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New CMS Rules Will Require Nursing Homes to Test Staff for COVID-19
On August 26, 2020 by Jonathan Lips
Nursing homes will be required to test staff for COVID-19, and offer testing to residents, under an Interim Final Rule released by CMS August 25. All laboratories conducting COVID-19 testing and reporting patient-specific results
Tell Congress to Finish the Job
On August 19, 2020 by Libbie Chapuran
Join providers across the Nation to call on Congress to provide immediate relief to aging services providers.
We are severely disappointed that Congress did not reach an agreement on the next COVID-19 relief package.
Legislature Passes Retention Grants for Adult Day Services Providers
On August 19, 2020 by Jeff Bostic
In a special session last week, the Senate and House passed (and the Governor later signed) Senate File 1, which appropriates more than $20M in state CARES Act relief funds to provide retention grants to adult day services providers to address the impact of business interruptions due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
New On-Demand Online Nursing Home COVID-19 Training from CDC/CMS Now Available
On August 19, 2020 by Terri Foley
One-hour training sessions on COVID-19 critical topics such infection prevention, early detection, and managing staffing challenges are now available through the new
COVID-19 Communications Toolkit for Fall 2020 – Media and Visitation Modification
On August 19, 2020 by Terri Foley
As COVID-19 cases continue to rise across Minnesota, we have developed a COVID-19 External Communications toolkit to help communicate with the media and other external audiences about the importance of prevention precautions as well as your plan for visitation modification.
DHS Considering Return to Fingerprint-Based Background Studies
On August 19, 2020 by Kari Thurlow
LeadingAge Minnesota recently learned that Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) is proposing to return to fully-compliant, fingerprint-based background studies process sometime in the near future.
Safe Care in the Age of COVID
On August 12, 2020 by Julie Apold
As we have pivoted in the past several months to focus on COVID-19 and put practices in place to combat this virus, we are reminded of our Safe Care for Seniors pledge for respect, safety and dignity and the shared commitment we made together to prevent harm in the course of caregiving.
Modifying Visitation Toolkit Available Now
On August 12, 2020 by Terri Foley
With the release of the Minnesota Department of Health guidance on visitation modification on Monday, you’ll find new tools in our COVID-19 Resource Library.
Metro Mobility COVID-19 Updates
On August 12, 2020 by Roni Falck
The Metropolitan Council has issued Metro Mobility COVID-19 safety measures. The safety measures cover topics including service, fare payment, riders, drivers, bus cleaning, and more.
MDH Releases Visitation Modification Guidance Effective 8/29/20
On August 12, 2020 by Jonathan Lips
This week the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) released long-awaited recommendations on modifying visitation policies in aging services settings. The recommendations are effective August 29, 2020 and apply both to nursing homes and housing with services/assisted living settings.
National and State Perspectives on Financial Scenario Planning during COVID at Annual Meeting
On August 5, 2020 by Heidi Simpson
The Annual Meeting & Leadership Forum is virtual this year and much of the educational content focuses on strategic approaches related to COVID-19. Back-to-back sessions on Thursday, Sept. 17 will help leaders explore financial scenario planning in the COVID-19 world.
Aug. 14 Webinar Gives Strategies for Diffusing Challenging Situations
On August 5, 2020 by Heidi Simpson
Strategies for Diffusing Challenging Situations, a webinar on Aug. 14, will explore practical strategies designed to help staff diffuse the highly and emotionally charged situations so that difficult conversations about what can be done occur and enable the parties to move forward together.
Coming Soon: COVID-19 Resource Library
On August 5, 2020 by Jodi Boyne
LeadingAge MN is working on a new resource to help members plan, implement and communicate visitor modifications based on guidance the Minnesota Department of Health is the process of finalizing,
HUD Updates Multifamily Q&A
On August 5, 2020 by Bobbie Guidry
The U.S. Housing & Urban Development Department (HUD) updated its Q&A for Multifamily Housing programs. The July 31 Q&A document relays HUD’s guidance on operational and procedural questions related to the safe administration of HUD-assisted programs during COVID-19. In the Q&A, HUD provides clarity on mask requirements for residents, testing requirements for residents, and management and occupancy reviews. Included in the updates:
CMP Funding Still Available to Nursing Homes for COVID-19 Technology Grants
On August 5, 2020 by Jonathan Lips
The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) is still accepting applications from Medicaid-certified nursing facilities to receive up to $3,000 in Civil Monetary Penalty (CMP) funds to purchase communication technology.
Update on Nursing Homes Point of Care Antigen Testing Initiative
On July 29, 2020 by Jonathan Lips
We have gathered additional details about the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services’ initiative to supply rapid point-of-care antigen testing instruments and tests to nursing homes throughout the country to aid in identification and mitigation of COVID-19.
Potential Funds Available for Private Pay Assisted Living
On July 28, 2020 by Jeff Bostic
Relief funds for private-pay assisted living providers are under consideration by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services.
MDH Modifies Home Care and Assisted Living Licensing, Survey and Enforcement
On July 28, 2020 by Bobbie Guidry
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has modified certain requirements for home care licensing, survey and enforcement activities. The modifications are allowed based on Emergency Executive Order 20-32 issued on April 8.
Nursing Homes Need CLIA Waiver to Receive COVID Testing Equipment
On July 22, 2020 by Jonathan Lips
The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) last week announced plans to supply rapid, point-of-care testing instruments and tests to nursing homes throughout the country to aid in the fight against COVID-19.
CARES Act Evictions Moratorium Ends; Minnesota Moratorium Continues with Modifications
On July 22, 2020 by Bobbie Guidry
While the national prohibition on nonpayment evictions will lift July 25, there are still have ongoing restrictions in Minnesota. Governor Walz last week issued Executive Orders 20-79, which rescinded Executive Orders 20-14 and 20-73 and issued new guidance on eviction suspensions during the duration of the peacetime emergency. Both the rescission and the new order are effective Aug. 4.