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Become an In-Facility Test Site for your Nurse Aide Candidates

On July 6, 2023 by Anna Mowry

After a successful pilot program, the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) is expanding in-facility testing to add additional nurse aide test sites around the state.

Marsh McLennan Agency Now the Preferred Insurance Partner of LeadingAge Minnesota Solutions

On June 29, 2023 by Joe O'Kane

LeadingAge Minnesota Solutions is proud to announce, after a lengthy process, Marsh McLennan Agency (MMA) is the preferred insurance provider of LeadingAge Minnesota members.

2023 Legislative Session Impact: Grant Programs, Loans, and Other Opportunities for Long-Term Care Providers

On June 29, 2023 by Anna Mowry

After a year of historic investments in long-term care, LeadingAge Minnesota has compiled a resource detailing several grant programs and other opportunities funded in the 2023 Minnesota legislative session.

Workforce Tools to Create a Culture of Belonging

On June 22, 2023 by Anna Mowry

Each month, our national partners at LeadingAge share workforce tools to help aging service providers take action in their workforce efforts. This month highlights the important of instilling a culture of inclusivity and belonging.

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.

Celebrate CNA Week, June 15 – 21

On June 15, 2023 by Anna Mowry

Today marks the start of CNA Week, an annual celebration of the vital work of nursing assistants. Since 1977, the National Association of Health Care Assistants (NAHCA) has observed CNA Week yearly.

2023 Minnesota Legislative Recap and Analysis Webinar Series – Final Webinar June 26

On June 8, 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.

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.

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.

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.

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