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Recent CED Guidance on Exposed Healthcare Workers And Return To Work
On January 13, 2022 by Kari Everson
The CDC released revisions to their Interim Guidance for Managing Healthcare Personnel with SARS-CoV-2 Infection or Exposure to SARS-CoV-2 and Strategies to Mitigate Healthcare Personnel (HCW) Staffing Shortages on Dec. 23, 2021. There are significant changes to return to work for staff who experience high-risk exposures in the recent update.
Providers Must Continue Preparation for Implementation of CMS Vaccination Mandate
On January 6, 2022 by Jonathan Lips
As previously reported, CMS has announced that it will begin enforcing its Omnibus COVID-19 Health Care Staff Vaccination mandate for facilities located in all states where the rule is not currently blocked by a legal injunction, including Minnesota. CMS has not published new information over the past several days, but we wanted to share what we know for any readers who missed our story last week.
MDH Discusses Revised CDC Guidance: Return to Work, Expanded Staffing Strategies
On December 30, 2021 by Kari Everson
On the Minnesota Department of Health’s (MDH) long-term care call this week, the Department discussed the updated CDC guidance released on Dec. 23. It appears the CDC guidance will be adopted for our settings. MDH reported it is the intention of CMS to revise the current memos to be in alignment with this guidance. The publication timeline for updated CMS memo(s) is unknown.
Transition to Fingerprint-Based Background Studies Pushed Out for MDH-Licensed Providers
On December 30, 2021 by Jonathan Lips
Providers licensed by the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), including home care, assisted living facilities, and nursing homes, will not transition back to fingerprint-based background studies until Feb. 2, 2022. Until the transition occurs, these providers will continue to submit emergency studies, as we have been doing throughout the pandemic.
MDH Engineering Provides Survey Checklist for Assisted Living
On December 9, 2021 by Bobbie Guidry
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) shared a checklist to help guide assisted living providers in self-auditing compliance with physical environment requirements. The checklist covers the details from 144G that surveyors are looking for in the areas of:
MDH, DHS, CMS Clarify, Add Detail to Vaccination Rules
On November 11, 2021 by Jonathan Lips
State and federal regulators have added clarifying information to the conversation about how vaccine rules will be implemented and enforced in long-term care settings.
Webinar for Applicants: Nurse Loan Forgiveness Program
On November 4, 2021 by Jenna Kellerman
The Minnesota Health Care Loan Forgiveness program cycle opens Nov. 1 and is accepting applications through Jan. 17, 2022. The Loan Forgiveness program is available for various health care professionals serving in high-need areas, including nurses in nursing homes, assisted living, and home care settings. Please join the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) team for a webinar to learn more about this program on Wednesday, Dec. 8 from 9-10 a.m. Register here.
DHS Implementing New Surcharge Billing Process for Bed Changes
On November 4, 2021 by Jeff Bostic
For the next six months, the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) is trying a new process when care centers change their number of beds.
Focus Areas in Early AL Surveys: Postings, Plans, Procedures, Training, and Infection Control
On October 28, 2021 by Bobbie Guidry
Findings during initial surveys of assisted living settings show a range of compliance with most providers well underway with incorporating new requirements. Several themes are evident in these initial findings. Learning more about these themes can assist providers in auditing their facilities for compliance.
ALL Together: New Assisted Living Newsletter Available from MDH
On October 21, 2021 by Bobbie Guidry
The Minnesota Department of Health's Health Regulation Division (HRD) will provide information, news, updates and links to assisted living providers, residents, resident families, and the public through a new weekly newsletter, ALL Together. To subscribe, enter your email address and click submit.
MDH Seeking Information about Out of State Health Providers
On October 21, 2021 by Jonathan Lips
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) is seeking information about out-of-state health professionals who provided services under a State executive order earlier in the pandemic.
MDH and DHS Seek SNF Assistance with Hospital Decompression
On October 21, 2021 by Kari Thurlow
The Departments of Human Services (DHS) and Health (MDH) are working with hospitals and long-term care providers to quickly identify 4-5 skilled nursing facilities that can stand up "hospital decompression sites" that would allow for increased movement between acute and post-acute settings.
Assisted Living Licensure Closure Form Now Available
On October 14, 2021 by Bobbie Guidry
The Minnesota Department of Health has added an Assisted Living Licensure Closure Form to their Forms and Self-Audit Tools page under the “notifications” heading. The form provides guidance for the closure process.
Top Cited Deficiencies from Nursing Home Recertification Surveys
On October 14, 2021 by Jonathan Lips
The information available from the CMS Quality, Certification and Oversight Reports (QCOR) database shows that the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) completed 100 nursing facility recertification surveys during the federal fiscal year ending Sept. 30. There is some lag time in survey data entry, so the year-end total is likely slightly higher. Here's a sampling of the data:
Assisted Living Licensees come in all Sizes and Locations
On September 30, 2021 by Bobbie Guidry
This week’s report from the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) on the status of current assisted living licensees provides a glimpse at the composition of assisted living around the state. Of the currently licensed 1973 assisted living facilities, 1337 of those are in the seven-county metro area, leaving 636 throughout the rest of the state.
Statewide Survey on Staffing Crisis Will Inform Solutions
On September 30, 2021 by Jonathan Lips
LeadingAge Minnesota has been working intensively with state agency leaders to illustrate the seriousness and urgency of the workforce crisis facing providers and collaborate on identifying solutions and support to respond.
Do You Have Assisted Living Required Postings?
On September 23, 2021 by Bobbie Guidry
As we settle into the new assisted living requirements, it is a good time for self-auditing. According to the new law, an assisted living must post the following:
Assisted Living Survey Observations Offer Helpful Reminders
On September 15, 2021 by Bobbie Guidry
At a meeting last week, the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) shared initial findings from assisted living surveys that have been conducted.
August 31 Webinar - Effective Strategies for SNF Survey Preparation
On August 18, 2021 by Heidi Simpson
With COVID-19 rates lower than the pandemic's peak, the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) is resuming usual survey activities. This Aug. 31 webinar is designed to provide skilled nursing communities with information and practices to prepare for licensing and certification surveys.
Aug. 31 Webinar - Effective Strategies for SNF Survey Preparation
On August 11, 2021 by Heidi Simpson
With COVID-19 rates lower than the pandemic's peak, the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) is resuming usual survey activities. This webinar is designed to provide skilled nursing communities with information and practices to prepare for licensing and certification surveys.