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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.
Technology Conference – Find Technology Solutions for Your Community
On April 18, 2024 by Sharon Hollister
Our new Technology Conference on May 7 in Brooklyn Center brings over 30+ technology solutions together in a single day, streamlining the process of identifying and evaluating potential solutions for your communities.
Workplace Safety Grants for Health Care Settings Now Open
On April 11, 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.
Technology Conference – AI in Aging Services
On April 11, 2024 by Sharon Hollister
AI is revolutionizing informed decision-making in senior living. Arick Morton, CEO of NIC MAP Vision, will explore how AI has the potential to enhance decision-making processes, improve operational efficiencies, and drive innovative thinking.
Technology Conference – Tomorrow is the Last Day for Early Bird Savings
On April 4, 2024 by Sharon Hollister
We are currently facing a care landscape where operational and consumer demands are driving the need for technology innovation. Join us on May 7 in Brooklyn Center as Joe Velderman, Vice President of Innovation at Cypress Living, opens the Technology Conference with an exploration of the transformative influence of technology on aging services.
Celebrate Your Efforts to Improve Resident Safety
On March 28, 2024 by Julie Apold
Did you know Safe Care includes a recognition component for organizations implementing key actions to eliminate preventable harm for residents? Safe Care has three levels of recognition – commitment, action, and excellence – to recognize you for the work that you are already doing while supporting and recognizing your continued safety efforts.
Lead Innovation in Aging Services: Attend the Technology Conference on May 7
On March 21, 2024 by Sharon Hollister
Our new Technology Conference: Solutions to Improve Workforce and Quality in Aging Services is on May 7 at the Heritage Center of Brooklyn Center. Join us for a day of innovation, collaboration, and exploration as we delve into the transformative power of technology in revolutionizing aging services.
Safe Care: Five-Step Action Plan to Eliminate Preventable Harm
On March 14, 2024 by Julie Apold
Join us in our mission to eliminate preventable harm through the Safe Care five-point action plan. Register for the Safe Care introductory virtual workshop series.
Nurse Lunch and Learns Start April 17
On March 14, 2024 by Sharon Hollister
Nurse Lunch and Learn webinars offer quick, focused sessions for nurse teams, emphasizing staff and direct care nurses. Each virtual webinar begins with a brief presentation on key topics, followed by a small group exercise for hands-on application of the learning outcomes.
Safe Care: An Opportunity to Engage Your Teams
On March 7, 2024 by Julie Apold
Safe Care involves everyone in your organization, from the organization pledge to implement the safe care action steps to the individual safe care pledge for all staff.
Recommit to and Re-Engage with Safe Care to Eliminate Preventable Harm
On February 29, 2024 by Julie Apold
Join us in our mission to eliminate preventable harm in caregiving by taking two critical steps to re-double your Safe Care efforts:
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.
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.
New Front Line Forces Module Available from Superior Health
On November 30, 2023 by Kari Everson
Learn how the Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) vaccine can protect your residents with the new Front Line Forces module from Superior Health Quality Alliance (Superior Health).
MDH Webinar on Conducting Internal Investigations for Assisted Living and Home Care
On November 16, 2023 by Bobbie Guidry
Join the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) is hosting a webinar on how to conduct internal investigations for assisted living and home care providers. The webinar will be held on Nov. 17 from noon to 1 p.m.
Keys to Retaining Staff —Driver 2: Feeling Effective
On May 18, 2023 by LeadingAge
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. This is the second in a series of articles from contributor Dr. Alyson VanAhn, Associated Clinic of Psychology, featuring tools to improve staff mental health.
In an overview article, I introduced three major factors that can improve staff retention when attended to deliberately by you and the leaders in your buildings—staff feeling valued, supported, and effective. This article focuses on feeling effective.
Safe Care Addresses CMS Focus on Patient Safety
On March 23, 2023 by Julie Apold
During National Patient Safety Awareness Week, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) highlighted their renewed focus on patient safety because harm is still too common and often preventable in a blog published on its website. Progress in patient safety has significantly declined since the beginning of the pandemic erasing previous patient safety gains.
Emergency Preparedness Planning Series for Nursing Homes
On January 26, 2023 by Julie Apold
Superior Health Quality Alliance is offering a free nine-part emergency preparedness series on Thursdays from noon to 1 p.m.
Initial Recommendations Released from National Nursing Home Quality Coalition
On December 8, 2022 by Julie Apold
The Moving Forward Nursing Home Quality Coalition has issued its first recommendations to address the key recommendations outlined in the April 2022 National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) report – The National Imperative to Improve Nursing Home Quality: Honoring Our Commitment to Residents, Families, and Staff.
Resident and Family Satisfaction Surveys to Inform Assisted Living Report Card
On September 28, 2022 by Bobbie Guidry
In partnership with Vital Research, the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) and the Minnesota Board on Aging are preparing for data collection for the Assisted Living Report Card. Assisted living directors will be informed by letter of the plans for this year's statewide assisted living resident quality of life and family satisfaction surveys in early October.