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Last Week to Register Your ICan Quality Improvement Team
On March 13, 2025 by Julie Apold
Next Thursday, March 20, is the deadline for registering a team for this year’s ICan Quality Improvement Contest. The contest involves developing and implementing a Quality Improvement project identified and led by front-line staff.
Register Your ICan Quality Improvement Team by March 20
On February 20, 2025 by Julie Apold
The deadline for registering a team for this year’s ICan Quality Improvement Contest is March 20. The contest involves developing and implementing a Quality Improvement project identified and led by front-line staff.
Don’t Miss the Opportunity to Sign Your Team Up for the 2024 ICan Improvement Contest
On March 7, 2024 by Julie Apold
The deadline for registering a team for this year’s ICan Quality Improvement Contest is March 14. The contest involves developing and implementing a Quality Improvement project identified and led by front-line staff.
Meaningful Activities Quality Improvement Project Recognized in ICan Contest
On December 14, 2023 by Julie Apold
A team from the Melrose Care Center Activities Department was recognized for their quality improvement project in LeadingAge Minnesota’s ICan Quality Improvement Contest.
2024 Quality Improvement Contest Announced
On December 7, 2023 by Julie Apold
If quality improvement and staff retention are on your 2024 to-do list, join us for the start of the 2024 ICan Quality Improvement Contest by registering for the ICan Information Session on Feb. 14 from 11:30 to noon.
Admissions Process Quality Improvement Project Takes Top Ranking in ICan Contest
On December 7, 2023 by Julie Apold
The Fergus Falls Minnesota Veterans Home team ranked first in LeadingAge Minnesota’s 2023 ICan Quality Improve Contest. The team took on a project to improve the admissions process for staff and residents.
November Lunch and Learn: Medication Errors
On December 7, 2023 by Kari Everson
LeadingAge Minnesota’s November Lunch and Learn discussed medication errors, how to review errors, and providing feedback that promotes continued safety and identification of future errors.
“A Clean Start” Quality Improvement Project Recognized in ICan Contest
On November 9, 2023 by Julie Apold
Cuyuna Regional Medical Center in Crosby was recognized for its quality improvement project in LeadingAge Minnesota’s ICan Quality Improvement Contest.
Care Centers: Time to Select New QIIP Goals
On June 2, 2020 by Jeff Bostic
The Minnesota Department of Human Services recently prepared the data needed for all nursing facilities in the Medical Assistance program to select a new goal to work on for another round of the Quality Improvement Incentive Payment Program (QIIP). Each year, based on their progress toward the goal they select, care centers receive a rate increase of up to $3.50 per resident day.
DHS Announces $6.7 Million in Nursing Home Investments and Improvements
On March 10, 2020 by Jodi Boyne
More than 100 nursing homes across Minnesota, including several LeadingAge Minnesota members, have begun kicking off 36 projects to promote better care and quality of life for their residents. The Performance-based Incentive Payment Program (PIPP) projects, funded by the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS), range from efforts to improve mental health and social connections to reducing falls and infections.
Drive Quality from the Front-Line: ICan Webinar on Feb. 25
On January 29, 2020 by Jenna Kellerman
Are your staff ready to drive quality and innovation from the front-line? Participate in our upcoming ICan webinar to learn how you can implement this highly successful program in your setting and have the chance to win $500 in our ICan contest.
Superior Health Invites Nursing Homes to Participate in Quality Improvement Collaborative
On January 29, 2020 by Jodi Boyne
Superior Health is inviting Minnesota nursing homes to participate in a free quality improvement collaborative designed to enhance performance in nursing homes and reduce the burden associated with achieving that quality.
ICan? Yes, You Can: Free Video Training for Frontline Quality Improvement Projects
On November 19, 2019 by Terri Foley
Looking for ways to energize frontline staff? Ask them to identify and solve problems that can save time and improve care using the free ICan: Quality & Innovation from the Front-Line program.
Video Training for Frontline Quality Improvement Projects
On November 5, 2019 by Terri Foley
Looking for ways to energize frontline staff? Try asking them to identify and solve problems that can save time and improve care—using the free quality improvement program called ICan: Quality & Innovation from the Front-Line.
Lake Ridge Care Center Showcased by Pioneer Network for Quality Improvement
On June 23, 2019 by Jodi Boyne
When Lake Ridge Care Center in Buffalo found itself close to the bottom of the rankings in Minnesota on the Quality Measure for Percent of Residents who were Walking as Well or Better, they set out to improve that score.
DHS Posts Resources, Announces Deadline for QIIP Projects
On April 30, 2019 by Sue Boyd
The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) has posted the instructions and goal sheet for the 2019 Quality Improvement Incentive Payment (QIIP) program. The deadline for care centers to submit their selected quality improvement topic is 11:59 pm on July 1.