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Register Your ICan Quality Improvement Team by May 1
On April 13, 2023 by Julie Apold
The deadline for registering a team for this year’s ICan Quality Improvement Contest is May 1. The contest involves developing and implementing a Quality Improvement project identified and led by front-line staff.
2023 DHS PIPP Proposal Resources Available
On February 16, 2023 by Julie Apold
The 2023 Minnesota Department of Human Services Nursing Facility Performance-Based Incentive Payment Program (PIPP) Request for Proposals (RFP) information is now available.
Oct. 13-14 - Quality & Patient Safety Conference and Workshop
On September 23, 2021 by Heidi Simpson
The Quality and Patient Safety Conference on Oct. 14 in Bloomington and the pre-conference workshop, Foundations of Quality Improvement, on Oct. 13 focus on building and improving quality programs in all aging services settings.
Attend Pre-Conference Workshop to Strengthen Your Quality Improvement Program
On September 8, 2021 by Julie Apold
Join colleagues on Oct. 13 to learn and practice approaches to enhance your quality improvement program, use data and information to drive decision-making and develop and implement solutions to address priority issues.
Quality & Patient Safety Conference and Workshop October 13-14
On September 1, 2021 by Heidi Simpson
Registration is open for this year’s Quality and Patient Safety Conference on Oct. 14 in Bloomington, and the pre-conference workshop, Foundations of Quality Improvement, on Oct. 13.
Calling All Stars – 2022 Stars Among Us Award Nomination Deadline is Sept. 13
On September 1, 2021 by Barbara Landeen
Nominations are being accepted for your amazing staff, residents and volunteers in preparation for the 2022 Stars Among Us Awards. Nominations are due for individual and organizational awards on Sept. 13 in multiple categories, including the Caregiver of the Year, Outstanding Leadership, and the new Rising Star Award.
Who are Your Nominees? Stars Among Us Award Nominations Open for 2022 Institute
On August 4, 2021 by Barbara Landeen
Start thinking about your incredible staff, residents and volunteers in preparation for the 2022 Stars Among Us Awards. Nominations are open for individual and organizational awards through Sept. 13 in multiple categories, including the Caregiver of the Year, Outstanding Leadership, and the new Rising Star Award.
Stars Among Us Award Nominations Open for 2022 Institute
On July 14, 2021 by Barbara Landeen
The 2022 Stars Among Us Awards are open for nominating individuals and organizations through Sept. 12 in multiple categories, including the Caregiver of the Year, Outstanding Leadership, and the new Rising Star Award.
St. Francis Health Services Recognized for Achievement in Quality and Performance Excellence
On May 19, 2021 by Libbie Chapuran
St. Francis Health Services received the Award of Honor for Performance Excellence in Aging Services from LeadingAge Minnesota. The award recognizes an advanced level of continuous quality improvement and outstanding achievements in 24 management practices focused on leadership, strategy, customers, measurement, workforce and operations.
Employee Engagement & Customer Experience with Align – Early Adopter Deadline Extended
On April 9, 2019 by Jenna Kellerman
Become an Early Adopter of Align’s Employee Engagement Solution (manager/supervisor evaluation and training!), and/or two Customer Experience Solutions and receive special pricing! The Early Adopter deadline has been extended to Monday, May 13!
HSS Fall Learning Lab Showcases Quality Improvement
On November 7, 2018 by Jenna Kellerman
Health Support Specialists (HSS) at the Fall Learning Lab presented quality improvement projects that they designed, launched, tracked and refined over the past year. The quality improvement projects, completed through the ICan initiative with Performance Excellence in Aging Services, were designed to transform care at the bedside. After an incredibly difficult round of judging, three groups were recognized for their quality improvement programs:
$50 on Dec. 6 Quality Conference – Super Saver Registration Ends Oct. 25
On October 23, 2018 by Heidi Simpson
The Dec. 6 Quality Conference features a full day of sessions devoted to helping organizations improve quality. Performance Excellence Network’s Brian Lassiter will lead a session on creating a culture of excellence throughout your organization from the board room to the front lines of care.
Care Centers: Improve Your 5-Star Rating and Sustain Your Outcomes
On July 24, 2018 by Julie Apold
As part of our ongoing commitment to help you improve performance and measure and report outcomes in your organization, LeadingAge Minnesota is proud to provide you with access to a new tool that will help translate your current MDS 3.0 data into actionable information.
Earn CEUs: Learn Strategies for Effective, Systematic Approach to Strategic Planning
On July 10, 2018 by Julie Apold
Register your team by July 16 for a workshop where you will discover new tools and approaches to your strategic planning process. As part of LeadingAge Minnesota’s Performance Excellence in Aging Services platform, the July 19 workshop A Systematic and Effective Approach to Strategic Planning unfolds the strategic planning process from preparation and prioritization to deployment and sustaining the plan.
Care Centers: Improve Your 5-Star Rating with Quality Apex
On July 10, 2018 by Julie Apold
Are you looking for ways to boost your organization’s performance or 5-Star rating? Quality Apex is an affordable, secure, web-based analytics tool that translates your most current MDS 3.0 data into actionable information to improve quality and outcomes.
A Focus on Falls Prevention: Join the New Assisted Living Learning & Improvement Collaborative
On June 19, 2018 by Julie Apold
Falls are one of the top categories of substantiated OHFC reports in Home Care/Assisted Living settings in Minnesota. Members should be taking the necessary steps to prevent falls in their community. Our new Assisted Living Fall Prevention Learning & Improvement Collaborative will give you the tools you need to implement an effective falls prevention program and reduce costs for your organization.
Looking for an Effective and Systematic Approach to Strategic Planning?
On June 19, 2018 by Julie Apold
Bring your team to discover new tools and approaches to your strategic planning process. As part of LeadingAge Minnesota’s Performance Excellence in Aging Services platform, the July 19 workshop A Systematic and Effective Approach to Strategic Planning unfolds the strategic planning process from preparation and prioritization to deployment and sustaining the plan.
Care Centers: QIIP Goal Due June 30
On June 19, 2018 by Jeff Bostic
This is a final reminder for care centers that your QIIP goal for the rate year beginning Jan. 1, 2020 is due June 30.
Inaugural Long-Term Care Antibiotic Stewardship Honor Roll Honorees Announced
On June 4, 2018 by Julie Apold
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) recently announced the inaugural list of organizations honored for their demonstrated commitment to antibiotic stewardship. Congratulations to the following LeadingAge Minnesota members who were recognized for their efforts on this important topic:
Assisted Living Learning & Improvement Collaborative on Fall Prevention - Register Today!
On June 4, 2018 by Julie Apold
It is estimated that up to 50 percent of individuals residing in assisted living experience one or more falls annually, and between 10 percent – 25 percent of these falls result in serious injuries requiring medical attention. In addition, falls is one of the top categories of substantiated OHFC reports in Home Care/Assisted Living settings in Minnesota. Implementing an effective falls prevention program in the assisted living setting has the potential to reduce falls, improve quality of life and reduce costs for your organization.