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Re-Commit to Safe Care as Quality Garners Support from White House
On March 3, 2022 by Julie Apold
With a goal of eliminating preventable harm in the course of caregiving, the LeadingAge Minnesota Safe Care initiative directly addresses the White House’s recent call for nursing homes to prevent resident harm and improve safety and quality.
As Details of White House Nursing Home Proposal Emerge, More Questions Arise
On March 3, 2022 by LeadingAge
This week President Biden announced a wide-ranging nursing home reform initiative to be implemented by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The announcement was timed to coincide with the State of the Union Address, but President Biden made only a very brief reference to one small part of his reform package in his speech Tuesday evening. After analyzing the proposal, we have more questions than answers, and the timeline for change is unclear.
Reminder: Heating Units Can Pose Risks to Residents
On December 23, 2021 by Jonathan Lips
With winter upon us, it's an excellent time to consider the risks that heating units can potentially create for residents in nursing homes and assisted living settings.
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.
Fall Conferences Coming in Sept. and October
On September 8, 2021 by Heidi Simpson
Make plans to join us at three signature event conferences this fall – the virtual Annual Meeting and Leadership Forum, the Quality and Patient Safety Conference and Workshop, and the Connect Conference. Registration is open for all events.
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.
Staff COVID Culture of Safety Survey: Free Opportunity to Participate
On September 23, 2020 by Julie Apold
Are you seeing stress, burnout, and anxiety amongst your staff during the COVID-19 pandemic? Do you want to gain additional insights into
Shared Accountability: New National Commission on Nursing Home Safety & Quality
On June 23, 2020 by Jodi Boyne
A new White House commission focused on protecting nursing home residents throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond was announced last week. Providers who were appointed to that commission are seeking deeper collaboration with regulators that is focused more on solutions, not penalties.
Sue Kiel, Dietary Cook at North Share Health, Makes Zero Harm Possible
On January 12, 2020 by Jodi Boyne
Sue Kiel truly embodies the mission of providing community access to compassionate care each day in her work and is a tremendous team member who all who live and work at North Shore Health in Grand Marais. For her commitment to safety, respect and dignity, Sue Kiel is the most recent recipient of the Make Zero Harm Possible award from LeadingAge Minnesota.
Superior Health Rolls Out New Work to Support Quality and Safety in Nursing Homes
On January 7, 2020 by Jodi Boyne
The Superior Health Quality Alliance (Superior Health) is rolling out new work to help nursing homes and community coalitions improve quality and safety.
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!
CMS Vows Continued Efforts to Ensure Safety, Quality
On April 17, 2019 by Jonathan Lips
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator vowed this week to “push beyond the status quo” in its oversight of nursing homes. “[W’e’re] continuously looking for ways to improve our approach to nursing home safety and quality. We must never be complacent – we should always push ahead to continuously improve our efforts,” CMS Administrator Seem Verma wrote in a wide-ranging blog post published April 15.
The More You Know: Older Baby Boomers’ Preferences on Aging
On March 19, 2019 by Jodi Boyne
Safety. Being around family. Having access to the outdoors. Affordability. These are just a few key findings in a new noteworthy study from LeadingAge and NORC.
Now Available: Free Safety Technology Toolkit
On October 31, 2018 by Jodi Boyne
LeadingAge CAST released a new Safety Technologies Toolkit that will help members prevent falls, the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries for older adults.
Notice of Safety Grants for Employers
On October 24, 2018 by Jonathan Lips
The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry (DLI) Workplace Safety Consultation Unit has announced continuation of its safety hazard abatement matching grant program. Employers covered by workers’ compensation insurance, and those approved as self-insured employers, are eligible to apply for safety/health matching grants up to $10,000 to abate safety hazards in their workplace.
Just Culture – Then and Now is Opening Keynote at 2018 MAPS Conference
On August 7, 2018 by Julie Apold
Registration is being accepted for the 2018 Minnesota Alliance for Patient Safety (MAPS) conference, Reigniting our Passion for Safe Care, that takes place Oct. 25 and 26 at the Minneapolis Marriott Northwest in Brooklyn Park. Early bird pricing is available until Sept. 11.
Bed and Bed Rail Safety Inspections Guidelines and Safety Check
On March 6, 2018 by Elizabeth Sether, RN, MHA, LNHA
Bed rails have often been implemented in a desire to provide a supportive, assistive and safe environment for residents and home care clients, but they do pose a risk for entrapment.