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Upload Assisted Living Quality Data to Data Portal through RTasks
On October 12, 2023 by Julie Apold
LeadingAge Minnesota has partnered with RTasks by ResiDex to coordinate assisted living quality measures.
MDH to Pass Background Studies Cost to Providers
On October 12, 2023 by Erin Huppert
On Monday, the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) convened a meeting with LeadingAge Minnesota and other provider o
Nurse Lunch and Learn: Change in Condition – Free for Members
On October 5, 2023 by Sharon Hollister
Gather your nurses, particularly staff nurses and direct care nurses, on Oct. 18 to watch our next Nurse Lunch and Learn on changes. You will review resident change-in-condition assessments and complete a short group exercise.
New Data Portal Assisted Living Quality Reports Now Available
On October 5, 2023 by Julie Apold
New LeadingAge Minnesota Data Portal benchmark reports are now available for assisted living quality and services measures.
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.
High School Credit for Caring Careers Provides New Incentives to Work, Earn, and Learn
On September 14, 2023 by Anna Mowry
As Minnesota high schoolers head back to school this fall, they have new incentives to work in caring careers.
DOL Issues Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for Overtime
On September 7, 2023 by Mark Schulz
The US Department of Labor (DOL) Wage and Hour Division provides notice it will issue a notice of proposed rulemaking to restore and extend overtime protections. In its news release, the DOL stated the proposed federal rule would guarantee overtime pay for most salaried workers earning less than $1,059 per week, about $55,000 per year.
Quality Specialist Certificate Program – Register Today
On August 24, 2023 by Sharon Hollister
The Quality Specialist Certificate Program, starting Oct. 24, supports individuals working in aging services who are serving as quality leads within their organizations or are interested in expanding their knowledge of quality, safety, and performance improvement.
New Resources! Background Checks, Cannabis, Education, and Staffing Tools for Members
On August 24, 2023 by Kari Everson
Four new resources requested by members are now available in LeadingAge Minnesota’s Resource Library related to cannabis, education requirements, staffing in assisted living, and background checks.
DLI Releases 2024 Minimum-Wage Rate Adjustments
On August 24, 2023 by Mark Schulz
The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry (DLI) released the minimum-wage rate information that begins on Jan. 1, 2024. Minnesota's minimum wage rates will be adjusted for inflation on Jan. 1, 2024, to $10.85 an hour for large employers and $8.85 an hour for other state minimum wages.
New! Quality Specialist Certificate Program – Registration Open
On August 17, 2023 by Sharon Hollister
The Quality Specialist Certificate Program, starting Oct. 24, supports individuals working in aging services who are serving as Quality leads within their organizations or are interested in expanding their knowledge of quality, safety, and performance improvement.
Assisted Living Conference Brings Senior Living Professionals Together
On August 17, 2023 by Libbie Chapuran
LeadingAge Minnesota’s 2023 Assisted Living Conference on Aug. 16-17 provided aging services professionals with training, timely updates, and resources needed to confidently meet state requirements and provide quality care for seniors.
Session Law Impacts Assisted Living Consumer Surveys
On August 17, 2023 by Erin Huppert
Effective Aug. 1, 2023, two modifications were made to consumer surveys for assisted living, adult day services, and home care.
Lyngblomsten Opens New Senior Living Community
On August 10, 2023 by Libbie Chapuran
Lyngblomsten, a Minnesota nonprofit senior services organization, recently opened its new continuum-of-care campus in Lino Lakes.
Legislative Committee Holds Informational Hearing on Agency Progress for Assisted Living Providers
On August 3, 2023 by Erin Huppert
On Friday, Aug. 28, the House and Senate Human Services Committees held a joint informational hearing to receive progress updates from the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) and the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) regarding several 2023 issues, including the development of recommendations for smaller providers of assisted living services.
2023 Foundation Golf Tournament Raises More Than $62,000
On August 3, 2023 by Jenny Prosser
The 2023 LeadingAge Minnesota Foundation Golf Tournament helped raise funds for the next round of caregiver scholarships. Thanks to golfers, sponsors, volunteers, and ticket sales, the event raised over $62,000 before expenses.
Top New Laws Starting Aug. 1
On August 3, 2023 by Mark Schulz
Several new laws became effective before or on Aug. 1 and impact senior care services in the state. While you can review more information about these changes and more in the 2023 Legislative Report, we have provided links to Advantage articles for topics previously discussed for easy reference and review.
New Data Portal Workforce Benchmarking and Trend Reports
On July 27, 2023 by Julie Apold
Enhanced benchmarking reports have been added to the LeadingAge Minnesota Data Portal to help you track your data over time and benchmark your performance with other member organizations.
News from LeadingAge: House Subcommittee Advances “Unthinkable” HUD Funding Bill
On July 13, 2023 by LeadingAge
During a markup help by the House Subcommittee on Transportation and Housing and Urban Development (THUD) on July 12, lawmakers advanced a Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funding proposal for Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) that would enact serious cuts to affordable housing programs.
2023 Legislative Report Spotlight – Legalization of Cannabis in Minnesota
On July 13, 2023 by Mark Schulz
This summer, we’ll regularly highlight some of the most significant issues summarized in the 2023 Legislative Report, a benefit of membership in LeadingAge Minnesota. This week’s topic: the impacts of legalized cannabis on aging services providers.