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Strategies to Prevent Drug Diversion - Nov. 27 Webinar

On October 31, 2018 by Julie Apold

Drug diversion has accounted for 15 percent of substantiated Vulnerable Adult Act (VAA) cases in Minnesota nursing homes and home care/assisted living organizations this year. A webinar on Nov. 27 from 11 a.m. to Noon will discuss factors that are contributing to these cases and strategies to prevent diversion from happening in your organization. 

Free Training on Hospice and Palliative Care Offered Nov. 18

On October 31, 2018 by Bobbie Guidry

A free training on Nov. 8 will cover tools and resources that Home and Community-Based Services providers use for end-of-life care and hospice, palliative care and serious illness, POLST, Advance Care Directives and Veteran’s benefits. 

$50 on Dec. 6 Quality Conference – Super Saver Registration Ends Oct. 25

On October 23, 2018 by Heidi Simpson

The Dec. 6 Quality Conference features a full day of sessions devoted to helping organizations improve quality. Performance Excellence Network’s Brian Lassiter will lead a session on creating a culture of excellence throughout your organization from the board room to the front lines of care.   

How to Design for an Aging Population? First, Walk in Their Shoes

On October 16, 2018 by Heidi Simpson

The Dec. 6 Quality Conference will feature a general session about how to design physical environments for aging persons. Learn evidence-based design and research findings that can help inform design decisions. 

Outcome Engenuity’s John Westphal to Keynote Upcoming Quality Conference

On October 9, 2018 by Heidi Simpson

John Westphal, Chief Advisor at Outcome Engenuity LLC will open the Dec. 6 Quality Conference with a keynote presentation, Applying Principles of Highly Reliable Organizations to Aging Services. 

Grief and Hope Workshop Offered by Minnesota Network of Hospice & Palliative Care

On October 9, 2018 by Heidi Simpson

Grief and Hope in Life’s Intersections: Multiple Responses to Dying and Grieving People is a full day workshop offered by the Minnesota Network of Hospice & Palliative Care on Friday, Nov. 16. 

Quality Conference is Dec. 6, Open for Registration

On October 3, 2018 by Heidi Simpson

Attend the Quality Conference this December and learn how to apply the concepts and principles of Highly Reliable Organizations from other high consequence industries to our work in aging services. 

Annual Meeting is Next Week – Last Chance to Register

On September 11, 2018 by Heidi Simpson

The 2018 Annual Meeting & Leadership Forum is next week, Sept. 18-21 at Madden’s in Brainerd and end of business today is the last day to pre-register. 

Annual Meeting is in Two Weeks; Time Running Out to Register

On September 4, 2018 by Heidi Simpson

Time is running out to register for the 2018 Annual Meeting & Leadership Forum. Wednesday, Sept. 12 is the last day to pre-register for the conference, which features an incredible line-up of speakers on marketplace trends, technology, mental health, Medicare Advantage and special needs plans, succession planning, contract negotiation/management and much more! 

Annual Meeting Three Weeks Away

On August 28, 2018 by Heidi Simpson

There is still time to register for the 2018 Annual Meeting & Leadership Forum, Sept. 18-21 at Madden’s in Brainerd. The annual conference features strategic-level speakers and education sessions, including our opening keynote looking at predictive technologies that will be the game-changers in the next few years. 

On-Demand Webinars Available to Members

On August 22, 2018 by Heidi Simpson

LeadingAge Minnesota has options that allow you train your staff from the comfort and convenience of your office. 

LeadingAge President & CEO Katie Sloan to Lead National Town Hall at Annual Meeting

On August 22, 2018 by Heidi Simpson

LeadingAge President & CEO Katie Sloan will lead a National Town Hall Conversation during this year’s Annual Meeting and Leadership Forum in September.

Annual Meeting Early Bird Deadline is Friday; Madden’s Sold Out

On August 14, 2018 by Heidi Simpson

The 2018 Annual Meeting & Leadership Forum is Sept. 18-21 at Madden’s in Brainerd and the Early Bird Registration Deadline is one week from today – Friday, Aug. 17. Register here before next Friday and save $50 on your full conference registration fee. 

Assisted Living Certificate Program Begins Sept. 26 – Limited Space Still Available

On August 14, 2018 by Heidi Simpson

LeadingAge Minnesota’s Assisted Living Certificate Program begins Sept. 26 and space is running out. 

Moratorium Exceptions – What Care Centers Need to Know

On July 31, 2018 by Heidi Simpson

The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) recently published application materials for the moratorium exceptions process. To help care center members learn more about this process, we are hosting a Moratorium Exceptions Process: What Care Centers Need to Know webinar on Aug. 9. 

Billing University for Care Centers is Aug. 8-9

On July 31, 2018 by Heidi Simpson

The last day to register for the August 8-9 Billing University is Thursday, August 2. 

This two-day intensive learning workshop delivers essential knowledge, skills and resources to help capture all appropriate reimbursement for the services you provide and is applicable and valuable learning for both new and seasoned staff.

Find details and registration here.

LTC Pharmacy Update Conference Returns on Sept. 14

On July 24, 2018 by Elizabeth Sether, RN, MHA, LNHA

Consultant Pharmacists Inc. (CPI) will unravel some of the complexities of the regulation and guidelines for pharmacy services from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) “Mega-rule” of 2017 at is annual conference on Sept. 14.  

Annual Meeting Registration Open

On July 24, 2018 by Heidi Simpson

Registration is open for the 2018 Annual Meeting & Leadership Forum, Sept. 18-21 at Madden’s in Brainerd. Go BOLD is the theme of this year’s leadership conference, with speakers, sessions and events designed to explore what it means to lead in today’s complex environment and to navigate through the changes that will define the very future of senior living. 

Billing University for Care Centers is Aug. 8-9

On July 24, 2018 by Heidi Simpson

Business office staff in care centers are encouraged to attend the annual Billing University on Aug. 8 and 9. This two-day intensive learning workshop delivers essential knowledge, skills and resources to help capture all appropriate reimbursement for the services you provide. 

LeadingAge Learning Hub offers Free Mental Health Training

On July 24, 2018 by Bobbie Guidry

A new training to assist staff in supporting and working with residents with mental illness has been added to the LeadingAge learning hub. The training is free for LeadingAge members.