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October District Meetings: Workforce Focus - Register Today

On September 28, 2023 by Barbara Landeen

Registration is open for October District Meetings, featuring a deep dive into workforce, demographics, and recruitment strategies.

What You Need to Know About a Possible Federal Government Shutdown

On September 28, 2023 by Erin Huppert

Nearly all senior care services are funded through programs like Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security, yet these programs will continue without disruption in the event of a federal government shutdown. Therefore, provider operations should continue if a shutdown occurs.

Minimum Staffing Standard – 3.0 Nursing Hours Per Resident Day

On September 28, 2023 by Mark Schulz

In its proposed staffing rule, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) puts forward a minimum staffing standard of 0.55 hours per resident day (HPRD) for RNs and 2.45 HPRD for nurse aides.

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State News

Minnesota Dual-Training Pipeline – Upcoming DOLI Workforce Community Conversations

On September 28, 2023 by Anna Mowry

The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry (DOLI) Dual-Training Pipeline team is hitting the road to host workforce community conversations around the state for employers to learn more about the Minnesota Dual-Training Pipeline program.

Legislative Task Force on Aging Convenes

On September 21, 2023 by Kayla Khang

During the 2023 legislative session, policymakers recognized a need to establish the Legislative Task Force on Aging to address Minnesota’s growing elderly population, elders with disabilities, and a rapidly declining workforce. This task force met for the second time on Sept. 12, 2023.

Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) Launch Date for Medicare Certified Home Health Providers

On September 14, 2023 by Bobbie Guidry

Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) will launch Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) phase four for Medicare-certified home health providers on Oct. 16.

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Federal News

CMS Issues Civil Money Penalty Reinvestment Program Revisions

On September 28, 2023 by Julie Apold

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued Memorandum QSO-23-23-NHs outlining structural changes to the Civil Money Penalty Reinvestment Program (CMPRP).

NHSN Quality Alert Errors

On September 28, 2023 by Kari Everson

The National Health and Safety Network (NHSN) appears to be generating inaccurate quality alerts for the Weekly COVID-19 Vaccination Module for long-term care facility residents.

Nursing Home Network Special Call - Minimum Staffing

On September 21, 2023 by Mark Schulz

CMS published the nursing home minimum staffing standards proposed rule in the Federal Register on Sept. 6, 2023, and proposes standards that include minimum staffing for Registered Nurses (RNs) and nurse aides.

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Notable News

Counting Down This Week’s Top 7 Workforce Resources

On September 28, 2023 by Anna Mowry

As we near the end of Workforce Development month, we are counting down our top seven need-to-have LeadingAge Minnesota resources, upcoming must-attend events, and the latest data to support your recruitment, training, and workforce development initiatives.

MAGIC Releases 2023-2024 Flu Protocol

On September 28, 2023 by Kari Everson

The Minnesota Association of Geriatric Inspired Clinicians (MAGIC) completed and released their recommended 2023-2024 Influenza Protocol.

Adult Day Services Workshop Scheduled for Oct. 18

On September 21, 2023 by LeadingAge

Registration is open for the Adult Day Services Workshop scheduled for Oct. 18!  The day is packed with speakers on a variety of topics requested by LeadingAge Minnesota members and more.

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Member News

Three New Lifetime Honorary Members Voted into Membership at Annual Meeting

On September 28, 2023 by Libbie Chapuran

Barb Rode, Mark Landreville, and Gene Gustason were nominated for LeadingAge Minnesota’s Honorary Lifetime Membership and approved by voting members at the Annual Business Meeting at the Annual Meeting & Leadership Forum.

American Baptist Homes of the Midwest names Austin Blilie as COO

On September 14, 2023 by Libbie Chapuran

American Baptist Homes of the Midwest (ABHM), an Eden Prairie-based not-for-profit provider of senior living and health care, is pleased to announce the appointment of Austin Blilie as the new Chief Operating Officer.

Congratulations to the 2023 LeadingAge Minnesota’s Nurse Leadership Certificate Program Grads

On September 7, 2023 by Kari Everson

LeadingAge Minnesota’s Nurse Leadership Certificate Program supports new and emerging nurse leaders. Nurse leaders in skilled nursing care centers, assisted living, or home care settings, new to or moving into leadership positions, came together for five months of networking, learning, and support.

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