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Category: Notable News
Welcome to the Notable News category, which includes information on the latest issues in aging services.
Get Guaranteed Compliance with EduCare
On July 11, 2024 by Anna Mowry
EduCare is the premier on-demand education for senior care that guarantees compliance with Minnesota laws and regulations.
What Would You Do With $10,000? Value First’s 5-Star Sweepstakes Is An Opportunity for Your Community
On July 11, 2024 by Laura Nordaune
Value First’s 5-Star Sweepstakes is back! Your community could win one of five $10,000 prizes. What would you do with $10,000? Maybe replace outdated equipment or throw a staff party? The choice will be yours if you win.
Revolutionizing Recruitment: New Free Matching Platform Helps Connect Job Seekers to LTC Employers
On July 11, 2024 by Anna Mowry
CaringCareersStartHere.com has helped connect job seekers with long-term care employers over 1,500 times since the site’s launch in May. CaringCareersStartHere.com has welcomed over 30,000 visits to the site, elevating careers in aging services across the state.
LeadingAge Minnesota Names New Director of Communications
On July 11, 2024 by LeadingAge
LeadingAge Minnesota is thrilled to welcome Ben Hansen as our new Director of Communications!
#ElevateAging: Celebrate Aging Services All Year Long
On June 27, 2024 by Dan Nelson
Launched in January, this is the seventh month of our #ElevateAging campaign. Don’t worry if you missed out previous months, you can jump in at any time! Designed to reshape perceptions and inspire a positive narrative around aging services, this year-long initiative promises to bring together our community in a celebration of resilience, compassion, and dedication.
Sample EBP Policy Available for Members
On June 13, 2024 by Kari Everson
The LeadingAge Minnesota resource center now contains a new resource for implementing enhanced barrier precautions (EBP) in assisted living and nursing home settings.
Grow Your Workforce with CaringCareersStartHere.com
On June 13, 2024 by Anna Mowry
Long-term care providers can get matched to job seekers on CaringCareersStartHere.com – a resource dedicated to helping Minnesotans make a meaningful move into careers in aging services.
Member-only Discount to Post Open Positions to AgingServicesJobs.org
On June 13, 2024 by Anna Mowry
Post your open positions with a member-only discount on AgingServicesJobs.org – the premier job board for aging services employers to post their critical to fill positions and get connected with qualified applicants.
#ElevateAging - A Celebration of Aging Services
On May 30, 2024 by Dan Nelson
Launched in January, this is the sixth month of our #ElevateAging campaign. Don’t worry if you missed out previous months, you can jump in at any time!
Member-only Rate for Posting on AgingServicesJobs.org
On May 23, 2024 by Anna Mowry
Post your open positions with a member-only discount on AgingServicesJobs.org – the premier job board for aging services employers to post their critical to fill positions and get connected with qualified applicants.
Introducing: Elopement Management Technology Playbook and Process Roadmap
On May 23, 2024 by Julie Apold
LeadingAge Minnesota is pleased to announce the Elopement Management Technology Playbook, the eighth in a series of workforce solution playbooks designed to assist you in identifying technology solutions to help address the workforce crisis.
2025 Institute and Expo Call for Presentations Now Open
On May 16, 2024 by Sharon Hollister
LeadingAge Minnesota is inviting all interested presenters to submit one or more proposals for educational programs at the 2025 Institute and Expo.
Get Matched to Minnesota Job Seekers with Caring Careers Start Here
On May 16, 2024 by Anna Mowry
Is your organization listed on CaringCareersStartHere.com? Long-term care providers can get matched to job seekers on CaringCareersStartHere.com – a resource dedicated to helping Minnesotans make a meaningful move into careers in aging services.
Three Weeks Left to Submit a Connected Communities Grant Application
On May 2, 2024 by Gina DiMaggio
The Connected Communities grant opportunity is available to LeadingAge Minnesota members outside the seven-county Twin Cities metro area.
Workforce Technology Playbook – Bidets
On April 25, 2024 by Julie Apold
The Bidet Playbook is the seventh in a series of workforce technology solution playbooks designed to assist you in identifying technology solutions to help address the workforce crisis.
Connected Communities Grant Webinar
On April 25, 2024 by Gina DiMaggio
Do you ever wish you could build a better system to support the range of health and wellbeing needs of adults as they age? If you do, and if you missed our Connected Communities grant webinar last week, you can now watch it here.
New Grant Opportunity: Workplace Safety Grants
On April 18, 2024 by Anna Mowry
A new grant opportunity, Workplace Safety Grants for Health Care Entities, has been released by the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) and is open for applications until June 7.
Over Two Years of Workforce Benchmarking Data Available in Data Portal
On April 18, 2024 by Julie Apold
The workforce application within the LeadingAge Minnesota Data Portal has over two years of member-submitted data on employee turnover, retention, and vacancy metrics.
Engaging High School Nursing Assistants in Long Term Care
On April 11, 2024 by Anna Mowry
Attend an upcoming webinar to learn how to connect with talented high school nursing assistants who are ready to enter the long-term care workforce.
Three Sessions Left! Seats Available for No-Cost Mental Health First Aide Sessions
On April 11, 2024 by Anna Mowry
No-cost, virtual Mental Health First Aid sessions are being offered to LeadingAge Minnesota members this spring. To accommodate the schedules of the professionals in our settings, we are hosting two virtual Saturday sessions.