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Last Chance: Register for the FINAL Safe Care for Seniors Workshop
On July 24, 2019 by Julie Apold
You’ve taken the Safe Care for Seniors pledge, but are you ready to take the next step? Time is running out to register for the Aug. 5 Safe Care for Seniors workshop.
Prevent Diversion of Controlled Substances in Long-Term Care
On July 16, 2019 by Julie Apold
Registration is now open for the Preventing Diversion of Controlled Substances in Long-Term Care seminar on Aug. 13 in St. Paul. This 3.5-hour course will provide administrators and nursing leaders with an evidence-based overview of recommendations and best practices to prevent controlled substance diversion in their setting.
Join the Safe Care Movement: Participate in Aug. 5 Workshop
On July 16, 2019 by Jodi Boyne
Nearly 450 LeadingAge Minnesota member sites have taken the Safe Care for Seniors Pledge and committed to the 5-Step Action Plan! Don’t be left behind. Register today for the Aug. 5 Safe Care for Seniors Workshop and take your first step on a safety and quality journey that will benefit all who live and work in your setting.
Safe Care for Seniors Workshop – Aug. 5
On July 10, 2019 by Jodi Boyne
Did you take the Safe Care for Seniors pledge and find yourself asking “now what?” Get that answer and more at our final in-person Safe Care for Seniors workshop on Monday, Aug. 5 in Saint Paul. Register Today!
Save the Date - Drug Diversion Prevention Seminar on Aug. 13
On July 2, 2019 by Julie Apold
Over the past eight months, a diverse group of stakeholders from across the state have created a pathway of drug diversion prevention safety interventions based on learnings from drug diversion cases reported to the State and review of current research and practices. The result of this collaborative process will be unveiled at our Drug Diversion Prevention Seminar on Aug. 13 in Saint Paul.
Last Call: Safe Care for Seniors Pin Requests
On June 23, 2019 by Jodi Boyne
Have you ordered your Safe Care for Seniors pins? Don’t wait. Time is running out. LeadingAge MN is placing its final pin order. We need to receive all pin requests by Friday, July 12. Send your pin request to Jodi Boyne at jboyne@leadingagemn.org.
Safe Care for Seniors Workshop – Aug. 5
On June 18, 2019 by Julie Apold
By popular demand, we will hold a Safe Care for Seniors workshop on Monday, Aug. 5 in Saint Paul. Register Today!
Allison Floberg, Fair Oaks Lodge, Receives Make Zero Harm Possible Award
On June 6, 2019 by Jodi Boyne
Allison Floberg, Social Services Director at Fair Oaks Lodge in Wadena, has received the Make Zero Harm Possible Award from LeadingAge Minnesota.
Safety Alert: Caustic Cleaning Chemicals
On May 14, 2019 by Julie Apold
LeadingAge Minnesota is issuing Safety Alert based on an emerging theme we have identified in the Minnesota Office of Health Facility Complaints (OHFC) substantiated maltreatment reports. To help members prevent similar harm in their settings, we are distributing this Safety Alert to share learnings from these events and solutions for consideration.
Has Your Organization Committed to Safe Care for Seniors?
On May 14, 2019 by Jodi Boyne
In just a few short weeks, LeadingAge Minnesota will release the list of members who have made the Safe Care for Seniors pledge and are committed to the 5-Step Action Plan. Are you on the list?
Better Together: Vista Prairie Board Takes Safe Care Seniors Pledge
On May 8, 2019 by Jodi Boyne
Safe Care for Seniors is a movement that we will bolster through the support of all who live and work in in our communities, and those who help guide our work. One key group to engage is your Board of Directors.
Final Safe Care for Seniors Workshop Scheduled – May 13 in Saint Paul
On April 30, 2019 by Jodi Boyne
The final Safe Care for Seniors workshop has been scheduled. It will take place Monday, May 13 at LeadingAge Minnesota in Saint Paul. See the Workshop Conference Brochure and Register Today!
New Safe Care for Seniors Workshop: Owatonna on May 9
On April 10, 2019 by Jodi Boyne
Registration is now open for the fourth Safe Care for Seniors regional workshop that will take place in Owatonna on May 9. You may also register for the workshops in Duluth on May 1 and Redwood Falls on May 7. The Detroit Lakes workshop on May 2 is full.
3 New Safe Care for Seniors Workshops Scheduled
On March 26, 2019 by Jodi Boyne
Three new regional workshops have been scheduled to help you take the next step in your Safe Care for Seniors action plan. The workshops will take place May 1 in Duluth, May 2 in Detroit Lakes and May 7 in Redwood Falls. And get ready District F: we are working on a fourth workshop that will take place in Owatonna in early May. See the Workshop Conference Brochure and Register Today!
Free Pins! Banner Contest! Kick-Off Safe Care for Seniors in Your Setting
On March 13, 2019 by Jodi Boyne
Now that you’ve made the Safe Care for Seniors pledge, it’s time to launch the program in your setting! To help you engage your staff, residents and families in our shared mission to prevent harm in the course of caregiving, we’ve developed a Safe Care for Seniors Campaign Kick-Off Toolkit and Online Resource Library.
Safe Care for Seniors: Regional Workshop – March 28
On March 6, 2019 by Julie Apold
You’ve made the pledge, now take the next step in Safe Care for Seniors. Our March 28 Workshop will give you the tools and resources you need to effectively implement the 5-Step Safe Care for Seniors Action Plan in your setting. Join experts in safe care, resident and family communication, leadership, safety and more for this informative, interactive event that will also feature shared learning from your peers and small group work focused specifically on your type of setting.