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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.
Join us for a Webinar Jan. 23 - Preparing for a Successful HUD Property Financial Audit
On January 9, 2025 by Sharon Hollister
The upcoming webinar, Preparing for a Successful Financial Audit at a HUD Property on Jan. 23 from 10-11 a.m., will offer practical insights into streamlining the audit process, reducing compliance findings, and minimizing audit adjustments.
Preparing for a Successful HUD Property Financial Audit – Join us for a Webinar Jan. 23
On January 2, 2025 by Sharon Hollister
The upcoming webinar, Preparing for a Successful Financial Audit at a HUD Property on Jan. 23 from 10-11 a.m., will offer practical insights into streamlining the audit process, reducing compliance findings, and minimizing audit adjustments.
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.
Preparing for a Successful Financial Audit at a HUD Property Webinar – Jan. 23
On December 19, 2024 by Sharon Hollister
The upcoming webinar, Preparing for a Successful Financial Audit at a HUD Property on Jan. 23 from 10-11 a.m., will offer practical insights into streamlining the audit process, reducing compliance findings, and minimizing audit adjustments.
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.
Preparing for a Successful Financial Audit at a HUD Property Webinar – Registration Open
On December 12, 2024 by Sharon Hollister
The upcoming webinar, Preparing for a Successful Financial Audit at a HUD Property on Jan. 23 from 10-11 a.m., will offer practical insights into streamlining the audit process, reducing compliance findings, and minimizing audit adjustments.
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.
QUEST Report for Q2, 2024 Now Available
On November 7, 2024 by Julie Apold
The LeadingAge Minnesota QUEST Report is now available for second quarter, 2024.
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.
From Classroom to Care: How Highschoolers Can Earn Credit Working in Senior Care
On October 3, 2024 by Anna Mowry
As Minnesota high schoolers head back to school this fall, don’t forget—they have new incentives to work in long-term care.