News Archives
October 2023 Archives
Below is a list of all of the articles published in the selected month, ordered from most recent to least.
Free for Members: October Lunch and Learn on Change in Condition
On October 26, 2023 by Kari Everson
LeadingAge Minnesota has reintroduced lunch and learn sessions starting last week, and the most recent Lunch and Learn on resident change in condition is now available on demand.
Drive for Five Initiative Grants – Request for Proposal Has Been Released
On October 26, 2023 by Anna Mowry
The Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) is seeking proposals for the Drive for Five Initiative Competitive Grants to conduct outreach, provide education and training, and job placement in high-demand fields, including the caring professions.
News from LeadingAge: HUD Announces ConnectHome Expansion to Multifamily Housing
On October 26, 2023 by LeadingAge
LeadingAge advocacy helped HUD expand the agency’s connectivity initiative to 50-100 new HUD-assisted properties.
Has Your Organization Signed Up to Become a NextGen Employer Partner?
On October 26, 2023 by Anna Mowry
Employers can sign up now to become an employer partner for the next round of the Next Generation Nursing Assistant or NextGen “barrier-free” training program. Minnesota State campuses are hosting another round of training beginning this month, called Next Generation Nursing Assistant – Train. Test. Work.
High School Students Can Now Earn Credit for Working in Senior Care
On October 26, 2023 by Anna Mowry
With Minnesota high schoolers back in school this fall, they now have new incentives to work in caring careers. Minnesota students can gain valuable work experience, connect with older adults in their community, and explore healthcare careers – all while earning high school credit and a paycheck.
$2.4 Billion Surplus Expected in State Budget
On October 26, 2023 by Kayla Khang
Minnesota is predicted to enter the 2024 legislative session with a $2.4 billion surplus based on state officials' most recent revenue report.
MDH Revises Physical Plant Survey Process for Assisted Livings with Capacity of Five or Less
On October 26, 2023 by Bobbie Guidry
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has tested and will begin utilizing a remote engineer consultation for small residential home assisted living licensees with five or fewer residents.
Side Rails: Continued Focus to Ensure Safe Use and CMS, MDH Compliance
On October 26, 2023 by Kari Everson
During regulatory surveys in both assisted living communities and nursing homes, side rails and other bed assistive devices are a continued focal point.
MDS Changes Began Oct. 1 – MDS On-Demand Learning Available
On October 19, 2023 by Sharon Hollister
Our extensive learning library has on-demand education and training for busy professionals when and where you need it.
Members Welcome at LeadingAge Minnesota’s New Office Location
On October 19, 2023 by Libbie Chapuran
LeadingAge Minnesota has a new home, and association members are welcome anytime!
Participate in LeadingAge Minnesota Committees in 2024
On October 19, 2023 by Lori Meyer
As we prepare for the coming year, we invite you to participate in LeadingAge Minnesota committees in 2024.
Take a Five-minute Survey on Recruiting International Workers
On October 19, 2023 by Anna Mowry
Whether your organization has years of experience or no experience recruiting international employees—we want to hear from you.
Minimum Staffing Sample Comment Letter Posted
On October 19, 2023 by Mark Schulz
It’s essential that we flood CMS with comments about its proposed staffing rule and its impact on the people you serve. And if you do not know where to start, we’ve got you covered.
New Provider Enrollment for Waiver Payment Reliant on Compliance with HCBS Settings Rule
On October 19, 2023 by Bobbie Guidry
This month, the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) announced required heightened scrutiny assessments for new home and community-based services (HCBS) settings that are in or adjacent to an institution.
Messaging Toolkit: Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board
On October 19, 2023 by Libbie Chapuran
LeadingAge Minnesota and its partner in the Long-Term Care Imperative have developed key messages for you to use to share your organization’s strong track record of advocacy to increase wages for our workforce.
2024 Institute & Expo Schedule Announced
On October 19, 2023 by Libbie Chapuran
The LeadingAge Minnesota’s Institute and Expo is quickly approaching! While we’re working hard behind the scenes to share with you the Institute experience you have come to expect, we wanted to share a change in this year’s schedule.
Upload Assisted Living Quality Data to Data Portal through RTasks
On October 12, 2023 by Julie Apold
LeadingAge Minnesota has partnered with RTasks by ResiDex to coordinate assisted living quality measures.
Learn More about Select Rehabilitation, a LeadingAge Minnesota Solutions Partner
On October 12, 2023 by Stacy Rogers
Select Rehabilitation is LeadingAge Minnesota Solutions preferred therapy partner. Your partnership with them helps advance our outreach, advocacy, and education at LeadingAge Minnesota, in addition to the many benefits they bring to your community.
News from LeadingAge: HUD Posts Disaster Preparedness Plan Template
On October 12, 2023 by LeadingAge
HUD’s new Multifamily Disaster Preparedness Plan Template is designed to help HUD-assisted housing providers create property-specific plans to protect resident life and safety during a disaster.
Analysis of Proposed CMS Hours Per Resident Day Hardship Exemption Shows Only 18% May Qualify
On October 12, 2023 by Mark Schulz
All but 62 of Minnesota’s nursing homes would not be eligible for a hardship exemption to CMS’s hours per resident day requirement found in the proposed staffing standard rule. Only approximately 18% of providers would qualify.
MDH to Pass Background Studies Cost to Providers
On October 12, 2023 by Erin Huppert
On Monday, the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) convened a meeting with LeadingAge Minnesota and other provider o
Data Portal Shows Increases in Statewide Vacancy Rates for Licensed Nurses
On October 12, 2023 by Anna Mowry
Vacancy rates for registered and licensed practical nurses increased last quarter to over 20%, according to data submitted by members in the LeadingAge Minnesota Data Portal.
Nurse Lunch and Learn: Change in Condition – Free for Members
On October 5, 2023 by Sharon Hollister
Gather your nurses, particularly staff nurses and direct care nurses, on Oct. 18 to watch our next Nurse Lunch and Learn on changes. You will review resident change-in-condition assessments and complete a short group exercise.
Vista Prairie Communities Acquires Ridgeway Senior Care Communities in New Ulm, Minnesota
On October 5, 2023 by Libbie Chapuran
Ridgeway Senior Living and Vista Prairie Communities have completed the transition of ownership for both two senior communities located in New Ulm.
Minimum Staffing Standard – Facility Assessment
On October 5, 2023 by Mark Schulz
In its proposed rule, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) proposes to relocate, modify, and thereby strengthen the facility assessment requirements related to staffing.
Sign-Up Now to Become an Employer Partner of NextGen
On October 5, 2023 by Anna Mowry
Employers can sign up now to become an employer partner for the next round of the Next Generation Nursing Assistant or NextGen “barrier-free” training program.
New Data Portal Assisted Living Quality Reports Now Available
On October 5, 2023 by Julie Apold
New LeadingAge Minnesota Data Portal benchmark reports are now available for assisted living quality and services measures.
Minnesota Congresswoman Fischbach Leads Efforts to Stop CMS Nursing Home Staffing Rule
On October 5, 2023 by Erin Huppert
Minnesota Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach, who represents Minnesota’s 7th Congressional District, introduced HR 5796, a bill proposing to prohibit the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) from promulgating its misguided minimum staffing ratio mandate.