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Workforce Technology Solutions Webinar – Registration Now Open
On June 1, 2023 by Sharon Hollister
Technology solutions can help healthcare providers and support staff provide better care and maintain efficient operations. Join us on July 13 for Workforce Technology Solutions: Combatting the Workforce Crisis While Improving Care, where you will learn from experienced operators about best practices for implementing new technology, workflows, and systems.
Annette Greely Named CEO of American Baptist Homes of the Midwest
On June 1, 2023 by Libbie Chapuran
American Baptist Homes of the Midwest (ABHM), an Eden Prairie, Minnesota, based not-for-profit provider of senior living and health care, is pleased to announce the appointment of Annette Greely as the new President and Chief Executive Officer.
Mental Health Resources for You, Your Team, and Community
On June 1, 2023 by Anna Mowry
As Mental Health Awareness Month ends, don’t forget the mental health resources and tools you and your teams can revisit throughout the year.
Dining and Activity Visitor Attendance
On June 1, 2023 by Kari Everson
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) recently clarified with LeadingAge Minnesota when families and visitors can share a meal with a resident in the dining room or attend activities. According to MDH, organizations should continue infection prevention and control practices and complete a facility risk assessment to determine visitor attendance in congregate dining settings and activities.
New Resource Available! COVID-19 Facility Assessment Policy Template
On June 1, 2023 by Kari Everson
LeadingAge Minnesota has added a COVID-19 facility assessment policy template to the resource library as a companion document to the facility assessment workbook provided last week.
June District Meetings Begin Next Week – Register Now
On June 1, 2023 by Barbara Landeen
District Meetings start next week. Register now to attend your local meeting. Experience interactive and engaging conversations with your peers while you:
Post-Survey Feedback Opportunity
On June 1, 2023 by Kari Everson
Beginning June 5, onsite surveys and investigations will include an electronic provider feedback form to help provide information for the Minnesota Department of Health’s (MDH) continuous improvement.
New On-Demand Webinars Available
On May 25, 2023 by Sharon Hollister
LeadingAge Minnesota has a selection of on-demand webinars approved for clock hours. Eight new webinars from the 2023 Institute have been added on various topics. Get the training you need without having to leave your setting.
2023 Minnesota Legislative Recap and Analysis Webinar Series – Still Time to Register
On May 25, 2023 by Sharon Hollister
The Minnesota Legislature adjourned on May 22. Join us on June 26 for our webinar, Impact on Seniors: Analysis of 2023 Legislative Session Outcomes. We will identify changes to state law that will impact the seniors you serve and explore the implications for your organization’s operations and the larger aging services sector.
Minnesota State Offers Summer Medication Aide Training
On May 25, 2023 by Anna Mowry
Minnesota State provides the required training to work as a Medication Aide in a skilled nursing facility. They have new classes set up for June and will have July classes posted by the end of this week. Students will develop an understanding of drug administration with this comprehensive training program.
Discover Innovations at June District Meetings
On May 25, 2023 by Barbara Landeen
Register now to attend your local District Meeting in June. Experience interactive and engaging conversations with your peers while you:
- Learn about innovative programs
- Brainstorm to help inform how fines from Minnesota Department of Health surveys of care centers and assisted living buildings will be used
- Respond to the newly available results of this year’s member survey to help inform the LeadingAge Minnesota Board of Directors’ work
ICYMI: Legislature Adjourns with Historic Funding for Aging Services
On May 25, 2023 by Libbie Chapuran
As of Monday at midnight, the Minnesota Legislature has adjourned the 2023 legislative session. After months of tireless advocacy by seniors, their families, and their caregivers, we are proud to report that we have left the session with historic investments in aging services that will help ensure access to care for Minnesota seniors and support caregivers with the wages they deserve.
New On-Demand Webinars Added
On May 18, 2023 by Sharon Hollister
LeadingAge Minnesota has a selection of on-demand webinars approved for clock hours. Eight new webinars from the 2023 Institute have been added on various topics. Get the training you need without having to leave your setting.
2023 Minnesota Legislative Recap and Analysis Webinar Series Starts Next Week
On May 18, 2023 by Sharon Hollister
After the Minnesota Legislature adjourns on May 22, join us in May and June to identify changes to state law that will impact the seniors you serve. During June’s session, we will dive deeper to explore the implications for your organization’s operations and the larger aging services sector.
Register Now for June District Meetings
On May 18, 2023 by Barbara Landeen
Register now to attend your local District Meeting in June. Experience interactive and engaging conversations with your peers while you:
- Learn about innovative programs
- Brainstorm to help inform how fines from MDH surveys of care centers and assisted living buildings will be used
- Respond to the newly available results of this year’s member survey to help inform the LeadingAge Minnesota Board of Directors’ work
Keys to Retaining Staff —Driver 2: Feeling Effective
On May 18, 2023 by LeadingAge
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. This is the second in a series of articles from contributor Dr. Alyson VanAhn, Associated Clinic of Psychology, featuring tools to improve staff mental health.
In an overview article, I introduced three major factors that can improve staff retention when attended to deliberately by you and the leaders in your buildings—staff feeling valued, supported, and effective. This article focuses on feeling effective.
HUD Published NSPIRE Final Rule
On May 18, 2023 by Bobbie Guidry
Last week, the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) published the final rule to establish its new approach to defining and assessing housing quality, the National Standards for the Physical Inspection of Real Estate (NSPIRE). The final rule describes the development of NSPIRE and the next steps from HUD before NSPIRE is implemented on Oct. 1 for multifamily and voucher programs and July 1 for public housing.
EEOC Reminds Employers to Review Employee PHE Accommodations
On May 18, 2023 by Mark Schulz
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has revised guidance for employers regarding the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency. It reminds employers that they cannot automatically terminate reasonable accommodations provided due to pandemic-related circumstances.
Retention Grants Open for Certain HCBS Employees
On May 18, 2023 by Bobbie Guidry
The Minnesota Legislature has created a Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) workforce development grant program to attract and retain direct care workers who provide HCBS services for people with disabilities and/or older adults. Workers include those employed in assisted living, adult day services, home care, and other HCBS settings.
Facility Assessment and Broader Use of Source Control Post Public Health Emergency
On May 18, 2023 by Kari Everson
New information released over the last week directs each nursing home and assisted living in conducting a COVID-19 facility assessment to determine whether a broader source control practice is needed. LeadingAge Minnesota has created a sample COVID-19 facility assessment to aid in implementing the new practices.