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Minnesota’s Newest Job Seeker Resource: Caring Careers Start Here
On May 2, 2024 by Anna Mowry
Has your organization added your employer profile to CaringCareersStartHere.com, the newest resource to recruit Minnesota job seekers into senior care?
LeadingAge Minnesota Presents the New Quest Report
On May 2, 2024 by Kari Everson
LeadingAge Minnesota is proud to introduce the inaugural QUEST Report, a quarterly analytic resource for association members focused on key trends in the senior care sector.
Impact Calculations Available for Federal Nursing Home Minimum Staffing Rule
On May 2, 2024 by Jeff Bostic
A new resource is available to LeadingAge Minnesota members that allows nursing home providers to calculate the financial impact of the staffing mandate from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
State News
Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board Moving Forward on Minimum Wage Rule
On May 2, 2024 by Jeff Bostic
As expected, the Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board moved earlier this week to draft a proposed rule that establishes minimum wages and a minimum number of paid holidays for nursing home employees.
Care Comes First Advocacy Campaign
On May 2, 2024 by Dan Nelson
Earlier this spring, we launched the Care Comes First (CCF) campaign, aiming to spotlight the real Minnesotans behind every legislative proposal—individuals seeking access to quality care, individuals working as caregivers, and individuals supporting loved ones in long-term care.
Nurse Aide Training Programs — Is your curriculum up to date?
On May 2, 2024 by Anna Mowry
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) announced that nurse aide training programs using the “Minnesota State Long-Term Care Nursing Assistant and Home Health Aide Curriculum” must transition to a new curriculum by June 30.
Federal News
HUD Announces Resources for Extreme Heat Scenarios
On May 2, 2024 by Bobbie Guidry
On April 23, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced its first actions to address extreme heat in affordable housing properties.
DOL Publishes Overtime Final Rule – Effective July 1, 2024
On April 25, 2024 by Mark Schulz
On April 23, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Wage and Hour Division announced a final overtime rule which will take effect on July 1, 2024, with updates starting on January 1, 2025.
LeadingAge Urges Bold Changes in Senate LTC Workforce Hearing Comments
On April 18, 2024 by LeadingAge
As US Senate leaders focused on long-term care workforce issues at an April 16 Special Committee on Aging hearing, LeadingAge seized the opportunity to provide policymakers with numerous recommendations to address the major shortcomings of our country’s current patchwork approach to funding and regulating the care and support older adults and families need to age with dignity.
Notable News
LeadingAge Minnesota Foundation Scholarship Deadline Approaching
On May 2, 2024 by Lori Meyer
The LeadingAge Minnesota Foundation is excited to offer educational scholarships to the staff of our member organizations.
Three Weeks Left to Submit a Connected Communities Grant Application
On May 2, 2024 by Gina DiMaggio
The Connected Communities grant opportunity is available to LeadingAge Minnesota members outside the seven-county Twin Cities metro area.
Workforce Technology Playbook – Bidets
On April 25, 2024 by Julie Apold
The Bidet Playbook is the seventh in a series of workforce technology solution playbooks designed to assist you in identifying technology solutions to help address the workforce crisis.
Member News
Member only discount when posting on AgingServicesJobs.org
On May 2, 2024 by Anna Mowry
Post your open positions with a member-only discount on AgingServicesJobs.org – the premier job board for aging services employers to post their critical to fill positions and get connected with qualified applicants.
2024 Foundation Golf Tournament Slated for August 6 – Registration Open
On May 2, 2024 by Jenny Prosser
Join us for a day of golf and fun in the sun to fund caregiver scholarships. The 2024 Golf Tournament will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 6 at Prestwick Golf Club in Woodbury.
Register Now! Spring District Meetings to Include CMS Staffing Mandate for Care Centers
On May 2, 2024 by Barbara Landeen
Attend your local District Meeting this May and June for up-to-the-minute updates and discussion on the state of labor relations, the CMS Minimum Staffing Requirements for care centers, and timely Assisted Living and HCBS updates.