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HHS OIG Releases Two New Reports on Nursing Home Discharges
On April 18, 2024 by Mark Schulz
The Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of the Inspector General (OIG) released two reports on April 3 outlining concerns about nursing home facility-initiated discharges.
Engaging High School Nursing Assistants in Long Term Care
On April 11, 2024 by Anna Mowry
Attend an upcoming webinar to learn how to connect with talented high school nursing assistants who are ready to enter the long-term care workforce.
Three Sessions Left! Seats Available for No-Cost Mental Health First Aide Sessions
On April 11, 2024 by Anna Mowry
No-cost, virtual Mental Health First Aid sessions are being offered to LeadingAge Minnesota members this spring. To accommodate the schedules of the professionals in our settings, we are hosting two virtual Saturday sessions.
Deadline May 6: Grant to Support New Americans in Long-Term Care
On April 11, 2024 by Anna Mowry
A new grant opportunity to Support New Americans in the Long-Term Care Workforce has been released by the Department of Human Services (DHS). It is open for applications until May 6.
Workplace Safety Grants for Health Care Settings Now Open
On April 11, 2024 by Anna Mowry
A new grant opportunity, Workplace Safety Grants for Health Care Entities, has been released by the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) and is open for applications until June 7.
Minnesota Selected for Nursing Home Risk-Based Survey Pilot Participation
On April 11, 2024 by Mark Schulz
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) informed the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) that it has selected Minnesota to participate in their pilot for a risk-based survey (RBS) approach for nursing home standard recertification surveys.
Only Three Free Sessions Left - Mental Health First Aid Training
On April 4, 2024 by Anna Mowry
No-cost, virtual Mental Health First Aid sessions are being offered to LeadingAge Minnesota members this spring. To accommodate the schedules of the professionals in our settings, we are hosting two virtual Saturday sessions.
Grant to Support New Americans in Long-Term Care Open until May 6
On April 4, 2024 by Anna Mowry
A new grant opportunity to Support New Americans in the Long-Term Care Workforce has been released by the Department of Human Services. This opportunity, open for applications until May 6, offers funding and support to enhance workforce recruitment, diversity, and inclusivity efforts.
Weekend Sessions of No-Cost Sessions of Mental Health First Aid
On March 28, 2024 by Anna Mowry
No-cost Mental Health First Aid sessions are being offered to LeadingAge Minnesota members this spring. To accommodate the schedules of the professionals in our settings, we are hosting two Saturday sessions.
Upcoming Weekend Sessions of No-Cost Mental Health First Aid
On March 21, 2024 by Anna Mowry
No-cost Mental Health First Aid sessions are being offered to LeadingAge Minnesota members this spring. To accommodate the schedules of the professionals in our settings, we are hosting two Saturday sessions.
Dual-Training Pipeline Grant Open for Applications
On March 21, 2024 by Anna Mowry
The Office of Higher Education's (OHE) Dual-Training Pipeline Grant is open for applications until April 22.
New Grant Opportunity to Support New Americans in Long-Term Care
On March 21, 2024 by Anna Mowry
A new grant opportunity to Support New Americans in the Long-Term Care Workforce has been released by the Department of Human Services and is open for applications until May 6.
CMS Issues New Enhanced Barrier Precautions Guidance
On March 21, 2024 by Kari Everson
Yesterday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released QSO-20-08-NH, which outlines the required use of enhanced barrier precautions in nursing homes starting April 1, 2024.
Nurse Lunch and Learns Start April 17
On March 14, 2024 by Sharon Hollister
Nurse Lunch and Learn webinars offer quick, focused sessions for nurse teams, emphasizing staff and direct care nurses. Each virtual webinar begins with a brief presentation on key topics, followed by a small group exercise for hands-on application of the learning outcomes.
Register Now for April and May Sessions of Mental Health First Aid
On March 7, 2024 by Anna Mowry
No-cost Mental Health First Aid sessions are available to LeadingAge Minnesota members this spring.
MDH Issues Notice About Infection Control
On February 29, 2024 by Mark Schulz
On Feb. 28, the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) issued a govdelivery notice about infection control to assisted living facilities and nursing homes.
Certify Your Team in Mental Health First Aid
On February 15, 2024 by Anna Mowry
No-cost sessions of Mental Health First Aid are being offered to LeadingAge Minnesota members this spring.
Is your Team Mental Health First Aid Certified?
On February 8, 2024 by Anna Mowry
The final sessions of virtual Mental Health First Aid training are being offered at no cost to LeadingAge Minnesota members this Spring.
Support Your Teams and Yourself with Mental Health First Aid
On February 1, 2024 by Anna Mowry
The final virtual Mental Health First Aid training sessions are being offered at no cost to LeadingAge Minnesota members this Spring.
Love Yourself this February with Free Mental Health Training
On January 25, 2024 by Anna Mowry
This spring, the final sessions of virtual Mental Health First Aid training will be offered at no cost to LeadingAge Minnesota members.