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Leadership Academy Application Deadline Approaching – April 26

On April 7, 2021 by Barbara Landeen

The deadline to apply for LeadingAge Minnesota’s Leadership Academy is Monday, April 26. Leadership Academy has an 11-year track record of developing and growing leaders in our field by exploring leadership theory, applied learning and coaching by seasoned mentors. More than 300 leaders have graduated from this annual program.

April 12 Webinar Sheds Light on Navigating Assisted Living Licensure Laws & Rules

On April 7, 2021 by Heidi Simpson

A significant step in preparing for Assisted Living (AL) Licensure is reading and understanding the Minnesota statutes, laws and rules that govern it. AL directors are required to attest to having completed this requirement on both the AL licensure application and their application to become a licensed assisted living director.

Leadership Academy Application Deadline Less than Four Weeks Away

On March 31, 2021 by Barbara Landeen

Applications for LeadingAge Minnesota's Leadership Academy are due on Monday, April 26. This esteemed program helps develop and grow leaders in our field by exploring leadership theory, applied learning and coaching by seasoned mentors.

Completing the Assisted Living Licensure Application Form – April 7 Webinar 

On March 31, 2021 by Heidi Simpson

The Assisted Living Licensure application form is not yet final, but you can start preparing for the formal application due on June 1.

Attorneys from Lathrop GPM LLP, Minneapolis, a LeadingAge Minnesota business partner, will lead a webinar on April 7, First Step Toward AL Licensure: Preparing to Complete Your Application Form, to help providers start the application process.

Click here to register.

April 12 Webinar Sheds Light on Navigating Assisted Living Licensure Laws and Rules

On March 31, 2021 by Heidi Simpson

A significant step in preparing for the implementation of Assisted Living (AL) Licensure is reading and understanding the Minnesota statutes, laws and rules that govern it. AL directors will be required to attest to completing this requirement on both the AL licensure application and their application to become a licensed assisted living director. 

Leadership Academy Begins June, Applications Being Accepted

On March 24, 2021 by Barbara Landeen

LeadingAge Minnesota’s acclaimed Leadership Academy is entering its twelfth year this June, and we are accepting applications through April 26. This 8-month program develops leadership capacity and core competencies of aging services professionals by tapping their natural talents and authentic leadership style. It blends leadership theory, applied learning, and personalized coaching to mentor current and emerging leaders in our field.

Governance Workshop is April 7 and 14 – Registration Still Available

On March 24, 2021 by Barbara Landeen

More than 30 organizations have already registered for the two-part virtual Governance Workshop, Next Gen Governance for a Next Gen World, on April 7 and 14. In the wake of the pandemic, it is important to shift focus from response to strategic recovery and resilience. The workshop is designed for executives and board members to identify risk areas and opportunities for strong operations in the short and long term. Participation includes a set of diagnostic assessments that will be used to create a roadmap for navigating disruption, change, strategy, opportunity and risk.

April 7 Webinar Helps Prepare for Completing Assisted Living Licensure Application Form

On March 24, 2021 by Heidi Simpson

While Minnesota’s Assisted Living Licensure application form is not yet final and published, we expect it will be public on or about May 1. That leaves just a few short weeks for providers wanting to become licensed assisted living settings to complete their application in time to meet the June 1 deadline already in statute. MN Statute 144G.12 outlines several requirements that we expect to be on the application form, and you can start preparing now.

BELTSS Extends CEU Period for 2021, Awards Clock Hours for COVID-related Education

On February 24, 2021 by Bobbie Guidry

In a message sent to current licensees last week, the Board of Executives for Long-Term Services and Supports (BELTSS) communicated several important messages to currently licensed Nursing Home Administrators.

Need CEUs? MN LTC Administrator Clock Hours Available at Upcoming Programs

On August 12, 2020 by Heidi Simpson

MN licensed LTC administrators interested in kick starting their earned clock hours for the 2020/21 licensure cycle are in luck. The following LeadingAge Minnesota virtual events have been approved for clock hours.

Important Change in CEU Tracking for Nursing Home Administrators

On March 20, 2018 by Bobbie Guidry

How nursing home administrators track continuing education from national providers is about to change. The National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards (NAB) will be eliminating paper certificates of attendance and using an electronic database for all reporting of national continuing education. The change is effective April 1.