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LeadingAge Minnesota is excited to announce the launch of a new and exclusive professional networking opportunity tailored for independent living executives. This group is designed explicitly for LeadingAge Minnesota members serving as executive directors and CEOs in independent living (IL), active adult, and senior coop housing communities.

The assisted living statute (144G) mandates several postings. The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has provided a tool on its website, used by surveyors to assess compliance with these posting requirements.

Effective March 1, individuals in the general public with COVID-19 no longer have to isolate for five days, per new guidance issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Use our member-only Grant Grid, listing over 25 grants, scholarships, workforce development programs, and more funding opportunities for Minnesota senior care providers.

This week, LeadingAge Minnesota and its Long-Term Care Imperative partner led advocacy efforts and testimony opposing a bill to restore licensure requirements and administrative burden for currently exempt settings from assisted living licensure (144G).

Join us in our mission to eliminate preventable harm in caregiving by taking two critical steps to re-double your Safe Care efforts:

On Feb. 28, the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) issued a govdelivery notice about infection control to assisted living facilities and nursing homes.

With the recent labor-related activity and public forums of the Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board (NHWSB) at the top of many members' minds, LeadingAge Minnesota is sharing several resources currently available or under development to support its members.

In January, LeadingAge Minnesota members traveled to Nairobi, Kenya, to explore international recruitment partnerships with a delegation of other Minnesota providers led by Rep. Mohamud Noor of the Minnesota House of Representatives.

Three outstanding organizations were honored by LeadingAge Minnesota with the prestigious Stars Among Us Excellence. Among the distinguished awardees were Avera Morningside Heights Care Center in Marshall, the Minnesota Veterans Home - Silver Bay, and the Minnesota Veterans Home Adult Day Center in Minneapolis.

LeadingAge Minnesota proudly recognizes Judy Wolner, a caregiver at Vista Prairie Goldfinch Estates, as the recipient of the Caregiver of the Year award.

LeadingAge Minnesota proudly acknowledges Laura Broberg, Administrator at Milaca Elim Meadows, as the esteemed recipient of the 2024 Outstanding Leadership Award. Laura's exemplary leadership at Cassia’s Elim Milaca campus has made a profound impact on long-term care.

LeadingAge Minnesota proudly celebrates Anna Weege, Administrative Assistant at Ebenezer Senior Living’s home office in Edina, MN, as the distinguished recipient of the 2024 Rising Star Award.

LeadingAge Minnesota proudly honors Lloyd Ward, a dedicated volunteer at Martin Luther Care Center in Bloomington, MN, as the recipient of the Volunteer of the Year Award for his exceptional service spanning over three decades.

LeadingAge Minnesota proudly recognizes Stuart Henrickson, a visionary leader and board member for Knute Nelson Corporation and Foundation in Alexandria, MN, as the esteemed recipient of the 2024 Board Trustee of the Year award.

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.

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.

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