News Archives
June 2021 Archives
Below is a list of all of the articles published in the selected month, ordered from most recent to least.
2021 Institute Open for On-Demand Content Access
On June 2, 2021 by Heidi Simpson
The 2021 virtual Institute is now available for on-demand viewing and earning CEUs from June 1 through July 31.
More than 3,300 people attended the live broadcast of this virtual conference May 18-21, and even more are expected to log in to access all the educational sessions and keynote presentations.
Feedback Wanted: 2021 Member Value Survey
On June 2, 2021 by Luke Jenkins
The LeadingAge Minnesota Board of Directors will meet for a virtual strategic planning retreat on June 22. We are asking each member site to respond to a quick, 4-minute survey to inform its work.
Kidde Recalls TrueSense Smoke Alarms
On June 2, 2021 by Jeff Bostic
On May 6, 2021, and in conjunction with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Kidde voluntarily announced a recall to replace Kidde TruSense Smoke and Combination Smoke/Carbon Monoxide Alarms. In certain instances, the product may experience a delay in detection or may fail to detect smoke, which could compromise the alarms' ability to alert consumers to a potential fire.
New AgingServicesJOBS.org Platform has Launched
On June 2, 2021 by Jenna Kellerman
A new AgingServicesJobs.Org platform is now available!
The new platform allows long-term care employers to view candidate resumes, store resumes, and monitor/manage job postings. This service includes an online job board, recruitment advertising, resume bank, career advice, resume services, coaching services, and other career services.
At the Capitol: First Deadline Passes and Upcoming Special Session
On June 2, 2021 by Matt Steele
This week, lawmakers mainly met in private to debate the specific spending details for each budget area. The first of two self-imposed deadlines passed on Friday, May 28, without any public notice of the finalized details of the budget. The second deadline, June 4, is quickly approaching; lawmakers to agree on what policy provisions will be included in the final deal when Governor Walz calls a special session on June 14. Here is what you need to know about what is happening at the capitol this week:
DHS Conducting Two Surveys on Costs in HCBS Settings
On June 2, 2021 by Jeff Bostic
Beginning this year, the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) is now conducting two surveys on the cost of providing services in Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) settings. Both surveys are being conducted this summer and are based on random samples of providers.
Last Two Sessions for COVID-19 Vaccine Ambassador Training
On June 2, 2021 by Jenna Kellerman
Monday, June 7 and Thursday, June 10 are the final sessions scheduled for our COVID-19 Vaccine Ambassador training. The training is free. If you’re interested in signing up, please email Jenna Kellerman to register by June 4.
Resilience Tip: Embracing Burnout and Bouncing Back
On June 2, 2021 by LeadingAge
Featuring Dr. Alyson VanAhn from Associated Clinic of Psychology
We've talked about resilience as "bouncing back" from hardship for many months now. But what does it mean to try bouncing back when actual burnout has set in? How about keeping up with leadership and management roles when you feel less able to keep organized and optimistic as we try to move forward?
Vaccination Rates Remaining Short of Goal for Long-Term Care Staff
On June 2, 2021 by Jeff Bostic
LeadingAge Minnesota has pulled together recent data on vaccination rates, both for long-term care staff in Minnesota and the general population in Minnesota. While progress is continuing in the general population, the pace of improvement in long-term care has slowed recently.
As ALL Conversion Application Closes, Providers Move to Provisional Application
On June 2, 2021 by Bobbie Guidry
As of Wednesday, June 2, the assisted living license conversion application has been frozen, and the deadline to apply has passed. However, if you did not submit your application, you can still move ahead with a provisional application to comply with licensure requirements by Aug. 1.
EEOC Updates Guidance Regarding Vaccines
On June 2, 2021 by Kari Thurlow
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) updated its COVID-19 guidance regarding employers and COVID-19 vaccines. The expanded guidance provides new information about how the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) apply when an employer offers incentives for employees to confirm vaccination when an employee gets a vaccine in the community or from the employer or its agent. The critical updates to the guidance are as follows: