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Quality Specialist Certificate Program – Invest in Your Quality Staff

On September 14, 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.

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.

Assisted Living Resident Sought for Home Care and Assisted Living Program Advisory Council

On September 7, 2023 by Bobbie Guidry

A person who is or has been a resident in an assisted living facility is sought to serve as a public member of the Home Care and Assisted Living Program Advisory Council.

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.

​​​​​​​Continuing Education Requirements for Assisted Living Directors Clarified by BELTSS

On August 24, 2023 by Bobbie Guidry

The Board of Executives for Long-Term Services and Supports (BELTSS) affirmed that the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) continuing education for directors of assisted living with dementia care is required by 144G, not the rules for licensed assisted living directors administered by BELTSS.

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.

HUD Releases New Funding - Relief for RAD Properties

On August 3, 2023 by Bobbie Guidry

On July 27, HUD published supplemental guidance for the Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) to support senior housing communities undergoing preservation transactions.

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.

Elderly Waiver Customized Living Disproportionate Share Program to Continue in 2024

On July 20, 2023 by Jeff Bostic

The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) announced after a review of the interaction between the Elderly Waiver (EW) rate increase approved by the Legislature and the Elderly Waiver Customized Living Disproportionate Share program (DSH) that they will keep operating the program for 2024.

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.

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