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Safe Care Abuse Prevention Train-the-Trainer – Registration Open
On September 12, 2024 by Sharon Hollister
The Safe Care Abuse Prevention Train-the-Trainer virtual session on Thursday, Oct. 24 will prepare people to teach participants how to manage their own stress triggers and reduce tension in client or resident situations.
Nurse Lunch and Learns Fall Series Starts Oct. 17
On September 5, 2024 by Sharon Hollister
Nurse Lunch and Learn webinars offer quick, focused sessions for nurse teams, emphasizing staff and direct care nurses.
New - Nurse Lunch and Learns Fall Series Starts Oct. 17
On August 29, 2024 by Sharon Hollister
Nurse Lunch and Learn webinars offer quick, focused sessions for nurse teams, emphasizing staff and direct care nurses.
Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board Holiday Pay Rule Posted for Public Comment
On August 29, 2024 by Jeff Bostic
Earlier this week, the Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board’s proposed holiday pay rule – which would require eleven paid holidays and establish requirements for certified worker training organizations – was posted for public comment.
On-Demand Webinars Available
On August 15, 2024 by Sharon Hollister
LeadingAge Minnesota has a selection of on-demand webinars approved for clock hours.
CMS Updates Appendix PP for New Facility Assessment
On August 15, 2024 by Mark Schulz
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has updated the State Operations Manual, Appendix PP, to reflect the previously released advance copy information for the revised facility assessment requirements found in the Quality, Safety and Oversight memoranda, QSO-24-13-NH.
Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board Gives Final Approval to Holiday Pay Rule
On August 15, 2024 by Jeff Bostic
Last week, the Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board moved forward on a rule that requires eleven holidays and establishes requirements for certified worker training organizations.
CMS Finalizes PPS Rate Rule for Year Starting October 1
On August 1, 2024 by Jeff Bostic
Yesterday, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released the final Medicare payment rule for SNFs for the year that begins Oct. 1.
New Laws Effective Today, Aug. 1
On August 1, 2024 by LeadingAge Minnesota
Aug. 1 represents the effective date for several new Minnesota laws that do not have budget impact.
LeadingAge Minnesota QUEST Report – Q1, 2024
On August 1, 2024 by Julie Apold
The LeadingAge Minnesota QUEST Report is now available for first quarter 2024.
On-Demand Webinars - Learn from Anywhere
On July 25, 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.
Now Posted - Moratorium Exceptions Process Application
On July 25, 2024 by Jeff Bostic
The application materials for another round of the nursing facility moratorium exceptions process were recently posted on the MDH web site.
DHS Delivering Second Round of Aug. 1 Payments
On July 25, 2024 by Jeff Bostic
Based on action by the 2023 Legislature, DHS is about to distribute the second round of lump sum payments to nursing homes. Those payments will be processed on July 30 and will complete the payments under this program.
Apply for CMP Communicative Technology Grant Funding
On July 25, 2024 by Julie Apold
Grants are still available through the State Civil Monetary Penalties (CMP) Initiative to purchase technology devices. Eligible devices must enable communication between facility residents and their loved ones and/or healthcare providers.
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.
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.