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Advance Quality & Clinical Excellence – Two Educational Opportunities for Your Team

2026-08-06T18:07:00+00:00

Quality improvement isn't a one-time initiative — it's an ongoing commitment to delivering the best possible care and outcomes. Whether you're looking for timely updates on today's federal quality programs or want to build deeper expertise in quality leadership, LeadingAge Minnesota offers education designed to help you strengthen performance, improve outcomes, and lead with confidence.

Upcoming Data Portal Outage Due to Scheduled Maintenance

2026-08-06T18:06:00+00:00

Please note that the LeadingAge Minnesota Data Portal will be unavailable beginning Friday, August 7, at approximately 2:00 p.m. as we proactively shut down office-hosted IT services ahead of a scheduled building power outage.

Connect, Collaborate, and Lead: IL Operators Networking Group

2026-08-06T18:05:00+00:00

Independent living housing managers are invited to join our next IL Operators Professional Networking Group on Tuesday, August 11, at 10 a.m.

Stars Among Us Awards: What Makes a Great Nomination?

2026-08-06T18:04:00+00:00

Stars Among Us Awards nominations are open through Sept. 28. You don't have to be a professional writer to submit a great award nomination. The strongest nominations have one thing in common: they tell a story. The Stars Among Us Nomination Guide can help.

Safe Lift: Mechanical Lift Safety Lessons Learned

2026-08-06T18:03:00+00:00

A review of mechanical lift–related events and survey findings from the first two quarters of 2026 identified recurring safety concerns involving sling assessment, equipment selection, staff communication, teamwork, and completion of required safety checks.

CMS Finalizes Removal of COVID-19 Vaccination Measures From the SNF QRP

2026-08-06T18:02:00+00:00

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has finalized changes to COVID-19 vaccination reporting requirements under the Skilled Nursing Facility Quality Reporting Program (SNF QRP).

FY 2027 SNF PPS Final Rule: Stability Today, Preparation for Tomorrow

2026-08-06T18:01:00+00:00

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has officially released the FY 2027 Skilled Nursing Facility Prospective Payment System (SNF PPS) Final Rule, and the biggest takeaway is one of stability. The final rule closely mirrors the proposed rule issued earlier this year, with very few substantive changes. While there were no major surprises, there are several important updates that skilled nursing providers should understand as they prepare for the years ahead.

DPS/AGE Expands Resources for Independent Living Alcohol Regulations

2026-08-06T18:00:00+00:00

In response to discussions with LeadingAge Minnesota, The Department of Public Safety (DPS) has created an additional topic on their Alcohol & Gambling Enforcement (AGE) website intended to give clarity to apartment buildings.

Cyclosporiasis: What Minnesota Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing Providers Need to Know This Summer

2026-08-06T17:58:00+00:00

As Minnesota is in peak summer season, a familiar seasonal illness is drawing extra attention this year. Cyclosporiasis is a gastrointestinal illness that is the subject of a large multistate outbreak that has sickened more than 18,000 people nationally, with a subcluster tied to iceberg lettuce from a Taylor Farms supplier sourcing from central Mexico.

Inclusive Hiring in Action: New Videos, Webinars and Employer Tools

2026-08-06T17:56:00+00:00

New videos, on-demand webinars and practical tools help aging services providers recruit, support, and retain New American employees while creating stronger, more welcoming workplaces for everyone.