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DHS Adds Measures to the Assisted Living Report Card

On March 6, 2025 by Jeff Bostic

DHS recently updated the assisted living report card by posting new measures based on the inspection surveys conducted by MDH. Those measures are based on tags received the areas of resident health, safety and staffing.

New IDR/IIDR Statutes Effective Oct. 3

On October 10, 2024 by LeadingAge Minnesota

Changes were made to the statutes regarding Informal Dispute Resolution (IDR) and Independent Informal Dispute Resolution (IIDR) during the 2024 legislative session.

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.

More MDH Anonymous Feedback Results are In!

On June 13, 2024 by Mark Schulz

The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has made public its anonymous survey process feedback results to date. After its initial launch in summer 2023, an unexpected software issue impacted the collection process resulting in a short delay of collection efforts. After its relaunch in October, the results of the anonymous feedback tool are now available.

Health Care Workforce Survey: Value of Non-Salary Benefits in Overall Compensation

On May 30, 2024 by LeadingAge

Findings in a May 2024 report from the TIAA Institute, a division of insurance and annuities provider TIAA, reveals the values and priorities of health care sector workers and also emphasizes the importance of understanding benefits as part of an overall compensation package and the needs of various worker demographics.

Minnesota Selected for Nursing Home Risk-Based Survey Pilot Participation

On April 11, 2024 by Mark Schulz

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) informed the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) that it has selected Minnesota to participate in their pilot for a risk-based survey (RBS) approach for nursing home standard recertification surveys.

Member Insights: Real-Time Surveys

On January 25, 2024 by Jessica Lacher

As part of our ongoing commitment to enhance member experiences, we are launching a short survey for LeadingAge Minnesota members to share feedback any day, any time, on their experiences with the Association.

Long-Term Care Infection Prevention Coalition Survey

On January 18, 2024 by Kari Everson

The Long-Term Care Infection Prevention Coalition of Hennepin County is surveying long-term care staff to inform a spring 2024 series on a team approach to antibiotic and urine culture stewardship.

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.

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.

Take a Five-minute Survey on Recruiting International Workers

On October 19, 2023 by Anna Mowry

Whether your organization has years of experience or no experience recruiting international employees—we want to hear from you.

Session Law Impacts Assisted Living Consumer Surveys

On August 17, 2023 by Erin Huppert

Effective Aug. 1, 2023, two modifications were made to consumer surveys for assisted living, adult day services, and home care.

LTC Imperative Financial Survey Shows Continuing Challenges for Providers

On April 27, 2023 by Jeff Bostic

A new survey of nursing home and assisted living providers conducted by the Long-Term Care Imperative shows that the challenges faced by providers are continuing. Lack of adequate state funding to support higher wages for Minnesota’s long-term care workforce has pushed nursing homes and assisted living settings deeper into financial distress, resulting in diminished access and fewer care options for Minnesota’s seniors and families.

Assisted Living Survey Data - First Quarter 2023

On April 20, 2023 by Bobbie Guidry

In assisted living and assisted living with dementia care licensing surveys completed in the first quarter of 2023 by the Minnesota Department of Health, the average number of survey citations is 13.85. Analyzing the survey data can help assisted living settings provide safe, quality care and avoid citations on future surveys.

DHS Begins Posting Preliminary Quality of Life Survey Results for Care Centers

On March 16, 2023 by Jeff Bostic

The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) is starting to share the preliminary resident quality of life results from the current round of surveys.  Care centers can visit the DHS Provider Portal, click the Resident Quality of Life Ratings tab, and finally, the 2022 Observed Quality of Life Scores link.

Recent LTC Imperative Surveys Show Continued Tough Times for Providers

On February 23, 2023 by Jeff Bostic

With our partner in the Long-Term Care Imperative, we recently completed two surveys that look at the operating conditions faced by providers: a workforce survey and a care center occupancy survey. The surveys confirmed that staffing challenges continue to impact access to services for seniors throughout the state.

2023 Institute & Expo – Education to Prepare for Your Next Survey

On January 26, 2023 by Sharon Hollister

Learn best practices for preparing for your next survey at the 2023 Institute & Expo. In addition to the survey-focused sessions below, many of the 21 state agency update sessions include survey findings, areas for improvement, and preparation resources. 

Customizing Assisted Living Policies

On January 19, 2023 by Bobbie Guidry

The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) recently reminded assisted living providers to customize all pre-written sample policies to avoid correction orders.

CMS Announces Two Quality and Safety Initiatives Related to Antipsychotic Medication

On January 19, 2023 by Kari Everson

On Jan. 18, the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced two initiatives in quality and safety oversight memo 23-05-NH in response to the Biden-Harris administration effort to improve nursing home transparency, safety, and quality. CMS intends to conduct offsite nursing home audits to determine if the nursing home correctly coded diagnoses for residents using antipsychotic medication. CMS will change how citations under dispute are posted.

Adult Day Sector Still Struggling to Recover from the Pandemic

On January 12, 2023 by Jeff Bostic

LeadingAge Minnesota completed a survey of our adult day services members to evaluate their financial health and the challenges they are facing in recovering from the impacts of the Covid pandemic. The results make clear that adult day service providers face many challenges as they attempt to maintain this vital part of the network of services for the elderly and disabled.

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