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MDH Collaborative System for Nursing Home Infection Control

On February 20, 2025 by Kari Everson

The Minnesota Department of Health is exploring infection prevention and control barriers in long-term care settings utilizing Collaborative Systems Change. Initial research for areas of study has concluded and focus group work will begin soon. MDH issued a gov. delivery last week that included the areas of study along with additional information about the research process.

Free for Members: October Lunch and Learn on Change in Condition

On October 26, 2023 by Kari Everson

LeadingAge Minnesota has reintroduced lunch and learn sessions starting last week, and the most recent Lunch and Learn on resident change in condition is now available on demand.

Navigating the Care Center Moratorium Exceptions Process Webinar – Registration Open

On July 27, 2023 by Sharon Hollister

The Navigating the Care Center Moratorium Exceptions Process webinar will help care center staff evaluate whether to apply for a moratorium exception and provide an understanding of the various options for implementing property projects and the potential rate impacts of those options.

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.

Keys To Retaining Staff—A Mental Health Perspective

On November 10, 2022 by Terri Foley

Join us for a free one-hour webinar on the Keys to Retaining Staff from a Mental Health Perspective on Dec. 13 from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

CHAI To Host Panel on LTC Workforce

On March 31, 2022 by Libbie Chapuran

In partnership with the Life Course Center, the Center for Healthy Aging and Innovation will host an interactive webinar featuring a panel on the topic of the long-term care workforce on April 20 at 12:30 p.m.

Free Webinar: Supporting Employees’ Return to Work After Injury Illness

On February 10, 2022 by Libbie Chapuran

The Retaining Employment and Talent After Injury/Illness Network (RETAIN) helps workers stay at or return to work when an injury or illness impacts employment. RETAIN supports these individuals as they safely return to work as soon as possible.

Free Grantwriting 101 Webinar

On December 2, 2021 by Terri Foley

LeadingAge MN Foundation and Trellis are offering a free introductory course on writing a successful grant proposal. Choose from two different dates below. Both will be held via Zoom:

COVID-19 Burnout Prevention—Free Webinar

On November 18, 2021 by Terri Foley

You are feeling like you can't handle one more month, week, or day of COVID-19? Register for a 30-minute workshop with Dr. Alyson Van Ahn from the Associated Clinic of Psychology.

Five Star Analysis Reports are Valuable Tool for Care Centers

On November 4, 2021 by Libbie Chapuran

This week, LeadingAge sent all care center members updated Five Star Analysis reports reflecting data through the second quarter of this year for staffing and MDS measures and through the first quarter of this year for claims-based measures.

Free Webinar: New Strategies in Falls Prevention

On July 14, 2021 by Rick Lazzari

Falls in the older adult population continue to be a major concern that can negatively impact those injured, their families, and senior communities. But, as noted by the Centers for Disease Control, "falls are not an inevitable part of aging, and can be prevented."

You’re Invited: 2021 Legislative Session Review on July 14

On June 30, 2021 by Libbie Chapuran

You’re invited to a webinar with your LeadingAge Minnesota public affairs team to learn more about the outcomes of the 2021 legislative session and our advocacy work to come. We’re hosting a legislative wrap-up call on July 14 from 1–2:30 p.m.

June 29-30, Assisted Living Licensure Workshop

On June 9, 2021 by Heidi Simpson

There are new requirements for clinical departments related to the new assisted living license. On June 29 and 30, a two-part virtual webinar series, Assisted Living Licensure Clinical Workshop, provides nurses an in-depth review of the requirements for clinical departments related to the new assisted living license.

ICYMI: Strengthening the Direct Care Workforce

On June 9, 2021 by Libbie Chapuran

Last week, LeadingAge’s Senior Vice President of Research, Robyn Stone, joined Mathematica’s Center for Studying Disability Policy and other panelists for a webinar on strengthening the direct care workforce post-COVID.

DHS Offering Webinar on Disability Waiver Cost Reporting

On May 26, 2021 by Jeff Bostic

Beginning this year, providers of services to disability waiver clients must submit information on the cost of providing services to DHS.  Providers are selected to submit information through the Disability Waiver Rate System (DWRS) cost reporting platform every five years. Providers selected for this first year were notified at the end of March.

Health Information Exchange Opportunity for Nursing Homes

On May 5, 2021 by Jonathan Lips

Audacious Inquiry (Ai), a health information technology company, will present a free webinar on May 25 from 9-10 a.m. to share information with LeadingAge Minnesota nursing home members about a health information exchange opportunity.

eMenuCHOICE to Host Free Webinar on Dining Requirements for Assisted Living Licensure

On April 7, 2021 by Libbie Chapuran

eMenuCHOICE, a LeadingAge Minnesota business partner and partner of the Savings & Solutions Center, is hosting a free webinar on April 13 from 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. to review new dining requirements associated with assisted living licensure. Effective Aug. 1, assisted living settings in Minnesota must be licensed and, as a condition of licensure, assisted living providers must adhere to several new standards related to menus and food requirements, including:

Mainstreaming Long Term Care Focus for Robert L. Kane Memorial Lecture

On March 31, 2021 by Libbie Chapuran

Debra Saliba, MD, MPH, Director, The Anna & Harry Borun Center for Gerontological Research, UCLA Division of Geriatrics, will be the keynote speaker at a May 6t Robert L Kane Memorial Lecture. The focus of the lecture will be on the topic of “mainstreaming long-term care.”

April 19th Virtual Event: Human, Economic & Disproportionate Impact of Alzheimer’s & other Dementia

On March 24, 2021 by Libbie Chapuran

The Alzheimer's Association Minnesota-North Dakota invites you to a complimentary virtual event entitled "Human, Economic & Disproportionate Impact of Alzheimer’s & other Dementia" on April 19 at 1 p.m.

This webinar will discuss the human impact, the economic impact, and the disproportionate impact of this brain disease and bring to life the recently released facts and figures report and accompanying special report on Race, Ethnicity and Alzheimer's in America.

MDH Announces Webinar on Assisted Living Licensure

On February 10, 2021 by Bobbie Guidry

The Minnesota Department of Health is offering a webinar on Thursday Feb. 18, 2021, from 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. Information will be provided regarding changes to the laws that affect home care, assisted living and housing with services providers in relation to assisted living licensure.