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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.

NHSN Revises Definition of “Up To Date” for COVID-19 Vaccination

On March 21, 2024 by Kari Everson

The National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) revised its definition of "up to date" for COVID-19 vaccine reporting in long-term care (LTC) facilities.

Assisted Living Communities and the Latest CDC Guidelines: What You Need to Know

On March 21, 2024 by Kari Everson

Earlier this month, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released updated respiratory virus recommendations for the public.

Assisted Living and Nursing Home Infection Reporting

On December 22, 2022 by Libbie Chapuran

COVID-19/Flu Tests Coming Soon to SNFs Throughout the State

On December 22, 2022 by Kari Everson

The Minnesota Department of Health is mailing a combination of COVID-19/Flu A&B rapid test kits to all skilled nursing facilities in the state. Kits should be arriving in the next 2-3 weeks.

Summary Resource for Assisted Living and Nursing Home Infection Reporting

On December 22, 2022 by Kari Everson

LeadingAge Minnesota has developed a new resource for members to help clarify the complex and often confusing infectious illness reporting requirements for our nursing home and assisted living members.

New SNF QRP Measure Begins Oct. 1

On August 25, 2022 by Julie Apold

Care centers must track and report flu vaccination information to the CDC this fall.

The reporting period for the new Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Quality Reporting Program (QRP) measure "Influenza Vaccination Coverage among Healthcare Personnel" (HCP) begins Oct. 1.

COVID-19 Reporting Changes in Effect

On July 14, 2022 by Kari Everson

Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) requires nursing homes to report facility resident and staff COVID-19 case numbers to the Center for Disease Prevention and Control’s (CDC) National Health Safety Network (NHSN) weekly.

LeadingAge Seeks Flexibility for Providers Affected by Kronos Ransomware Attack

On January 13, 2022 by Jonathan Lips

This week LeadingAge and the American Health Care Association sent a joint letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recommending accommodations for skilled nursing facilities impacted by a ransomware attack that human resources company Ultimate Kronos Group faced on Dec. 10, 2021.

LeadingAge National Advocates for Members on CMS Vaccination Rule

On July 14, 2021 by Jonathan Lips

On behalf of members across the country, the LeadingAge national team has submitted comments to CMS on the recently-issued rule requiring nursing homes to offer COVID-19 vaccine to residents and staff, to educate residents and staff regarding the benefits and potential side effects of the vaccine, and to report COVID-19 vaccine and therapeutics treatment information to NSHN.

FAQ: Can I Correct NHSN Data Once It Is Submitted?

On May 19, 2021 by Jonathan Lips

With CMS announcing that it will make public vaccination rate data submitted by nursing homes to the CDC’s National Healthcare Safety Network, it reminds us of the need for providers to ensure accurate data reporting.

New CMS Rule Sets COVID Vaccine Requirements for Nursing Facilities

On May 12, 2021 by Jonathan Lips

On May 11, CMS announced an interim final rule establishing new requirements for nursing facilities. The rule requires care centers to offer COVID-19 vaccine to residents and staff, to educate residents and staff regarding the benefits and potential side effects of the vaccine, and to report COVID-19 vaccine and therapeutics treatment information to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN).

CMS, CDC and QIOs Proactively Calling Nursing Homes

On November 25, 2020 by Jonathan Lips

Minnesota nursing homes may be receiving calls with questions and offers of assistance from CMS, CDC, or Superior Health, the Medicare Quality Innovation Network-Quality Improvement Organization (QIN-QIO) serving Minnesota. The LeadingAge national team recently passed along this information from CMS about non-regulatory outreach currently underway:

Reporting Antigen Test Results

On November 4, 2020 by Kari Everson

Antigen tests are a rapid test used to determine whether or not an individual has a current infection. Multiple antigen testing methods are available in long-term care settings including the BD Veritor antigen test machine, the Sophia Quidel antigen test machine, and the Abbot BinaxNOW card tests.

MDH Releases New Resources for LTC Providers for Testing & Reporting

On October 28, 2020 by Kari Everson

Today, the Minnesota Department of Health published two new resources to assist members with testing and reporting requirements. 

Push for Transparency in Assisted Living is Met with Request to Prioritize PPE & Testing

On May 5, 2020 by Jodi Boyne

Three members of Congress recently asked 11 assisted living companies to detail their case counts and strategies related to COVID-19, including their use of personal protective equipment, testing, visitation polices, and sick leave, family leave, medical leave and hazard pay offered to employees. LeadingAge and Argentum used this call for information as an opportunity to push the federal government to prioritize assisted living operators for PPE and other resources to combat COVID-19. 

House Task Force Presses for $100 Million in Long Term Care Funding

On April 28, 2020 by Jodi Boyne

A newly-formed Democratic task force in the U.S. House is pushing Congress to immediately distribute $100 million in funding to aid infection control efforts in senior care settings. Among the priorities: