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DOL Joint Employer Rule Vacated by Judge
On March 11, 2024 by Mark Schulz
A federal judge has vacated the Department of Labor’s (DOL’s) “joint employer” rule (the “2024 Rule”), which would have revised the employee-independent contractor test analysis used to classify a worker as an employee or an independent contractor that was set to be effective today, Monday, March 11.
Nurse Lunch and Learn: Nursing and Prioritizing Your Day
On March 7, 2024 by Automated Process
ALADTEC Contract Ending Mar. 31
On March 7, 2024 by Mark Schulz
Effective Mar. 31, the contract for Aladtec with the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) will end.
MDH Clarifies CDC Isolation Guidance for COVID-19
On March 7, 2024 by Mark Schulz
Effective March 1, individuals in the general public with COVID-19 no longer have to isolate for five days, per new guidance issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Testimony Highlights Consequences of Legislation to Require Assisted Living Licensure for HUD and Other Exempt Settings
On March 7, 2024 by Erin Huppert
This week, LeadingAge Minnesota and its Long-Term Care Imperative partner led advocacy efforts and testimony opposing a bill to restore licensure requirements and administrative burden for currently exempt settings from assisted living licensure (144G).
2024 Technology Conference
On March 6, 2024 by Automated Process
2024 Governance Intensive
On February 28, 2024 by Automated Process
Senate Hearing on MDH BGS Cost Shift
On February 22, 2024 by Mark Schulz
On Feb. 19, the Senate Human Services Committee, chaired by Sen. John Hoffman, held a hearing where the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) presented information about their change in fiscal policy about subsidizing MDH-licensed provider background studies.
LTC Imperative Surveys Show Workforce and Financial Challenges Faced by Providers
On February 22, 2024 by Jeff Bostic
LeadingAge Minnesota and its Long-Term Care Imperative partner recently finished compiling the results of a provider survey focused on workforce and financial challenges, as well as another survey looking at nursing home occupancy. The results of the surveys will be used in the Long-Term Care Imperative’s messaging during the legislative session that recently got underway.
Certify Your Team in Mental Health First Aid
On February 15, 2024 by Anna Mowry
No-cost sessions of Mental Health First Aid are being offered to LeadingAge Minnesota members this spring.
2024 Nurse Leadership Program
On February 12, 2024 by Automated Process
Argentum Hosting Complimentary Webinar: Telling The True Story of Assisted Living and Maintaining State Regulation
On February 8, 2024 by Libbie Chapuran
Argentum, our national partner, will host a complimentary webinar, " Telling The True Story of Assisted Living and Maintaining State Regulation, " on Friday, Feb. 9, from 11 a.m. to noon CT. All LeadingAge Minnesota members are invited to attend.
Is your Team Mental Health First Aid Certified?
On February 8, 2024 by Anna Mowry
The final sessions of virtual Mental Health First Aid training are being offered at no cost to LeadingAge Minnesota members this Spring.
Support Your Teams and Yourself with Mental Health First Aid
On February 1, 2024 by Anna Mowry
The final virtual Mental Health First Aid training sessions are being offered at no cost to LeadingAge Minnesota members this Spring.
US Senate Special Committee Holds Hearing on Assisted Living Options for Older Adults
On January 25, 2024 by Erin Huppert
Today, the US Senate Special Committee on Aging convened for an informational hearing on understanding assisted living options for Americans.
Assisted Living Report Card Preview
On January 25, 2024 by Kari Everson
The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) emailed the authorized assisted living agent with a link to the Minnesota Assisted Living Report Card to those communities with active report card ratings. Not all communities have active report card ratings right now.
Love Yourself this February with Free Mental Health Training
On January 25, 2024 by Anna Mowry
This spring, the final sessions of virtual Mental Health First Aid training will be offered at no cost to LeadingAge Minnesota members.
PACE 201 Webinars Jan. 24 – Complimentary for Members
On January 11, 2024 by Sharon Hollister
A Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) is an innovative program that promises better integration of health care and social service needs for eligible seniors.
Last Chance to Mental Health First Aide: Become an Instructor – Apply by Jan. 12
On January 11, 2024 by Anna Mowry
LeadingAge Minnesota Foundation, in partnership with Winona State University, is sponsoring a limited number of individuals to become certified instructors of the Mental Health First Aide (MHFA) Training at no cost – a value of $2,895 per participant.
GUIDE Model for Dementia Webinar Now Posted in the Resource Library
On January 4, 2024 by Sharon Hollister
This on-demand webinar, GUIDE Model: Collaboration in Dementia Care for Assisted Living and Senior Housing, is now in our Resource Library. Presented by Bluestone Physician Services, this webinar is complimentary for LeadingAge Minnesota members.