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No-Cost PPE Opportunity Available for Skilled Nursing and Assisted Living Facilities
On July 2, 2026 by Mark Schulz
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) Emergency Preparedness and Response Division is offering eligible health care partners an opportunity to receive personal protective equipment (PPE) and related supplies at no cost.
Fire Drills vs. Preparedness Exercises: What’s the difference?
On July 2, 2026 by Mark Schulz
State and federal regulations require nursing homes and assisted living facilities to have emergency plans that describe how they will respond to emergencies, including fires in the building. These same regulations also require facilities to practice those plans.