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Impressions of the care and service we provide for our seniors continue to be favorable, and there is strong support for the work performed by our caregivers and the need to raise their wages, according to a public opinion poll conducted by LeadingAge Minnesota and our Long-Term Care Imperative partner.

The Fingerprinting Equipment for Background Studies Playbook is the fifth in a series of workforce technology solution playbooks designed to assist you in identifying technology solutions to help address the workforce crisis.

Barbara Klick, who joined Sholom Community Alliance as CEO in 2016, will retire from her storied career at Sholom this summer.

Jon Lundberg, president and chief executive officer of Fairview Senior Services and president and CEO of Fairview subsidiary Ebenezer Senior Living, has announced his plan to retire in September 2024.

After 25 years overseeing the development of senior housing along University Avenue and helping to spearhead its redevelopment, President and CEO Marvin Plakut will retire from Episcopal Homes on March 31.

As part of our ongoing commitment to enhance member experiences, we are launching a short survey for LeadingAge Minnesota members to share feedback any day, any time, on their experiences with the Association.

This article was contributed by Heidi Orstad, DNP, RN, PHN, CCM. Dr. Orstad is a clinical nurse consultant with Marsh McLennan Agency, a preferred vendor of LeadingAge Minnesota Solutions.

It’s no secret that senior living facilities have difficulty attracting and retaining good employees. For some workers, the wages are low, defined by the Bureau of Labor Statistics as $9.25 an hour or less.

Launched in January, this is the second month of our #ElevateAging campaign. Don’t worry if you missed last month; you can jump in anytime!

Our national partner, LeadingAge, worked with Global Refuge to create a members-only resource with recommendations for hiring, training, and building inclusive workplaces for refugees.

Today, the US Senate Special Committee on Aging convened for an informational hearing on understanding assisted living options for Americans.

The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) emailed the authorized assisted living agent with a link to the Minnesota Assisted Living Report Card to those communities with active report card ratings. Not all communities have active report card ratings right now.

This spring, the final sessions of virtual Mental Health First Aid training will be offered at no cost to LeadingAge Minnesota members.

Vacancy rates for registered nurses and licensed practical nurses decreased last quarter. In contrast, TMA and CNA vacancy rates increased, according to data submitted by members in the LeadingAge Minnesota Data Portal.

Applications for the 2024 Leadership Academy are now open.

The Long-Term Care Infection Prevention Coalition of Hennepin County is surveying long-term care staff to inform a spring 2024 series on a team approach to antibiotic and urine culture stewardship.

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure and her leadership team will highlight CMS’ key 2023 accomplishments and look ahead to how our 2024 priorities will advance the agency’s strategic plan during their first national stakeholder call on Jan. 23.

The final virtual Mental Health First Aid training sessions are free to LeadingAge Minnesota members this spring.

The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) conducted its first nursing home joint provider and surveyor training event of 2024 on Jan. 16.

A Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) is an innovative program that promises better integration of health care and social service needs for eligible seniors.

Time is running out to register for next week’s virtual District Meeting on Jan.16 or 18. You won’t want to miss the Managing Me Workshop with practical and easy-to-implement tools to improve your personal and professional productivity.

LeadingAge Minnesota Foundation, in partnership with Winona State University, is sponsoring a limited number of individuals to become certified instructors of the Mental Health First Aide (MHFA) Training at no cost – a value of $2,895 per participant.

The LeadingAge Minnesota Foundation was recognized in PHI’s Top 23 Moments from 2023 for work to assess diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) practices, challenges, and opportunities among member organizations across the state.

Superior Health Alliance released several resources to assist with infection control and substance use disorders.

The US Department of Labor (DOL) issued a final rule on Jan. 9 that revised the federal framework for determining whether a worker is classified as an employee or an independent contractor under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

The Legislative Task Force on Aging convened on Jan. 9, focusing on presentations from organizations that support seniors aging in place and addressing housing challenges for Minnesota’s rapidly aging population.

As we embark on a new year filled with possibilities, challenges, and opportunities, LeadingAge Minnesota is thrilled to introduce the #ElevateAging social media campaign!

In 2023, OnTrack programs enrolled over 2,000 nursing assistants in Minnesota—a new milestone. Since its launch in 2018, over 7,000 nursing assistants have been registered with OnTrack, helping care for seniors in long-term care settings across the state.

Elections will be held for several open district officer and director positions during the upcoming virtual district meetings in January. This is a call for nominations to fill these vital leadership positions.

The LeadingAge Minnesota Foundation is excited to announce its eighth annual Silent Auction, which will be held during the 2024 Institute. We are seeking donations to support the Foundation's work.

U.S. Representatives Marilyn Strickland (D-WA), Bryan Steil (R-WI), and Ann Kuster (D-NH) introduced H.R. 6835, the Care Across Generations Act.