September 08, 2021
Featured News
DHS Announces Timeline for Return to Background Studies with Fingerprints
On September 8, 2021 by Jonathan Lips
The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) has announced a plan for moving from emergency background studies back to studies with fingerprints and photographs.
Workforce Survey Results to Inform Key Advocacy to Address Staffing Challenges
On September 8, 2021 by Jeff Bostic
This week, the Long-Term Care Imperative is conducting a survey of workforce conditions faced by care center and assisted living members.
At the Capitol: Minnesota Lawmakers Working Overtime on Hero Pay Bonus Package
On September 8, 2021 by Matt Steele
Thursday, Sept. 2 marked the final working group meeting for Hero Pay. Since July, lawmakers have been meeting to finalize how the $250 million allocated to reward frontline workers will be distributed. In their final meeting, co-chairs Senator Housley and Majority Leader Winkler indicated that progress is being made. However, they have yet to reach a consensus and will continue the conversation beyond their self-imposed deadline of Sept. 7.
COVID-19
COVID-19 Screening in Assisted Living
On September 8, 2021 by Bobbie Guidry
Last week, the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) clarified their interpretation of COVID-19 prevention and infection control in assisted living licensed facilities. Screening of residents by staff is required for each resident who is receiving assisted living services. Residents who are only receiving housing and supportive services may screen themselves and report results to staff.
BCA Funding Extended
On September 8, 2021 by Jenna Kellerman
As the workforce crisis deepens due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the 1135 waiver remains in place, grant funding for the Basic Care Aide and Paid Feeding Assistant Training programs has been extended until November. This support comes from the LeadingAge Minnesota Foundation and EduCare. You may continue to register students here, while EduCare users can still access the training in your EduCare library.
Promote Random Acts of Kindness for Trauma Resilience
On September 8, 2021 by Julie Apold
Resilience is our ability to bounce back from the stresses of life, and doing Random Acts of Kindness for others is a scientifically proven way to build resilience. Learn more in this 2-minute Self Care for Safe Care video with Dr. Alyson VanAhn from Associated Clinics of Psychology.
State News
Complete Affiliation of AL Background Studies Before Home Care Records Close
On September 8, 2021 by Bobbie Guidry
LeadingAge Minnesota encourages all assisted living providers to complete the background study affiliation process before the Minnesota Department of Health closes home care records. If your home care agency is closing, you must act quickly if you have staff to affiliate from your home care agency record.
Federal News
Affordable Housing Members Call on Staffing Issues with LeadingAge National
On September 8, 2021 by Bobbie Guidry
Join our LeadingAge, our national affiliate, for a housing call on Monday, Sept. 13 at 11:30 a.m. CT to discuss staffing issues in affordable housing communities.
Notable News
New CMP Grant Window: Employee Engagement with Align
On September 8, 2021 by Jenna Kellerman
Care centers have access to an engagement, retention, and leadership building platform for FREE through a grant for Align’s Employee Engagement Solution. A new grant window is opening soon, just as the previous cycle is wrapping up.
Member News
Final Week – 2022 Stars Among Us Award Nomination Deadline is Sept. 13
On September 8, 2021 by Barbara Landeen
Nominations are due Monday, Sept. 13 for the 2022 Stars Among Us Awards.
Award categories include Caregiver, Volunteer, and Board Trustee of the Year, Outstanding Leadership, Spirit of Aging and the new Rising Star Award. Excellence in Practice organizational awards are for performance improvement and Safe Care for Seniors initiatives.
Two Weeks Until Advantage Moves to Thursday
On September 8, 2021 by Libbie Chapuran
To streamline and coordinate timing between national and state communications, Advantage, LeadingAge Minnesota’s weekly newsletter, will be sent to you on Thursdays starting on Thursday, Sept. 23. You can expect the same timely content delivered into your inboxes each week, just one day later.
LeadingAge Minnesota Education Solutions
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.
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.
Register Today - Nursing Leadership Certificate Program Begins Sept. 29
On September 8, 2021 by Heidi Simpson
Leadership has never been more critical than it is right now.
LeadingAge Minnesota's highly acclaimed Nursing Leadership Certificate Program begins Sept. 29 and runs through spring. It has a proven, 30+ year track record of developing and supporting nursing leaders in aging services.