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2023 Minnesota Legislative Recap and Analysis Webinar Series – Still Time to Register
On May 25, 2023 by Sharon Hollister
The Minnesota Legislature adjourned on May 22. Join us on June 26 for our webinar, Impact on Seniors: Analysis of 2023 Legislative Session Outcomes. We will identify changes to state law that will impact the seniors you serve and explore the implications for your organization’s operations and the larger aging services sector.
2023 Minnesota Legislative Recap and Analysis Webinar Series Starts Next Week
On May 18, 2023 by Sharon Hollister
After the Minnesota Legislature adjourns on May 22, join us in May and June to identify changes to state law that will impact the seniors you serve. During June’s session, we will dive deeper to explore the implications for your organization’s operations and the larger aging services sector.
Higher Education Bonding Bill Invests in Minnesota’s Future Workforce
On May 18, 2023 by Kayla Khang
The Higher Education Omnibus bill (HF 2073) has now passed both the House and Senate and is awaiting a signature from the Governor. The measure will include a one-time investment of $3 Million for the Next Generation Nursing Assistant (NextGen) training program over the 2024-2025 biennium.
SBAR Documentation Training Resource – Now Posted in the Resource Library
On May 11, 2023 by Sharon Hollister
The SBAR technique provides a framework for communication between members of the healthcare team about a patient’s condition. Gather your nurses, particularly staff nurses and direct care nurses, to watch SBAR Documentation and our previous Nurse Lunch and Learn recordings and work through the exercises together.
Despite Opposition, Nursing Home Workforce Board Set to Advance in 2023 Legislature
On May 11, 2023 by Erin Huppert
A proposal to create a regulatory Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board within the Department of Labor is poised to advance this session. The measure recently included in the Jobs and Labor Omnibus Conference Report will allow the Governor to appoint a nine-person commission to adopt rules establishing minimum nursing home compensation standards for nursing home workers.
Keys to Retaining Staff—Driver 1: Feeling Valued
On May 11, 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 last week’s overview article, I introduced three significant factors that can improve staff retention when attended to deliberately by you and the leaders in your buildings – staff feeling valued, supported, and effective.
Post Your Open Positions to the Premier Job Board for Aging Services
On May 11, 2023 by Anna Mowry
AgingServicesJobs.org is the premier resource for aging services employers to post their critical to fill positions and get connected with qualified applicants. LeadingAge Minnesota members receive a reduced rate when posting open positions to AgingServicesJobs.Org.
Workforce Technology Solutions Playbook – Dining Robotics
On May 11, 2023 by Julie Apold
The Dining Robotics Playbook is the second in a series of workforce technology solution playbooks designed to help you identify technology solutions to address the workforce crisis. Dining robotics can improve efficiency and convenience by reducing step count during food delivery and table bussing and enabling staff to remain in the dining room and be available to residents.
Revisit Self-Care Activities During Mental Health Awareness Month
On May 4, 2023 by Julie Apold
Self-Care for Safe Care helps you create an environment where teams and individuals can thrive and find joy. As we observe Mental Health Awareness Month, it is an excellent time to revisit activities from Self-Care for Safe Care to retrain our minds to focus on the positive and increase our sense of happiness and well-being.
Keys to Retaining Staff: A Mental Health Perspective
On May 4, 2023 by LeadingAge
May is Mental Health Month. This is the first in a series of articles from contributor Dr. Alyson VanAhn, Associated Clinic of Psychology, featuring tools you and your organization can use to improve staff mental health.
Conference Committee on Omnibus Higher Education Bill Begins
On May 4, 2023 by Kayla Khang
In continuing to advance the 2023 Long-Term Care Imperative legislative agenda, LeadingAge Minnesota is working with lawmakers to continue and improve the Next Generation Nurse Aide Program (NextGen). This program has been funded with federal COVID dollars and now has the potential to receive base funding from the Legislature in the next biennium.
May 3 Nurse Lunch and Learn: Register Today
On April 27, 2023 by Sharon Hollister
Documentation standards are critical in today’s healthcare settings to provide quality patient care and meet regulatory requirements. The SBAR technique provides a framework for communication between members of the healthcare team about a patient’s condition.
Coming this Summer: Follow Your Heart to a Caring Career
On April 27, 2023 by Anna Mowry
This summer, CareerForce Minnesota is launching “Follow Your Heart to a Caring Career,” – A statewide campaign to promote caregiving careers in serving seniors and people with disabilities.
May Nurse Lunch and Learn – Join Us in 2 Weeks
On April 20, 2023 by Sharon Hollister
Documentation standards are critical in today’s healthcare settings to provide quality patient care and meet regulatory requirements. The SBAR technique provides a framework for communication between members of the healthcare team about a patient’s condition.
Upcoming Trained Medication Aides Trainings available through Minnesota State
On April 20, 2023 by Anna Mowry
Minnesota State is rolling out new spring and summer offerings for their Trained Medication Aide (TMA) training, including customized training options to help meet your organization’s workforce needs.
Minnesotans Travel to DC for Leadership and Advocacy
On April 20, 2023 by LeadingAge
Several members of LeadingAge Minnesota attended LeadingAge's annual Leadership Summit in our nation’s capital city this week. LeadingAge Minnesota attendees visited with several members of Congress and their teams to discuss issues that our providers are facing all across the state.
ICYMI: Biden Administration Announces Sweeping EO to Support Care Workers
On April 20, 2023 by LeadingAge
The Biden Administration outlined several new plans ostensibly targeted at supporting care workers and family caregivers. Continuing a framework set out early in the Biden campaign, the strategy targets caregivers and workers in childcare, aging services, and services for people with disabilities.
Breaking: Biden Administration Announces Sweeping EO to Support Care Workers
On April 18, 2023 by LeadingAge
The Biden Administration outlined several new plans ostensibly targeted at supporting care workers and family caregivers. Continuing a framework set out early in the Biden campaign, the strategy targets caregivers and workers in childcare, aging services, and services for people with disabilities.
Drive Advocacy by Sharing Caregiver and Senior Voices with Your Networks
On April 13, 2023 by Dan Nelson
LeadingAge Minnesota is launching a statewide digital advocacy campaign featuring a series of videos that tell the stories of caregivers and seniors. The goal of the campaign is to drive advocacy at a critical time in the legislative session.
Nurse Aide Knowledge Test Pass Rates are on the Rise
On April 13, 2023 by Anna Mowry
New data shows that statewide nurse aide knowledge test pass rates have increased by over 8% in the first quarter of 2023. This means more nursing assistants have been successfully certified and placed on the registry.