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Maltreatment Management – 2 Weeks Left to Register

On November 21, 2024 by Sharon Hollister

Don’t miss this highly interactive workshop, Dec. 11-12 at the Minnesota Humanities Center in Saint Paul, designed to take you step-by-step through the process of managing maltreatment cases.

Essential Workshop for Maltreatment Management – Dec. 11-12

On November 7, 2024 by Sharon Hollister

In this immersive workshop, Dec. 11-12 at the Minnesota Humanities Center in Saint Paul, you’ll follow a case from its initial report to the interdisciplinary team review and development of an individualized abuse prevention plan.

Maltreatment Management Workshop – Dec. 11-12

On October 24, 2024 by Sharon Hollister

Join us for a Maltreatment Management Workshop on Dec. 11-12 at the Minnesota Humanities Center in Saint Paul.

Maltreatment Management Workshop Dec. 11-12 – Registration Open

On September 26, 2024 by Sharon Hollister

Join us for a Maltreatment Management Workshop on Dec. 11-12 at the Minnesota Humanities Center in Saint Paul.

MDH Webinar on Conducting Internal Investigations for Assisted Living and Home Care

On November 16, 2023 by Bobbie Guidry

Join the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) is hosting a webinar on how to conduct internal investigations for assisted living and home care providers. The webinar will be held on Nov. 17 from noon to 1 p.m.

Take the Safe Care Pledge

On September 7, 2022 by Libbie Chapuran

Adult Day: November Webinars Focus on Client Care Plans and Vulnerable Adult Act

On October 23, 2019 by Roni Falck

Adult Day Services providers will soon benefit from two new webinars that take place in November – Writing Person-Centered, Measurable Goals for Client Care Plans and Protecting Clients and Maintaining Compliance with the Vulnerable Adult Act. 

CMS Will Issue Consumer Alert Icon to Highlight Abuse Citations on Nursing Home Compare & Penalize Care Centers through 5-Star System

On October 9, 2019 by Jonathan Lips

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced this week that it will use a Consumer Alert Icon on the Nursing Home Compare website to identify nursing homes with instances of non-compliance related to abuse, neglect and exploitation and will penalize these settings under the Five-Star Quality Rating System.  

MDH Releases New Bulletin on Assisted Living and Home Care Protections

On August 6, 2019 by Bobbie Guidry

The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has issued Information Bulletin 19-03 informing the public about the home care and assisted living protections strengthened by the Minnesota Legislature as part of the Elder Care and Vulnernable Adult Protection Act of 2019. 

U.S. Senate Finance Criticizes CMS Oversight Efforts Related to Abuse and Neglect in Nursing Homes

On July 24, 2019 by Kari Thurlow

The U.S. Senate Finance Committee held a hearing yesterday on the latest report released by the Government Accountability Office (GAO), Improved Oversight Needed to Better Protect Residents from Abuse. The report states that abuse deficiencies cited in nursing homes have more than doubled between 2013 and 2017.  

Hospice: OIG Recommends Better Protections for Beneficiaries

On July 16, 2019 by Jodi Boyne

A report published by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG) discusses serious care deficiencies found in hospice services and the shortcomings in federal regulation and oversight to prevent these kinds of harm to beneficiaries.  

Klobuchar Announces A Plan for Seniors

On July 16, 2019 by Jodi Boyne

Senator and presidential candidate Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) last week announced A Plan for Seniors, a comprehensive plan that tackles Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, enhances health care and retirement security, reduces prescription drug prices, supports a world-class long-term care workforce, and combats senior fraud and abuse.  

When Change Happens, We’re At Your Side

On June 23, 2019 by Jodi Boyne

The Elder Care and Vulnerable Protection Act of 2019 will bring forward the next generation of assisted living and changes in vulnerable adult protection for all providers of aging services. As we’ve been traveling the state and fielding calls and emails, we know you have questions, concerns and ideas on the challenges and opportunities presented by the new regulations. We are here…at your side…ready to help.

LeadingAge MN Featured on MPR Program on Care and Housing for Seniors

On June 18, 2019 by Jodi Boyne

In case you missed it, MPR last week featured a one-hour program focused on the care and housing needs of Minnesota’s rapidly-growing population. Kari Thurlow, Senior Vice President of Advocacy for LeadingAge Minnesota, was a featured guest on the program that also touched upon the new package of legislative reforms to protect elderly and vulnerable adults.   

Changes Made to Comprehensive Home Care Fines Help Fund New Maltreatment Compensation Fund

On June 11, 2019 by Bobbie Guidry

A maltreatment compensation fund has been established effective July 1, 2019 as a new section of the Comprehensive Home Care Law. The fund, which will be funded by fines for Level 2 through 4 violations, will be available to home care clients with a finding of substantiated maltreatment until it closes on July 31, 2021 when the new Assisted Living Licensure becomes effective.  

Assisted Living Licensure: “True Solutions Need True Partners,” says Governor Walz

On June 5, 2019 by Jodi Boyne

In a ceremonial bill signing that took place today during the World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, Governor Tim Walz cited the collaboration that took place among stakeholders to draft legislation that will improve the lives of seniors, move Minnesota forward in assisted living licensure, and help ensure safety, respect and dignity for people as they age.  

Special Session Ends. Our Work Continues.

On May 29, 2019 by Kari Thurlow

The special session that was required to complete work on the state budget ended in the early morning hours of Saturday, May 25. Given all the challenges of the session, with its focus on addressing elder abuse and assisted living oversight and an unexpected proposal to cut funding for senior care, our successes were only made possible by the tireless and unprecedented grassroots advocacy of our members. In the end, we were able pass the historic Elder Care and Vulnerable Adult Protection Act of 2019 and hold off rate cuts for care centers and reductions to Elderly Waiver caps. We also know that there is significant work ahead and issues that were largely unaddressed this year, including Elderly Waiver funding reform and addressing the caregiving workforce shortage. 

Milestone Agreement Reached on Assisted Living Licensure, Dementia Care Standards & Consumer Rights

On May 15, 2019 by Kari Thurlow

LeadingAge Minnesota has agreed along with its Imperative partner and organizations representing consumers and their families to support an historic compromise bill to enhance regulatory oversight and consumer protection in assisted living settings and nursing homes.  

Session Countdown: Making Progress, Still Work to be Done

On May 8, 2019 by Jodi Boyne

With less than 2 weeks to go in the legislative session, much work remains to be done. LeadingAge MN and its members are in the trenches advocating for our priorities and leaving no stone unturned as we push to the finish line. Here is a quick update on where things stand: 

MDH Will Host Nursing Home Regulatory Call on May 13

On May 8, 2019 by Jonathan Lips

The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) will host a statewide Nursing Home Regulatory telephone call on Monday, May 13 from 11 a.m. to Noon. Here are the connection details for the May 13 event: