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Now Added - New On-Demand Webinars
On July 18, 2024 by Sharon Hollister
LeadingAge Minnesota has a selection of on-demand webinars approved for clock hours. Nine new webinars from the 2024 Virtual Institute have been added on various topics. Get the training you need without having to leave your setting.
Less than One Week Left to Comment on Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board Minimum Wage Rule
On July 18, 2024 by Jeff Bostic
The first Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board rule is currently open for public comments until July 24. The proposed rule would require minimum wages of $22.50 for CNAs, $23.50 for TMAs, $27 for LPNs and $19 for all other nursing home employees effective Jan. 1, 2026.
Less than Two Weeks Left to Comment on Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board Minimum Wage Rule
On July 11, 2024 by Jeff Bostic
The first Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board rule is currently open for public comments until July 24. The proposed rule would require minimum wages of $22.50 for CNAs, $23.50 for TMAs, $27 for LPNs and $19 for all other nursing home employees effective January 1, 2026.
Critical Access Funding for Nursing Homes Open for Applications
On June 27, 2024 by Jeff Bostic
During its recently completed session, the Minnesota legislature provided additional funding equal to $576,000 state share for the upcoming state fiscal year for the Critical Access Nursing Facility (CANF) Program. These funds will be used to provide a rate add-on through June 30, 2025, for any additional nursing homes approved through an application process.
Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board Minimum Wage Rule Published
On June 27, 2024 by Jeff Bostic
The first Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board rule was officially published in the state register earlier this week.
Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board Gives Final Approval to Minimum Wage Rule
On June 20, 2024 by Jeff Bostic
As expected, the Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board moved last week to officially adopt a proposed rule that establishes minimum wages for nursing home employees.
More MDH Anonymous Feedback Results are In!
On June 13, 2024 by Mark Schulz
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has made public its anonymous survey process feedback results to date. After its initial launch in summer 2023, an unexpected software issue impacted the collection process resulting in a short delay of collection efforts. After its relaunch in October, the results of the anonymous feedback tool are now available.
National LeadingAge Policy Call to Change
On June 6, 2024 by Mark Schulz
LeadingAge announced yesterday it will be revamping its Monday/Wednesday afternoon policy update calls.
Members can expect to receive more information directly from LeadingAge via the LeadingAge daily morning newsletter or reading the revision on their website.
What’s changing
LeadingAge is excited to launch a new members-only briefing and analysis call with our experts, “National Policy Pulse,” every Monday at 3:30 p.m. ET, beginning June 17. There will no longer also be a Wednesday afternoon call. LeadingAge members will still have timely and important updates from LeadingAge experts on policy, workforce, and more—just once on Monday and for members only. Also, you will have access to resources, handouts, and recordings of recent calls on the new landing page so you can always keep the Pulse on national policy!
How to register
The daily email will contain a registration link for the New Members-Only National Policy Pulse Call.
If you are registered for the current Monday and Wednesday policy update calls, these will end after Wednesday, June 12. You must register for the new National Policy Pulse call that begins Monday, June 17. Your registration will keep you on the list for all calls in 2024, and LeadingAge will send a new registration link to members for calls in 2025.
Resources
- Register for the new policy call here
- Locate past policy call recordings, slides, and resources here
Please reach out to Mark Schulz with questions.
Bed Assist Bar Recalled
On June 6, 2024 by Kari Everson
On May 30, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission and Medline announced a recall of two adult portable bed assist bar models.
MDH Publishes Reporting Guidance for Health Care Transactions
On May 30, 2024 by Mark Schulz
On May 28 the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) published notice in the State Register it had created health care transaction reporting guidance for Minnesota Statutes chapter 145D.
Nurse Aide Training Programs — Transition your curriculum to OnTrack and Always Stay Up to Date
On May 16, 2024 by Anna Mowry
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) announced that nurse aide training programs using the “Minnesota State Long-Term Care Nursing Assistant and Home Health Aide Curriculum” must transition to a new curriculum by June 30.
DLI Publishes Notice of Intent to Adopt Adult Changing Stations Rule
On May 16, 2024 by Mark Schulz
On May 13, the Minnesota Department Labor and Industry Construction Codes and Licensing Division (DLI) issued a Notice of Intent to Adopt Rules Without a Public Hearing to require adult changing stations as part of the Minnesota State Building Code.
Minimum Staffing Rule PowerPoint Presentation for Board of Directors
On May 9, 2024 by Mark Schulz
A new resource is available to LeadingAge Minnesota members for use with their Board of Directors describing the staffing mandate from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and includes strategic questions for their discussion.
Over 75% of DLI Ergonomic Safety Grants Are Nursing Home Awardees
On May 9, 2024 by Mark Schulz
The Department of Labor and Industry (DLI) has been accepting grant request applications for its workplace Safety Grant Program since last summer. To date, 24 of 31 awarded grants have been provided to nursing home applicants.
Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board Moving Forward on Minimum Wage Rule
On May 2, 2024 by Jeff Bostic
As expected, the Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board moved earlier this week to draft a proposed rule that establishes minimum wages and a minimum number of paid holidays for nursing home employees.
Nurse Aide Training Programs — Is your curriculum up to date?
On May 2, 2024 by Anna Mowry
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) announced that nurse aide training programs using the “Minnesota State Long-Term Care Nursing Assistant and Home Health Aide Curriculum” must transition to a new curriculum by June 30.
Impact Calculations Available for Federal Nursing Home Minimum Staffing Rule
On May 2, 2024 by Jeff Bostic
A new resource is available to LeadingAge Minnesota members that allows nursing home providers to calculate the financial impact of the staffing mandate from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
Last Chance! One Session Left for No-Cost Mental Health Training
On April 25, 2024 by Anna Mowry
No-cost, virtual Mental Health First Aid sessions are being offered to LeadingAge Minnesota members this spring. Don’t wait—there is only free session left, so register yourself and your teams now.
DOL Publishes Overtime Final Rule – Effective July 1, 2024
On April 25, 2024 by Mark Schulz
On April 23, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Wage and Hour Division announced a final overtime rule which will take effect on July 1, 2024, with updates starting on January 1, 2025.
New CMS Rule on Nursing Home Staffing Ratios: Our Response and Next Steps
On April 25, 2024 by Kari Thurlow
On Monday, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) finalized a long-awaited rule to impose minimum staffing ratios on nursing homes nationwide.