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LeadingAge Minnesota is excited to announce the launch of a new and exclusive professional networking opportunity tailored for independent living executives. This group is designed explicitly for LeadingAge Minnesota members serving as executive directors and CEOs in independent living (IL), active adult, and senior coop housing communities.

In a heartfelt ceremony, the Assumption Community of Cold Spring was officially welcomed into the Benedictine organization. The event, marked by a sense of unity and respect for tradition, took place on March 5, presided over by Father Tom Knoblach, vicar of clergy and health care ethics for the Diocese of St. Cloud.

The assisted living statute (144G) mandates several postings. The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has provided a tool on its website, used by surveyors to assess compliance with these posting requirements.

A federal judge has vacated the Department of Labor’s (DOL’s) “joint employer” rule (the “2024 Rule”), which would have revised the employee-independent contractor test analysis used to classify a worker as an employee or an independent contractor that was set to be effective today, Monday, March 11. 

HealthPRO Heritage, a LeadingAge Minnesota business partner, announces a groundbreaking agreement with SilverSneakers® to expand fitness and wellness offerings for seniors across the US.

LeadingAge Minnesota member Health Dimensions Group® proudly announces Jon Dittman's promotion to Manager of Consulting Services.

The deadline for registering a team for this year’s ICan Quality Improvement Contest is March 14. The contest involves developing and implementing a Quality Improvement project identified and led by front-line staff.

No-cost Mental Health First Aid sessions are available to LeadingAge Minnesota members this spring.

Effective Mar. 31, the contract for Aladtec with the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) will end.

Effective March 1, individuals in the general public with COVID-19 no longer have to isolate for five days, per new guidance issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Use our member-only Grant Grid, listing over 25 grants, scholarships, workforce development programs, and more funding opportunities for Minnesota senior care providers.

This week, LeadingAge Minnesota and its Long-Term Care Imperative partner led advocacy efforts and testimony opposing a bill to restore licensure requirements and administrative burden for currently exempt settings from assisted living licensure (144G).

With great excitement, the LeadingAge Minnesota Foundation welcomes Gina DiMaggio as our new Foundation Director. Gina comes to us with deep experience in philanthropy —serving most recently as Senior Program Manager for the Medica Foundation and the Pohlad Family Foundation before that.

Health Dimensions Group^® (HDG^®) is pleased to announce that Becky Kaufmann has been named vice president of clinical services.

Launched in January, this is the third month of our #ElevateAging campaign. Don’t worry if you missed out so far; you can jump in anytime!

Join us in our mission to eliminate preventable harm in caregiving by taking two critical steps to re-double your Safe Care efforts:

On Feb. 28, the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) issued a govdelivery notice about infection control to assisted living facilities and nursing homes.

On Feb. 19, the Senate Human Services Committee, chaired by Sen. John Hoffman, held a hearing where the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) presented information about their change in fiscal policy about subsidizing MDH-licensed provider background studies. 

Health Dimensions Group^® (HDG^®), a leading management and consulting organization serving those committed to the successful delivery of senior living, post-acute, and long-term care, is pleased to announce Todd Ellingson has been named chief financial officer (CFO).

The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has released a request for proposals for the Mental Health Grants for Health Care Professionals program, with a deadline to apply by March 8.

The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) announced that the knowledge test for the nurse aide exam will continue to have a two-hour completion time limit to support candidates with diverse backgrounds and learning styles.

With the recent labor-related activity and public forums of the Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board (NHWSB) at the top of many members' minds, LeadingAge Minnesota is sharing several resources currently available or under development to support its members.

Kristin Rucks is the new Vice President of Development and Marketing at Bethesda, a long-time member of LeadingAge Minnesota, serving seniors in and around Willmar, MN.

No-cost sessions of Mental Health First Aid are being offered to LeadingAge Minnesota members this spring.

LeadingAge, along with its coalition partners on Medicare Advantage (MA), asked CMS to clarify that MA plans must follow Medicare regulations related to the Jimmo Settlement Agreement (2013) when making coverage determinations.

On July 1, 2024, the Housing Support maximum monthly room and board rate will increase to $1,170.

In January, LeadingAge Minnesota members traveled to Nairobi, Kenya, to explore international recruitment partnerships with a delegation of other Minnesota providers led by Rep. Mohamud Noor of the Minnesota House of Representatives.

Presbyterian Homes & Services (PHS) President and CEO Dan Lindh has announced his retirement after a career of more than 47 years with the organization.

Argentum, our national partner, will host a complimentary webinar, " Telling The True Story of Assisted Living and Maintaining State Regulation, " on Friday, Feb. 9, from 11 a.m. to noon CT. All LeadingAge Minnesota members are invited to attend.

Three outstanding organizations were honored by LeadingAge Minnesota with the prestigious Stars Among Us Excellence. Among the distinguished awardees were Avera Morningside Heights Care Center in Marshall, the Minnesota Veterans Home - Silver Bay, and the Minnesota Veterans Home Adult Day Center in Minneapolis.