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Certified Food Protection Manager Required in Food Code Requirements for Assisted Living
On May 4, 2023 by Bobbie Guidry
A licensed assisted living facility in Minnesota is required to comply with the Minnesota Food Code and have a Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM).
Required Policies to be Distributed to AL with Dementia Care Residents or their Representatives
On March 2, 2023 by Bobbie Guidry
Several policies must be given to the assisted living with dementia care resident or their representatives according to Minnesota Statutes. Recent surveys have uncovered inconsistent application of this requirement.
New National Survey Shows Double Digit Pay Increases for Caregivers
On August 4, 2022 by Anna Mowry
A new national report found that the national average hourly rate for CNAs and RNs increased by over 10% from 2021 to 2022, with virtually all titles showing significant salary jumps credited to the pandemic and ongoing staffing shortages.
Side-Rail Assessments in Assisted Living
On April 7, 2022 by Kari Everson
During in-person assisted living surveys, the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has increased its focus on side rails and other bed-attached assistive devices, often known as bedside rails, safety rails, grab bars, or assist bars.
MDH ALL Together Newsletter Conveys Top Ten Survey Citations
On February 3, 2022 by Bobbie Guidry
In their second ALL Together newsletter, the Health Regulation Division of MDH shared the top ten tags in assisted living and assisted living with dementia care licensed settings.
CMS Announces Plans to Enforce Staff Vaccination Mandate in Minnesota and Other States
On December 30, 2021 by Jonathan Lips
CMS announced on Dec. 28 that it will begin enforcing its Omnibus COVID-19 Health Care Staff Vaccination mandate for facilities located in all states where the rule is not currently blocked by a legal injunction, including Minnesota.
MDH Engineering Provides Survey Checklist for Assisted Living
On December 9, 2021 by Bobbie Guidry
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) shared a checklist to help guide assisted living providers in self-auditing compliance with physical environment requirements. The checklist covers the details from 144G that surveyors are looking for in the areas of:
Staffing Plans a Focus in Assisted Living Surveys
On November 18, 2021 by Bobbie Guidry
The assisted living rule contains specificity regarding several requirements of the assisted living statute, including staffing plans. The rule requires the Clinical Nurse Supervisor (CNS) to develop a staffing plan that considers several vital elements.
Understanding and Responding to Immediate Jeopardy Citations
On November 4, 2021 by Jonathan Lips
As members are acutely aware, Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) citations for nursing homes have increased significantly compared to prior years, and 2021 is proving to be no exception.
Assisted Living Surveys – Food Code and More
On November 4, 2021 by Bobbie Guidry
In a meeting with the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) this week, staff from the Environmental Health Division provided information on early findings regarding the food code during assisted living surveys. Most findings are in basic food handling safety measures.
Focus Areas in Early AL Surveys: Postings, Plans, Procedures, Training, and Infection Control
On October 28, 2021 by Bobbie Guidry
Findings during initial surveys of assisted living settings show a range of compliance with most providers well underway with incorporating new requirements. Several themes are evident in these initial findings. Learning more about these themes can assist providers in auditing their facilities for compliance.
ALL Together: New Assisted Living Newsletter Available from MDH
On October 21, 2021 by Bobbie Guidry
The Minnesota Department of Health's Health Regulation Division (HRD) will provide information, news, updates and links to assisted living providers, residents, resident families, and the public through a new weekly newsletter, ALL Together. To subscribe, enter your email address and click submit.
Assisted Living Licensees come in all Sizes and Locations
On September 30, 2021 by Bobbie Guidry
This week’s report from the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) on the status of current assisted living licensees provides a glimpse at the composition of assisted living around the state. Of the currently licensed 1973 assisted living facilities, 1337 of those are in the seven-county metro area, leaving 636 throughout the rest of the state.
MDH Engages Contractors to Conduct Nursing Home Surveys
On September 23, 2021 by Jonathan Lips
Beginning this week, the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) is utilizing contractors from an agency called Healthcare Management Solutions (HMS) to conduct nursing home recertification surveys, which are currently backlogged at the Department.
Assisted Living Survey Observations Offer Helpful Reminders
On September 15, 2021 by Bobbie Guidry
At a meeting last week, the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) shared initial findings from assisted living surveys that have been conducted.
August 31 Webinar - Effective Strategies for SNF Survey Preparation
On August 18, 2021 by Heidi Simpson
With COVID-19 rates lower than the pandemic's peak, the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) is resuming usual survey activities. This Aug. 31 webinar is designed to provide skilled nursing communities with information and practices to prepare for licensing and certification surveys.
Aug. 31 Webinar - Effective Strategies for SNF Survey Preparation
On August 11, 2021 by Heidi Simpson
With COVID-19 rates lower than the pandemic's peak, the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) is resuming usual survey activities. This webinar is designed to provide skilled nursing communities with information and practices to prepare for licensing and certification surveys.
Effective Strategies for SNF Survey Preparation – Aug. 31 Webinar
On August 4, 2021 by Heidi Simpson
With COVID-19 rates lower than at the pandemic's peak, the Minnesota Department of Health is resuming usual survey activities. This webinar provides skilled nursing communities with information and practices to prepare for licensing and certification surveys.
Webinar Effective Strategies for SNF Survey Preparation Scheduled for Aug. 31
On July 28, 2021 by Heidi Simpson
With COVID-19 rates lower than the peak of the pandemic, the Minnesota Department of Health is starting to resume usual survey activities. This webinar is designed to provide skilled nursing communities with information and practices to prepare for licensing and certification surveys.
Survey Forms posted for Assisted Living Licensed Settings
On July 21, 2021 by Bobbie Guidry
On Friday, the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) posted the forms staff will use to conduct a survey under the new assisted living licensure laws.