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LeadingAge Minnesota QUEST Report – Q3, 2024
On February 6, 2025 by Julie Apold
The LeadingAge Minnesota QUEST Report is now available for third quarter 2024.
Join an Advisory Council to Support our Immigrant and Refugee Workforce
On February 6, 2025 by Kirstan Ketter
The LeadingAge Minnesota Foundation is seeking employers and immigrant caregivers to join our two new advisory councils to support New Americans looking to find meaningful careers in senior care.
Minnesota House Returns to Official Work
On February 6, 2025 by Erin Huppert
Late Wednesday night, House Republicans and House Democrats finally reached a power sharing agreement, three weeks after the legislative session began.
State News
DHS Offering Webinars on AL Licensure and Technology for Elopement
On January 30, 2025 by Bobbie Guidry
The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) is offering two webinars in February that may be of interest to LeadingAge Minnesota members.
Nurse Aide Knowledge Test Now Available in Three Additional Languages
On January 30, 2025 by Anna Mowry
As of Jan. 27, 2025, the nurse aide knowledge test became available in Spanish, Somali, and Hmong, in addition to English, as allowed by Minnesota Statutes, section 144A.61.
Be Prepared: Free In-Person Health Care Continuity of Operations Plan Technical Assistance
On January 23, 2025 by Mark Schulz
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has contracted with All Clear Emergency Management to offer free in-person technical assistance for implementing continuity of operations planning.
Federal News
Upcoming CMS Surveyor Guidance and F-Tag Revisions: What Providers Need to Know
On February 6, 2025 by Kari Everson
Significant changes are coming for skilled nursing facilities (SNFs). On March 24, 2025, new and revised surveyor guidance, including updated critical element pathways, will take effect.
Affordable Senior Housing – Topic of LeadingAge Gathering this Month
On February 6, 2025 by Bobbie Guidry
LeadingAge will convene a virtual gathering, Strategic Expansion: Addressing the Affordable Housing Gap, on February 20, 1 - 2:30 p.m. CT.
Service Coordinators in Multifamily Housing Program Awards
On January 23, 2025 by Bobbie Guidry
Through the Service Coordinator in Multifamily Housing (SCMF) program, nearly $40 million in funds will be allocated to 104 grantees to pay salaries and associated benefits for service coordinator professionals at 107 affordable multifamily homes.
Notable News
Don’t Miss Out! Join the LeadingAge Minnesota QIIP Collaborative – Launching April 15th
On February 6, 2025 by Julie Apold
LeadingAge Minnesota is excited to introduce the Quality Improvement Incentive Program (QIIP) Collaborative, a six-month initiative designed exclusively for our members.
Improve Staff Engagement and Quality with ICan
On February 6, 2025 by Julie Apold
The LeadingAge Minnesota ICan Quality Improvement Contest provides easy quality improvement tools and strategies for staff to think about opportunities for improvement in a solution-focused way.
Level Up Your Leadership – 2025 Leadership Academy Applications Now Open
On January 16, 2025 by Barbara Landeen
Applications for the 2025 Leadership Academy are open through March 4. This exceptional eight-month program blends leadership theory, applied learning, and personalized coaching to mentor current and emerging leaders in our field.
Member News
Peterson Senior Health Consulting Joins Healthcare SOS
On February 6, 2025 by LeadingAge Minnesota
Peterson Senior Health Consulting is joining Healthcare SOS (Specialty Onsite Services). Its founder, Amy Peterson, RN/LALD will become the CNO (Chief Nursing Officer), and Bee Kang, RN/BSN will be Nurse Consultant.
New Technology Committee – Call for Participation
On February 6, 2025 by Julie Apold
You are invited to join the newly formed LeadingAge Minnesota Technology Committee.
Sign up to participate in the first Technology Committee meeting on April 17 from 11:00 a.m. – noon to learn more about the committee and opportunities to support the effective use of technology in our sector.
Health Dimensions Group® Promotes Paul Branin to Executive VP of Growth
On February 6, 2025 by LeadingAge Minnesota
Health Dimensions Group® (HDG®), a leading senior living, post-acute, and long-term care consulting and management firm based in Minneapolis, MN, has promoted Paul Branin to executive vice president of growth. With this promotion, Branin will join HDG’s Executive Leadership Team.