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Comment Letter Thank You and Action Alert for Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board
On July 25, 2024 by Mark Schulz
Yesterday afternoon (Wednesday, Jul. 24) marked the closing of the public comment period on the first Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board proposed rule about minimum wages.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Staffing Standards Update: Understanding CMS’ New Rule
On April 23, 2024 by Mark Schulz
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently finalized a rule to establish minimum staffing ratios in nursing settings, a decision that has stirred significant concern within our provider community.
Only One Session Left for No-Cost Mental Health Trainings
On April 18, 2024 by Alecia Crumpler
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.
Webinar: Engaging High School Nursing Assistants in Long Term Care
On April 18, 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.
New Grant Opportunity: Workplace Safety Grants
On April 18, 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.
Reminder: New and Improved Nurse Aide Registry
On April 18, 2024 by Bobbie Guidry
Earlier this year, the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) released a new and improved Nurse Aide Registry online system. This new system transitioned to a fully digital experience, which streamlines and improves updates and renewal processes for nurse aides.