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EduCare Releases Mental Illness Training Required for MN Assisted Livings
On December 19, 2024 by Anna Mowry
EduCare, LeadingAge Minnesota’s exclusive, on-demand training partner, is releasing new courses to meet new Assisted Living requirements.
Now Open: HCBS Employee Scholarship & Loan Forgiveness Program
On December 19, 2024 by Anna Mowry
The Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Employee Scholarship and Loan Forgiveness application is open now until Feb. 14, 2025.
LeadingAge Minnesota Foundation Welcomes Kirstan Ketter
On December 12, 2024 by Anna Mowry
With great excitement, the LeadingAge Minnesota Foundation welcomes Kirstan Ketter as our new Foundation Project Manager to lead our initiative to bridge pathways between New Americans and senior care employers, a nearly $1million grant-funded investment from the DHS GEAR Division.
Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board Holiday Pay Rule Set to Take Effect Jan. 1, But Legal Action Aims to Halt Implementation
On December 12, 2024 by Mark Schulz
Earlier this week, the Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board rule that would require eleven paid holidays took the final step toward approval and implementation, which is due to start Jan. 1, 2025.
Nurses: Apply Now for Loan Forgiveness
On December 5, 2024 by Anna Mowry
The next cycle for the Minnesota Long-Term Care Nurse Loan Forgiveness Program is now open. The program provides funds to repay qualified educational loans for eligible RNs and LPNs.
Nursing Home Occupancy Improving, Now Close to Pre-Pandemic Levels
On December 5, 2024 by Jeff Bostic
The Long-Term Care Imperative recently compiled nursing home occupancy data for the first three quarters of 2024.
Become a Mental Health First Aid Instructor
On November 21, 2024 by Anna Mowry
Winona State University is offering another round for individuals to become certified instructors of the Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training certification.
Member-Only Discount Available Until the End of the Year: Post your Jobs to AgingServicesJobs.org
On November 14, 2024 by Anna Mowry
Post your open positions with a member-only discount on AgingServicesJobs.org – the premier job board for aging services employers to post their critical-to-fill positions and get connected with qualified applicants.
Action Alert: Tell Congress to Support the Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act
On November 14, 2024 by Anna Mowry
Take 1-minute now to let Congressional leaders know how important it is to expand immigration pathways for healthcare professionals and ensure access to care by supporting the Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act to create a pathway for 40,000 foreign-born healthcare workers to work in the U.S.
Apply Now: Loan Forgiveness for Nurses
On November 14, 2024 by Anna Mowry
The next cycle for the Minnesota Long-Term Care Nurse Loan Forgiveness Program is now open. The program provides funds to repay qualified educational loans for eligible RNs and LPNs.
Free Recruitment Tool to Help Your Workforce Efforts
On November 14, 2024 by Anna Mowry
CaringCareersStartHere.com is helping connect job seekers with long-term care employers. We’ve welcomed over 50,000 visitors to the site since May, helping to elevate careers in aging services across the state.
Apply Now for Loan Forgiveness: RNs and LPNs
On November 7, 2024 by Anna Mowry
The next cycle for the Minnesota Long-Term Care Nurse Loan Forgiveness Program is now open. The program provides funds to repay qualified educational loans for eligible RNs and LPNs.
Workforce Action Alert: Urge Congress to Support the Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act
On October 31, 2024 by Anna Mowry
Take 1-minute now to let Congressional leaders know how important it is to expand immigration pathways for healthcare professionals and ensure access to care by supporting the Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act to create a pathway for 40,000 foreign-born healthcare workers to work in the U.S.
Secure your Spot: HR in Aging Services Webinar Series Kicks-off Next Week
On October 24, 2024 by Anna Mowry
HR professionals and leaders in aging services face distinct challenges in managing diverse teams and navigating complex regulatory landscapes.
Workforce Action Alert: Tell Congress to Support the Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act
On October 24, 2024 by Anna Mowry
Take 1-minute now to let Congressional leaders know how important it is to expand immigration pathways for healthcare professionals and ensure access to care by supporting the Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act to create a pathway for 40,000 foreign-born healthcare workers to work in the U.S.
Safe Care Abuse Prevention Train-the-Trainer – Next Thursday
On October 17, 2024 by Julie Apold
Prevention of abuse and neglect is everyone’s job. A four-part training program, Safe Care Abuse Prevention, is designed to be delivered in 30-minute segments to fit with your internal training schedules.
¿Hablas español? Coming Soon: EduCare Courses Offered in Spanish
On October 17, 2024 by Anna Mowry
LeadingAge Minnesota partners with EduCare as our exclusive, on-demand training partner not only because they guarantee compliance and exceptional customer service, but also because they continue to innovate.
2024 Salary Survey Reports Available for Purchase
On October 17, 2024 by Jeff Bostic
LeadingAge Minnesota recently emailed complimentary copies of the 2024 compensation reports for nursing facilities and senior housing providers to members who participated in those surveys.
Employee Turnover Rates Continue to Decline, According to Recent LeadingAge MN Data
On October 17, 2024 by Jeff Bostic
Updated LeadingAge Minnesota Data Portal benchmark reports are available for workforce measures, including staff vacancies, retention and turnover.
Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board Holiday Pay Rule Approved for Submission to Office of Administrative Hearings
On October 10, 2024 by Jeff Bostic
Today, the Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board rule that would require eleven paid holidays was approved by the board for submission to the Office of Administrative Hearings.