June 5, 2019
Featured News
“Helicopter Angels” from Minnesota Veteran’s Home Adult Day Receive Make Zero Harm Possible Award
On June 4, 2019 by Jodi Boyne
A team of program assistants from the Minnesota Veteran’s Home – Minneapolis Adult Day Center are the first recipients of the Make Zero Harm Possible award from LeadingAge Minnesota. Olubunmi Gbadamosi, Mary Falkowski, Maggie McGown and Gloria Smith were recognized for their work to reduce falls among clients who attend the Adult Day Center.
Salary Survey 2019 Forms Available
On June 4, 2019 by Jeff Bostic
The 2019 version of our annual salary survey was recently emailed to all members and human services contacts. The survey, a project of LeadingAge Minnesota, Care Providers of Minnesota and the Healthcare Human Resources Association of Minnesota, results in two comprehensive reports on employee compensation in care centers and senior housing settings.
Stay Informed: New Assisted Living Licensure Web Page
On June 4, 2019 by Bobbie Guidry
To help you learn more about the new Assisted Living Licensure law and stay informed about the rulemaking process, we’ve created a one-stop web page where you can easily access information about the new law, how it impacts you, ways to engage in the rulemaking process, and resources to help you comply with the new requirements.
State News
Assisted Living Licensure: “True Solutions Need True Partners,” says Governor Walz
On June 5, 2019 by Jodi Boyne
In a ceremonial bill signing that took place today during the World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, Governor Tim Walz cited the collaboration that took place among stakeholders to draft legislation that will improve the lives of seniors, move Minnesota forward in assisted living licensure, and help ensure safety, respect and dignity for people as they age.
Be Prepared: MDH Releases New Assisted Living Survey Forms
On June 4, 2019 by Sue Boyd
As we have been anticipating, the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) Home Care and Assisted Living Program has released the new and updated survey forms for the Comprehensive and Temporary license. The forms are available on the MDH web site, and members will have a great opportunity to learn more about them and how surveyors will use them to determine your compliance at the June ALNET meetings.
Federal News
LeadingAge Drafts Comments on FY2020 SNF PPS Proposed Rule
On June 4, 2019 by Jeff Bostic
LeadingAge comments on the Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Prospective Payment System (PPS) proposed rule are now available. Members can also access a fact sheet and summary of the proposed.
Providers Say Proposed $35,308 Threshold for Overtime Pay is Reasonable
On June 4, 2019 by Kari Thurlow
While expressing a few concerns, Argentum, LeadingAge and other associations representing older adult services called the federal government’s proposed salary threshold of $35,308, under which executive, administrative, professional and certain other employees would be eligible for overtime pay if they work more than 40 hours in a week, reasonable.
Observation Days: Stopping Surprise Medical Bills
On June 4, 2019 by Kari Thurlow
Observation days are gaining some interest in Congress as more and more consumers express concerns regarding surprise medical bills.
Notable News
Can the Gig Economy Boost Recruitment Efforts?
On June 4, 2019 by Jenna Kellerman
OnShift and Gallup have both recently published articles on the “Gig Economy,” a concept that has grown in popularity in today’s workforce, providing an opportunity for people to work multiple “side gigs” as opposed to a single, full-time job.
Member News
Take the LeadingAge Member Survey, Get a $5 Starbucks Gift Card
On June 4, 2019 by Adam Suomala
Check your inboxes on June 6 for the 2019 LeadingAge Member Survey. The national survey is designed to produce meaningful data that LeadingAge and its members can use to conduct data-driven planning and decision making.
Education Solutions
Countdown to Oct. 1 PDPM: Get Your Interdisciplinary Team Prepared
On June 4, 2019 by Heidi Simpson
A Team Approach to Operationalizing PDPM is a full day workshop coming this July to four cities to help your interdisciplinary team get prepared for the Oct. 1, 2019 implementation of Patient Driven Payment Model (PDPM).
Get More Out of Your Wait List
On June 4, 2019 by Heidi Simpson
Want to know the three most common mistakes communities make in building and maintaining wait lists and how to easily correct them?
Connect Conference is Aug. 20-21 for Housing, Assisted Living, Home Care & Adult Day
On June 4, 2019 by Heidi Simpson
Make your plans now to attend the first annual Connect Conference on Aug. 20 and 21 in Brooklyn Center -- designed specifically for senior housing, assisted living, home care and adult day providers to come together to form new connections and work together to build services for those we serve, breaking down silos that separate our work.