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RealTime Talent Receives Grant to Address Long-Term Care Workforce Shortages
On February 8, 2024 by Anna Mowry
RealTime Talent (RTT) was awarded a $200,000 grant from Medica to reduce registered nursing assistant shortages in LeadingAge member settings by implementing a newly designed training approach.
MDH Conducts First Nursing Home Joint Provider-Surveyor Training of 2024
On January 18, 2024 by Mark Schulz
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) conducted its first nursing home joint provider and surveyor training event of 2024 on Jan. 16.
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).
New Resources! Background Checks, Cannabis, Education, and Staffing Tools for Members
On August 24, 2023 by Kari Everson
Four new resources requested by members are now available in LeadingAge Minnesota’s Resource Library related to cannabis, education requirements, staffing in assisted living, and background checks.
Workforce Technology Playbook – Cleaning Robotics
On July 27, 2023 by Julie Apold
The Cleaning Robotics Technology Playbook is the fourth in a series of workforce technology solution playbooks designed to assist you in identifying technology solutions to help address the workforce crisis.
Workforce Technology Playbook – Resident Vital Signs Technology
On July 6, 2023 by Julie Apold
The Resident Vital Signs Machine Technology Playbook is the third in a series of workforce technology solution playbooks designed to assist you in identifying technology solutions to help address the workforce crisis.
Changes Coming to the Minnesota Nurse Aide Registry
On June 22, 2023 by Anna Mowry
Coming later this summer, the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) is launching the “Nurse Aide Registry (NAR) Modernization Project,” a project to transition the nurse aide registry to a new digital format. This new and improved NAR portal will allow nurse aides and nursing homes to complete all their updates, reports, and communications electronically within the portal rather than via U.S. mail or email.
In-Facility Testing for Nurse Aide Candidates is Expanding this Summer
On June 15, 2023 by Anna Mowry
Coming later this summer, the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) announced that it is expanding in-facility nurse aide testing.
Mental Health Resources for You, Your Team, and Community
On June 1, 2023 by Anna Mowry
As Mental Health Awareness Month ends, don’t forget the mental health resources and tools you and your teams can revisit throughout the year.
OnTrack Pass Rates Continue to Exceed the State Average
On April 20, 2023 by Anna Mowry
Statewide nurse aide test pass rates are rising, but OnTrack nursing assistant students continue to exceed these averages.
Need to Certify Temporary Nurse Aides? OnTrack Can Help
On March 16, 2023 by Anna Mowry
Temporary nurse aides who worked under the 1135 CMS waiver have until Aug. 5 to be placed on the Nursing Assistant Registry. OnTrack Nursing Assistant Training is here to help providers with this transition process.
Required Training for Provider Enrollment and Revalidation
On January 26, 2023 by Bobbie Guidry
Providers enrolled or seeking enrollment with the State Department of Human Services (DHS) as home and community-based service providers, including waiver-paid customized living or adult day services, must include evidence of two specific trainings.
OnTrack Nursing Assistant Training: A Year in Review
On December 22, 2022 by Anna Mowry
This year, OnTrack had its best year yet, training over 1,800 nursing assistants in member settings around the state.
Free Virtual Reality Headsets for Nurse Aide Training Programs
On November 10, 2022 by Anna Mowry
New software is being developed to create virtual reality (VR) nurse aide skill simulations that align with the Headmaster skills test. Nurse aide training programs and instructors can volunteer to test the VR software to help provide feedback during the final product development stages.
Funding Available for Dementia Care Training By Lori Meyer on Sept. 1, 2022
On September 1, 2022 by Lori Meyer
The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) has several openings for Minnesota Medicaid-Certified Nursing Facilities interested in participating in an online Dementia Care staff training program.
OnTrack Nursing Assistant Training Now Updated with Tips for Testing with Headmaster
On June 16, 2022 by Anna Mowry
In honor of CNA week, we are excited to announce that OnTrack recently released the most up-to-date nursing assistant training curriculum to align with new Headmaster state testing!
Older Adult Mental Health Video Training Series Available
On May 19, 2022 by Bobbie Guidry
Mental and behavioral health are increasing challenges for many residents of our settings. Tools to equip staff to serve individuals with these challenges and be knowledgeable in de-escalation techniques are valuable. You can better understand older adult mental illness and learn new skills with this free, three-episode video training series funded by a grant from the Stratis Health Building Healthier Communities Program.
Nursing Assistant Test Sites Weekly Update
On May 5, 2022 by Anna Mowry
With the 1135 waiver ending on June 6, members will have until Oct. 6 to place Nursing Assistants on the state registry. Minnesota State and the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) communicate weekly updates to LeadingAge Minnesota regarding nursing assistant test sites as they open and increase their capacity.
2022 Leadership Academy Fellows Selected
On April 28, 2022 by Barbara Landeen
Fellows for LeadingAge Minnesota’s 2022 Leadership Academy have been selected.
This year, 56 leaders will comprise the largest cohort in this program's history. They represent the diversity of the profession, service settings, geographic regions, and organizational profiles within our membership.
Free Sign-up Now Open for Minnesota Geriatrics ECHO
On April 27, 2022 by Kari Everson
Free sign-up for Minnesota Geriatrics ECHO is now open to LeadingAge Minnesota members.