Minnesota Long-Term Care Facilities. 

DHS Seeks Nursing Home PIPP Proposals

On January 23, 2018 by Julie Apold

The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) is seeking proposals for the next round of the Nursing Home Performance-Based Incentive Payment Program (PIPP). Proposals are due May 1. Incentive payments for selected projects will begin on Jan. 1, 2019. 

Care Center Surveys Show Uptick in Activities Tags

On January 17, 2018 by Jonathan Lips

Thank you to all the members who turned out for our District Meetings last week.  We are traveling to Districts A (Bagley), B (Grand Rapids) and C (Detroit Lakes) next week, and we hope to see many of you there. The program features a break out for care centers to discuss recent survey activities and outcomes.  If the State surveyed your facility recently, please join us at Districts next week to share what you learned about the new process.  

Influenza Rates Spike with 55 Reported Long Term Care Outbreaks

On January 16, 2018 by Elizabeth Sether, RN, MHA, LNHA

Flu activity season is in full swing. According to the Minnesota Department of Health, influenza activity has moved from low rates to widespread. Hospitalization rates for 2017 – 2018 indicate that the 65+ age group has almost tripled all other flu cases for those who have been hospitalized. There have been 55 reported influenza-like illness outbreaks in long term care.  

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