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Help Us Tell the Story That Rarely Gets Reported
On January 8, 2019 by Jodi Boyne
It’s the story that rarely gets reported: the high quality of life older adults receive in our member settings. We recognize and celebrate the work you and your staff teams do to serve each resident as an individual, treat all in your care with respect and dignity, and prevent harm from occurring in the course of caregiving. Now let’s get that story told. We’re developing a virtual storyboard and need you to help us write the chapters.
CMS Releases Results of First Year of Value-Based Purchasing
On December 12, 2018 by Jeff Bostic
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently released individual Skilled Nursing Facilities results from the first year of Value-Based Purchasing (VBP). Under VPB, rates are adjusted based on Skilled Nursing Facility-specific hospital readmission rates.
Last Chance for Dec. 6 Quality Conference
On November 28, 2018 by Heidi Simpson
The Dec. 6 Quality Conference is next week and today is the last day to pre-register. Over 115 professionals are already registered to attend this full day event designed to help organizations improve the quality of care and services they provide, and ultimately the lives of older adults. Find complete details and register here.
CMS Launches Efforts to Improve Patient Safety, Quality of Care in Nursing Homes
On November 28, 2018 by Julie Apold
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has launched efforts to improve patient safety and quality of care in nursing homes. The Civil Money Penalty Reinvestment Program offers tools, resources and ongoing assistance to nursing home staff.
Drug Diversion Prevention Webinar – Nov. 27
On November 20, 2018 by Julie Apold
What factors are contributing to drug diversion within Minnesota nursing homes and home care/assisted living organizations? What strategies should you put in place to prevent diversion from occurring within your organization? Join us on Nov. 27 from 11 a.m. – Noon for our Drug Diversion Prevention Webinar.
Dec. 6 Quality Conference: Using Data to Achieve Quality Outcomes
On November 14, 2018 by Heidi Simpson
The Dec. 6 Quality Conference will feature sessions on how to understand the impact of data on your organization’s reimbursement, viability and market strength, as well as how to collect and analyze the right data to inform organizational improvement and marketplace positioning.
Dec. 6 Quality Conference: Take a Proactive Approach to Preventing Maltreatment
On November 7, 2018 by Heidi Simpson
The Dec. 6 Quality Conference will feature a full day of sessions devoted to help organizations improve quality. Learn how to instill a culture of safety in your organization that helps prevent abuse, neglect and exploitation of the people you serve.
New Study Recommends Updating Adult Day Licensure, Using Data-Based Outcomes
On November 7, 2018 by Roni Falck
The first report in the Adult Day Services studies being conducted by the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) has been released and could provide some insight into potential legislative initiatives for the upcoming legislative session:
HSS Fall Learning Lab Showcases Quality Improvement
On November 7, 2018 by Jenna Kellerman
Health Support Specialists (HSS) at the Fall Learning Lab presented quality improvement projects that they designed, launched, tracked and refined over the past year. The quality improvement projects, completed through the ICan initiative with Performance Excellence in Aging Services, were designed to transform care at the bedside. After an incredibly difficult round of judging, three groups were recognized for their quality improvement programs:
Preview Reports for Publicly Reported Measures Available
On November 7, 2018 by Julie Apold
Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Provider Preview Reports are now available for review prior to the January 2019 public display of the performance data on the Nursing Home Compare site. Corrections to the underlying data are not permitted, but providers can request a CMS review if they believe their data scores are being displayed inaccurately. Requests for review must be made by Nov. 30.
Strategies to Prevent Drug Diversion - Nov. 27 Webinar
On October 31, 2018 by Julie Apold
Drug diversion has accounted for 15 percent of substantiated Vulnerable Adult Act (VAA) cases in Minnesota nursing homes and home care/assisted living organizations this year. A webinar on Nov. 27 from 11 a.m. to Noon will discuss factors that are contributing to these cases and strategies to prevent diversion from happening in your organization.
Now Available: Free Safety Technology Toolkit
On October 31, 2018 by Jodi Boyne
LeadingAge CAST released a new Safety Technologies Toolkit that will help members prevent falls, the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries for older adults.
CMS Announces New Data for Nursing Home Quality Reporting
On October 31, 2018 by Jodi Boyne
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced the addition of new data to Nursing Home Compare. The following measures have been added:
$50 on Dec. 6 Quality Conference – Super Saver Registration Ends Oct. 25
On October 23, 2018 by Heidi Simpson
The Dec. 6 Quality Conference features a full day of sessions devoted to helping organizations improve quality. Performance Excellence Network’s Brian Lassiter will lead a session on creating a culture of excellence throughout your organization from the board room to the front lines of care.
How to Design for an Aging Population? First, Walk in Their Shoes
On October 16, 2018 by Heidi Simpson
The Dec. 6 Quality Conference will feature a general session about how to design physical environments for aging persons. Learn evidence-based design and research findings that can help inform design decisions.
Quality Conference is Dec. 6, Open for Registration
On October 3, 2018 by Heidi Simpson
Attend the Quality Conference this December and learn how to apply the concepts and principles of Highly Reliable Organizations from other high consequence industries to our work in aging services.
Just Culture – Then and Now is Opening Keynote at 2018 MAPS Conference
On August 7, 2018 by Julie Apold
Registration is being accepted for the 2018 Minnesota Alliance for Patient Safety (MAPS) conference, Reigniting our Passion for Safe Care, that takes place Oct. 25 and 26 at the Minneapolis Marriott Northwest in Brooklyn Park. Early bird pricing is available until Sept. 11.
BHS Names Jeri Reinhardt as Vice President Clinical Services and Performance Excellence
On August 7, 2018 by Jodi Boyne
The Benedictine Health System (BHS) named Jerilyn “Jeri” Reinhardt, RN, to Vice President Clinical Services and Performance Excellence.
Care Centers: Improve Your 5-Star Rating and Sustain Your Outcomes
On July 24, 2018 by Julie Apold
As part of our ongoing commitment to help you improve performance and measure and report outcomes in your organization, LeadingAge Minnesota is proud to provide you with access to a new tool that will help translate your current MDS 3.0 data into actionable information.
CDC Releases New Tools to Aid in Antibiotic Stewardship
On July 24, 2018 by Jodi Boyne
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a new tool as part of its four-part online training series on antibiotic stewardship.