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Nursing Assistant Test Sites Weekly Update
On May 5, 2022 by Anna Mowry
With the 1135 waiver ending on June 6, members will have until Oct. 6 to place Nursing Assistants on the state registry. Minnesota State and the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) communicate weekly updates to LeadingAge Minnesota regarding nursing assistant test sites as they open and increase their capacity.
New Gerontology and Aging Care Program Advances Caregivers
On October 28, 2021 by Jenna Kellerman
Looking for a way to grow caregivers within your organization or help staff advance in their career path? Northwest Technical College is offering an online course to advance the specialty of caregivers in aging services. The Gerontology and Aging Care program is a two-semester online course that is appropriate for any staff member. Caregivers, culinary staff, housekeeping, administration, and other team members can benefit from specializing in gerontology.
Planning for BCA to NAR Transitions
On October 28, 2021 by Jenna Kellerman
If your organization has utilized Basic Care Aides (BCAs) during the public health emergency, please complete this two-question survey to identify the next steps for BCAs in your organization. The results of this survey will help determine the tools needed to help organizations upskill BCAs as required.
Advance Caregivers with New Gerontology and Aging Care Program
On October 14, 2021 by Jenna Kellerman
Looking for a way to grow caregivers within your organization or help staff advance in their career path? Northwest Technical College is offering an online course to advance the specialty of caregivers in aging services.
MDH Releases BCA Transition Details
On September 23, 2021 by Jenna Kellerman
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) released a notice via GovDelivery indicating a transition pathway for Basic Care Aides (BCA) to become Nursing Assistants through an expedited process before the end of the 1135 Waiver.
Transition BCA to Nursing Assistant with OnTrack
On July 7, 2021 by Jenna Kellerman
Many skilled nursing facilities are planning ahead and transitioning caregivers and Basic Care Aides into Registered Nursing Assistant positions. The 1135 Waiver and corresponding MDH approvals that allow nursing assistants to work without being on the Registry still apply. However, there is growing concern amongst members on making the transition in advance of the waiver discontinuing.
Use OnTrack To Transition BCA to Nursing Assistant
On June 30, 2021 by Jenna Kellerman
Many skilled nursing facilities are planning ahead to transition caregivers and Basic Care Aides into Registered Nursing Assistant positions. The 1135 Waiver and corresponding Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) approvals that allow nursing assistants to work without being on the Registry still apply. However, there is growing concern amongst members regarding transitioning in advance of the waiver’s discontinuation.
New Staff for the New Year
On December 23, 2020 by Jenna Kellerman
Start 2021 off with new staff joining your team!
Skilled nursing facilities have the ability to train caregivers quickly using the Basic Care Aide and Paid Feeding Assistant programs from EduCare. The expedited training programs are eligible under the current 1135 waiver, allowing you to train Basic Care Aides in just 9 hours and paid feeding assistants within 2 hours. Basic Care Aides are eligible to work in place of traditional nursing assistants.
1,000 Nursing Assistant Students Trained by OnTrack
On April 1, 2020 by Jenna Kellerman
More than 1,000 Nursing Assistants have been trained using the OnTrack Nursing Assistant Training curriculum. With a pass-rate trending higher than the state average, OnTrack continues to see success in the second year of operation.
Create Your Nursing Assistant Training Program with OnTrack’s Hands-On Support
On August 13, 2019 by Jenna Kellerman
Long term care providers in Minnesota have a lot on their plates. As much as you may want to build your workforce pipeline by starting a Nursing Assistant Training Program, it may feel like more work than you can add to your plate.
Does Your Organization Qualify to Teach OnTrack Nursing Assistant Training?
On June 11, 2019 by Jodi Boyne
The OnTrack Nursing Assistant Training progam continues to see success in its second year of operation, and we see many different types of organizations deploying OnTrack onsite. Does your organization qualify to offer OnTrack?
Hands-On Support Available to Start a Nursing Assistant Training Program
On May 8, 2019 by Jodi Boyne
Long term care providers in Minnesota have a lot on their plates. As much as you may want to build your workforce pipeline by starting a Nursing Assistant Training Program, it may feel like more work than you can handle.
OnTrack Expands Into North Dakota
On April 24, 2019 by Jenna Kellerman
The OnTrack Nursing Assistant Training is excited to announce our expansion into North Dakota!
Does Your Organization Qualify to Teach OnTrack Nursing Assistant Training?
On April 10, 2019 by Jenna Kellerman
The OnTrack Nursing Assistant Training program continues to see success in its second year of operation, and we see many different types of organizations deploying OnTrack onsite. Does your organization qualify to offer OnTrack?
OnTrack Offers Compliance Guarantee
On March 26, 2019 by Jenna Kellerman
The OnTrack Nursing Assistant Training program offers a compliance guarantee, meaning the OnTrack team makes edits to the curriculum in real time as new requirements and best practices are released.
OnTrack Success Continues
On March 13, 2019 by Jenna Kellerman
The OnTrack Nursing Assistant Training program continues to see success in its second year of operation.
Announcing OnTrack Nursing Assistant Training North Dakota
On February 13, 2019 by Jenna Kellerman
OnTrack Nursing Assistant Training is excited to announce our expansion into North Dakota!
OnTrack Nursing Assistant Training Expands to North Dakota
On January 22, 2019 by Jenna Kellerman
The OnTrack Nursing Assistant Training is excited to announce our expansion into North Dakota!
Sign Up for OnTrack Demo on Jan. 16
On January 8, 2019 by Jenna Kellerman
Are you curious about OnTrack Nursing Assistant Training program that more than 30 organizations have launched? Sign up for a demo webinar on Jan.16!
Sign Up for an OnTrack Demo
On December 31, 2018 by Jenna Kellerman
Are you curious about the OnTrack Nursing Assistant Training program that more than 30 organizations have launched? Sign up for a demo webinar on Jan. 16!