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Discharges and Terminations Workshop – Feb. 11
On January 30, 2025 by Sharon Hollister
On Tuesday, February 11 from 10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., aging services professionals will gather for Saying Goodbye Is So Hard: Navigating SNF and AL Discharges and Terminations, a pre-conference intensive workshop dedicated to a challenging aspect of long-term care—managing discharges, terminations, and transfers.
DHS Offering Webinars on AL Licensure and Technology for Elopement
On January 30, 2025 by Bobbie Guidry
The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) is offering two webinars in February that may be of interest to LeadingAge Minnesota members.
Life Safety and Emergency Preparedness Workshop – Feb. 11
On January 23, 2025 by Sharon Hollister
Assisted Living Housing Directors, Regional Directors, Maintenance Directors, and team members in Quality and Operations are invited to join us Tuesday, Feb. 11 from 9 a.m. – 3:45 p.m. for our Pre-Conference Intensive session QAPI Approach to Life Safety and Emergency Preparedness in Assisted Living.
Volunteer as a Session Host for the 2025 Institute
On January 23, 2025 by Sharon Hollister
We need your help to make the Institute run smoothly. Concurrent session host is a volunteer role that requires no previous experience, no public speaking, no major time commitments, and provides an opportunity to network with expert presenters.
Be Prepared: Free In-Person Health Care Continuity of Operations Plan Technical Assistance
On January 23, 2025 by Mark Schulz
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has contracted with All Clear Emergency Management to offer free in-person technical assistance for implementing continuity of operations planning.
New Data Portal Compensation Data Shows Continuing Decline in Employee Vacancy Rates
On January 23, 2025 by Jeff Bostic
Updated LeadingAge Minnesota Data Portal benchmark reports are available for workforce measures, including staff vacancies, retention, and turnover.
2025 Quality Improvement Contest Announced
On January 16, 2025 by Julie Apold
If quality improvement and staff retention are on your 2025 To-Do list, join us for the start of the 2025 ICan Quality Improvement Contest by registering for the ICan Information Session on Feb. 19 from 11:30 to noon.
MDH Assisted Living Licensure Quarterly Update Scheduled for February 20
On January 16, 2025 by Bobbie Guidry
The Minnesota Department of Health is hosting a quarterly assisted living update webinar on Thursday, Feb. 20, 1 – 3:00 p.m., for providers to learn about the most recent assisted living licensing and regulation trends.
FREE In-Person Health Care Continuity of Operations Plan Technical Assistance
On January 16, 2025 by Mark Schulz
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has contracted with All Clear Emergency Management to offer free in-person technical assistance for implementing continuity of operations planning.
Veterans Long-Term Care Bill to Become Law
On January 2, 2025 by Bobbie Guidry
On December 16, the U.S. House of Representatives approved the Senate-passed version of S. 141, the Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act, clearing the way for the bill to be signed into law by the President.
EduCare Releases Mental Illness Training Required for MN Assisted Livings
On December 19, 2024 by Anna Mowry
EduCare, LeadingAge Minnesota’s exclusive, on-demand training partner, is releasing new courses to meet new Assisted Living requirements.
HHS-OCR Issues “Dear Colleague” Letter about Language Assistance Access Requirements
On December 12, 2024 by Mark Schulz
On Dec. 5, the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), Office for Civil Rights (OCR), issued a “Dear Colleague” letter to clarify expectations for language access services, stressing compliance with the new final rule on Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act (“Section 1557”).
New Online Creation and Submission Requirement for CRP’s – Training available 12-17
On December 12, 2024 by Bobbie Guidry
In case you missed the earlier article on this topic and this requirement applies to your site, please note the change of process for Certificates of Rent Paid and the upcoming training opportunities.
Federal Assisted Living Legislation Expected to be Introduced
On December 5, 2024 by Bobbie Guidry
For many years, we have anticipated that at some point in time there would be legislation proposed at the federal level applying to assisted living facilities.
Free Recruitment Tool to Help Your Workforce Efforts
On November 14, 2024 by Anna Mowry
CaringCareersStartHere.com is helping connect job seekers with long-term care employers. We’ve welcomed over 50,000 visitors to the site since May, helping to elevate careers in aging services across the state.
UDALSA Tip Sheet Developed by OOLTC
On November 7, 2024 by Bobbie Guidry
The Uniform Disclosure of Assisted Living Services and Amenities (UDALSA) is an important communication tool for providers to inform prospective residents and their families about what their Assisted Living Facility provides.
Secure your Spot: HR in Aging Services Webinar Series Kicks-off Next Week
On October 24, 2024 by Anna Mowry
HR professionals and leaders in aging services face distinct challenges in managing diverse teams and navigating complex regulatory landscapes.
DHS Limits Access to NETStudy Until Fees Are Paid
On October 24, 2024 by Mark Schulz
As of Monday, Oct. 21, DHS has limited account access to NETStudy 2.0 for providers who submitted background study applications between Sept. 3 and Sept. 6, 2024; were unable to pay for those studies due to a DHS technical system issue; and have not yet paid for those studies.
Safe Care Abuse Prevention Train-the-Trainer – Next Thursday
On October 17, 2024 by Julie Apold
Prevention of abuse and neglect is everyone’s job. A four-part training program, Safe Care Abuse Prevention, is designed to be delivered in 30-minute segments to fit with your internal training schedules.
2024 Salary Survey Reports Available for Purchase
On October 17, 2024 by Jeff Bostic
LeadingAge Minnesota recently emailed complimentary copies of the 2024 compensation reports for nursing facilities and senior housing providers to members who participated in those surveys.