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Counting Down This Week’s Top 7 Workforce Resources
On September 28, 2023 by Anna Mowry
As we near the end of Workforce Development month, we are counting down our top seven need-to-have LeadingAge Minnesota resources, upcoming must-attend events, and the latest data to support your recruitment, training, and workforce development initiatives.
Minimum Staffing Standard – 3.0 Nursing Hours Per Resident Day
On September 28, 2023 by Mark Schulz
In its proposed staffing rule, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) puts forward a minimum staffing standard of 0.55 hours per resident day (HPRD) for RNs and 2.45 HPRD for nurse aides.
Nursing Home Network Special Call - Minimum Staffing
On September 21, 2023 by Mark Schulz
CMS published the nursing home minimum staffing standards proposed rule in the Federal Register on Sept. 6, 2023, and proposes standards that include minimum staffing for Registered Nurses (RNs) and nurse aides.
Minimum Staffing Standard – 24/7 RN Requirement
On September 21, 2023 by Mark Schulz
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) published the nursing home minimum staffing standards proposed rule in the Federal Register on Sept. 6 and proposes standards that include minimum staffing for Registered Nurses (RNs) and nurse aides (NAs).
Minimum Staffing Standard Overview and Data Analysis
On September 7, 2023 by Mark Schulz
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) published the nursing home minimum staffing standards proposed rule in the Federal Register on Sept. 6 and proposes standards that include minimum staffing for registered nurses (RNs) and nurse aides.
DHS Releases Revised FAQ for Aug. 1 Care Center Payments
On September 7, 2023 by Libbie Chapuran
DHS has continued to receive questions about the August 1 payments that were sent to all nursing homes. As a result, they have revised the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document to assist providers in understanding the allowable uses of the funds.
DOL Issues Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for Overtime
On September 7, 2023 by Mark Schulz
The US Department of Labor (DOL) Wage and Hour Division provides notice it will issue a notice of proposed rulemaking to restore and extend overtime protections. In its news release, the DOL stated the proposed federal rule would guarantee overtime pay for most salaried workers earning less than $1,059 per week, about $55,000 per year.
CMS Releases Proposed Nursing Home Minimum Staff Rule
On September 1, 2023 by Mark Schulz
Despite the current workforce reality, the evidence that no single staffing level would guarantee quality care, and our ardent advocacy to negate the most troubling portions of this rule, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has proposed a rule that will impose minimum staffing ratios. We are disappointed our calls to moderate and mitigate the potentially devastating impacts of the rule were not heeded.
NLRB Revises Representative Case Procedures Rule
On August 31, 2023 by Mark Schulz
In a final direct rule published Aug. 25, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) issued a final rule to remove unnecessary barriers to the fair, efficient, and expeditious resolution of representation questions.
CMS Nursing Home Minimum Staffing Study Leaked
On August 31, 2023 by Mark Schulz
A nursing home minimum staffing feasibility study commissioned by CMS was leaked this week. The key findings provide important insights into the challenges of proposing and implementing staffing ratios in nursing homes.
New Resources! Background Checks, Cannabis, Education, and Staffing Tools for Members
On August 24, 2023 by Kari Everson
Four new resources requested by members are now available in LeadingAge Minnesota’s Resource Library related to cannabis, education requirements, staffing in assisted living, and background checks.
DLI Releases 2024 Minimum-Wage Rate Adjustments
On August 24, 2023 by Mark Schulz
The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry (DLI) released the minimum-wage rate information that begins on Jan. 1, 2024. Minnesota's minimum wage rates will be adjusted for inflation on Jan. 1, 2024, to $10.85 an hour for large employers and $8.85 an hour for other state minimum wages.
Top New Laws Starting Aug. 1
On August 3, 2023 by Mark Schulz
Several new laws became effective before or on Aug. 1 and impact senior care services in the state. While you can review more information about these changes and more in the 2023 Legislative Report, we have provided links to Advantage articles for topics previously discussed for easy reference and review.
Board of Pharmacy Reminds Providers about Medication Carts
On July 13, 2023 by Mark Schulz
The Minnesota Board of Pharmacy reminds long-term care providers who utilize medication carts their provider pharmacist or pharmacy is not permitted under board rules to provide goods or services for “below the cost of the service or good.”
News from LeadingAge: Updated Immigration Reform-Focused Dignity Act Includes New Visa Program
On July 6, 2023 by LeadingAge
An updated version of the Dignity Act (H.R. 3359), a large package of immigration reforms introduced in the House by Representatives Maria Salazar (R-FL) and Veronica Escobar (D-TX) on May 23 includes language focused on fixing the current immigration system that aligns with LeadingAge’s current policy priorities.
DLI Creates Notices and Posters for New Laws
On July 6, 2023 by Mark Schulz
The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry's (DLI) Labor Standards Division assists workers and employers in understanding their workplace rights and protections.
Workforce Technology Playbook – Resident Vital Signs Technology
On July 6, 2023 by Julie Apold
The Resident Vital Signs Machine Technology Playbook is the third in a series of workforce technology solution playbooks designed to assist you in identifying technology solutions to help address the workforce crisis.
DLI Opens Ergonomic Safety Grants Applications for Nursing Homes
On June 29, 2023 by Mark Schulz
The Department of Labor and Industry (DLI) is now accepting grant request applications for its Workplace Safety Grant Program. The legislature provided DLI with $2 million in one-time funding to establish a temporary grant program to assist impacted employers.
NLRB Returns to Previous Independent Contractor Test
On June 22, 2023 by Mark Schulz
In a decision published on Jun. 13, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) returned to the FedEx Home Delivery (FedEx II) standard for determining independent contractor status under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA).
DHS Updates Thresholds for Care Center Property Projects
On June 22, 2023 by Jeff Bostic
The Department of Human Services (DHS) recently announced the updated property rate thresholds that will apply for projects after Oct. 1. There are two thresholds and two different types of property rate increase projects.