April 20, 2022
Featured News
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.
CDC COVID-19 Vaccine Changes
On April 20, 2023 by Kari Everson
On April 19, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released simplified vaccine recommendations. The CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) met yesterday to discuss updated COVID-19 vaccine changes after the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) amended emergency use authorizations (EUA) for Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech products earlier this week.
State News
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.
Federal News
Several Updates to SNF Quality Reporting Program in Proposed PPS Rule
On April 20, 2023 by Julie Apold
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently released its 2024 Skilled Nursing Facility Prospective Payment System Proposed Rule. It includes several proposed SNF Quality Reporting Program (QRP) changes.
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.
Notable News
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.
Member News
LeadingAge Minnesota Education Solutions
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.
Virtual Institute On-Demand Content – Ends April 30
On April 20, 2023 by Sharon Hollister
On-demand content from this year’s Virtual Institute is available online for registered participants to view and earn CEUs through April 30. On-demand content includes 17 sessions for the Virtual Institute and the three keynote sessions from the in-person conference.
MDS Education Coming Your Way
On April 20, 2023 by Sharon Hollister
CMS released the updated MDS 3.0 Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) user manual (version 1.18.11) in early April and will become effective Oct. 1. Watch for more information in the coming weeks on our training timeline.