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Join Jan. 23 CMS National Stakeholder Call
On January 18, 2024 by Mark Schulz
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure and her leadership team will highlight CMS’ key 2023 accomplishments and look ahead to how our 2024 priorities will advance the agency’s strategic plan during their first national stakeholder call on Jan. 23.
No-Cost Mental Health First Aide Sessions for You and Your Teams
On January 18, 2024 by Anna Mowry
The final virtual Mental Health First Aid training sessions are free to LeadingAge Minnesota members this spring.
MDH Conducts First Nursing Home Joint Provider-Surveyor Training of 2024
On January 18, 2024 by Mark Schulz
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) conducted its first nursing home joint provider and surveyor training event of 2024 on Jan. 16.
Last Chance to Mental Health First Aide: Become an Instructor – Apply by Jan. 12
On January 11, 2024 by Anna Mowry
LeadingAge Minnesota Foundation, in partnership with Winona State University, is sponsoring a limited number of individuals to become certified instructors of the Mental Health First Aide (MHFA) Training at no cost – a value of $2,895 per participant.
LeadingAge Minnesota Foundation Recognized for Advancing DEIB Efforts
On January 11, 2024 by Anna Mowry
The LeadingAge Minnesota Foundation was recognized in PHI’s Top 23 Moments from 2023 for work to assess diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) practices, challenges, and opportunities among member organizations across the state.
OnTrack Milestone – 2,000 Nursing Assistants Trained in 2023
On January 11, 2024 by Anna Mowry
In 2023, OnTrack programs enrolled over 2,000 nursing assistants in Minnesota—a new milestone. Since its launch in 2018, over 7,000 nursing assistants have been registered with OnTrack, helping care for seniors in long-term care settings across the state.
Mental Health First Aide: Become an Instructor – Apply by Jan. 12
On January 4, 2024 by Anna Mowry
LeadingAge Minnesota Foundation, in partnership with Winona State University, is sponsoring a limited number of individuals to become certified instructors of the Mental Health First Aide (MHFA) Training at no cost – a value of $2,895 per participant.
Jan. 1 Employment Law and Other Changes
On December 21, 2023 by Mark Schulz
Several new laws or requirements will become effective on Jan. 1. Many relate to employment situations, new regulatory requirements, and healthcare entity transactions.
MDH Anonymous Feedback Results are In
On December 14, 2023 by Mark Schulz
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has made its anonymous survey process feedback results public, with most respondents reflecting a positive survey experience.
ICYMI: Participate in LeadingAge Minnesota Committees in 2024
On November 2, 2023 by Lori Meyer
We are actively recruiting members to participate in LeadingAge Minnesota committees in the coming year if you missed it.
NLRB Issues Joint Employer Final Rule
On November 2, 2023 by Mark Schulz
On Oct. 26, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) released a final rule that will significantly broaden the standard for determining whether separate entities are “joint employers” of particular employees within the meaning of the National Labor Relations Act.
Minimum Staffing Comment Letters Posted
On November 2, 2023 by Mark Schulz
Two new additions have been added to our CMS Staffing Standard webpage: LeadingAge Minnesota’s draft comments, which will be filed by the end of the week, and LeadingAge’s final comments, filed earlier this week.
$2.4 Billion Surplus Expected in State Budget
On October 26, 2023 by Kayla Khang
Minnesota is predicted to enter the 2024 legislative session with a $2.4 billion surplus based on state officials' most recent revenue report.
Side Rails: Continued Focus to Ensure Safe Use and CMS, MDH Compliance
On October 26, 2023 by Kari Everson
During regulatory surveys in both assisted living communities and nursing homes, side rails and other bed assistive devices are a continued focal point.
Participate in LeadingAge Minnesota Committees in 2024
On October 19, 2023 by Lori Meyer
As we prepare for the coming year, we invite you to participate in LeadingAge Minnesota committees in 2024.
Minimum Staffing Sample Comment Letter Posted
On October 19, 2023 by Mark Schulz
It’s essential that we flood CMS with comments about its proposed staffing rule and its impact on the people you serve. And if you do not know where to start, we’ve got you covered.
Messaging Toolkit: Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board
On October 19, 2023 by Libbie Chapuran
LeadingAge Minnesota and its partner in the Long-Term Care Imperative have developed key messages for you to use to share your organization’s strong track record of advocacy to increase wages for our workforce.
Analysis of Proposed CMS Hours Per Resident Day Hardship Exemption Shows Only 18% May Qualify
On October 12, 2023 by Mark Schulz
All but 62 of Minnesota’s nursing homes would not be eligible for a hardship exemption to CMS’s hours per resident day requirement found in the proposed staffing standard rule. Only approximately 18% of providers would qualify.
MDH to Pass Background Studies Cost to Providers
On October 12, 2023 by Erin Huppert
On Monday, the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) convened a meeting with LeadingAge Minnesota and other provider o
Minimum Staffing Standard – Facility Assessment
On October 5, 2023 by Mark Schulz
In its proposed rule, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) proposes to relocate, modify, and thereby strengthen the facility assessment requirements related to staffing.