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Nurse Lunch and Learns Start April 17
On March 14, 2024 by Sharon Hollister
Nurse Lunch and Learn webinars offer quick, focused sessions for nurse teams, emphasizing staff and direct care nurses. Each virtual webinar begins with a brief presentation on key topics, followed by a small group exercise for hands-on application of the learning outcomes.
NEW! Technology Conference on May 7
On March 14, 2024 by Sharon Hollister
LeadingAge Minnesota is thrilled to host a new Technology Conference on May 7 at the Heritage Center of Brooklyn Center. Join us for a day of innovation, collaboration, and exploration as we delve into the transformative power of technology in revolutionizing aging services with a focus on solutions to improve workforce and quality in our sector.
MDH Multidrug-Resistant Organisms Webinar Series
On March 14, 2024 by Kari Everson
Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) will host a series of webinars on multi-drug resistant organisms (MDROs). Each interactive webinar will provide time for questions.
Assisted Living Survey Readiness: Check Your Postings
On March 14, 2024 by Bobbie Guidry
The assisted living statute (144G) mandates several postings. The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has provided a tool on its website, used by surveyors to assess compliance with these posting requirements.
Nurse Lunch and Learn: Managing Residents with COPD
On March 12, 2024 by Automated Process
Nurse Lunch and Learn: Diabetes Management
On March 12, 2024 by Automated Process
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
Live Well at Home Grants: Funding Opportunities for Community-Based Long-Term Care in Minnesota
On February 29, 2024 by Bobbie Guidry
The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) has issued an RFP to develop and/or provide services for older Minnesotans to live in the community, better known as Live Well at Home Grants.
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.
Getting Started with Safe Care Webinar Series Registration Open
On February 22, 2024 by Sharon Hollister
Join us for a webinar series on April 3, 10, and 17, 2024, to introduce you and your organization to the basic principles and practices of the LeadingAge Minnesota Safe Care initiative.
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 Virtual Institute - Feb. 27
On February 15, 2024 by Sharon Hollister
Join us Feb. 27-29 for the 2024 virtual Institute — three days of all-new sessions on even more topics important to you.
2024 Nurse Leadership Program
On February 12, 2024 by Automated Process