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Is your Team Mental Health First Aid Certified?
On February 8, 2024 by Anna Mowry
The final sessions of virtual Mental Health First Aid training are being offered at no cost to LeadingAge Minnesota members this Spring.
Support Your Teams and Yourself with Mental Health First Aid
On February 1, 2024 by Anna Mowry
The final virtual Mental Health First Aid training sessions are being offered at no cost to LeadingAge Minnesota members this Spring.
US Senate Special Committee Holds Hearing on Assisted Living Options for Older Adults
On January 25, 2024 by Erin Huppert
Today, the US Senate Special Committee on Aging convened for an informational hearing on understanding assisted living options for Americans.
Assisted Living Report Card Preview
On January 25, 2024 by Kari Everson
The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) emailed the authorized assisted living agent with a link to the Minnesota Assisted Living Report Card to those communities with active report card ratings. Not all communities have active report card ratings right now.
Love Yourself this February with Free Mental Health Training
On January 25, 2024 by Anna Mowry
This spring, the final sessions of virtual Mental Health First Aid training will be offered at no cost to LeadingAge Minnesota members.
PACE 201 Webinars Jan. 24 – Complimentary for Members
On January 11, 2024 by Sharon Hollister
A Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) is an innovative program that promises better integration of health care and social service needs for eligible seniors.
Last Chance to Mental Health First Aide: Become an Instructor – Apply by Jan. 12
On January 11, 2024 by Anna Mowry
LeadingAge Minnesota Foundation, in partnership with Winona State University, is sponsoring a limited number of individuals to become certified instructors of the Mental Health First Aide (MHFA) Training at no cost – a value of $2,895 per participant.
News from Argentum: Argentum-led Bill Introduced to Promote Socialization and Caregiver Retention
On January 4, 2024 by Libbie Chapuran
U.S. Representatives Marilyn Strickland (D-WA), Bryan Steil (R-WI), and Ann Kuster (D-NH) introduced H.R. 6835, the Care Across Generations Act.
New Assisted Living Quality Benchmarking Data Available from Data Portal
On January 4, 2024 by Julie Apold
Updated Data Portal benchmark reports are available for assisted living quality and services measures. These are one of several benchmarking reports available for LeadingAge Minnesota members in the Data Portal.
Mental Health First Aide: Become an Instructor – Apply by Jan. 12
On January 4, 2024 by Anna Mowry
LeadingAge Minnesota Foundation, in partnership with Winona State University, is sponsoring a limited number of individuals to become certified instructors of the Mental Health First Aide (MHFA) Training at no cost – a value of $2,895 per participant.
Elderly Waiver Rates Increasing Jan. 1
On December 28, 2023 by Jeff Bostic
Providers Required to Prepare Distribution Plan
As a result of advocacy by LeadingAge Minnesota and the Long-Term Care Imperative, 2024 rates for Elderly Waiver (EW) services include substantial increases for all services.
Jan. 1 Employment Law and Other Changes
On December 21, 2023 by Mark Schulz
Several new laws or requirements will become effective on Jan. 1. Many relate to employment situations, new regulatory requirements, and healthcare entity transactions.
MDH Anonymous Feedback Results are In
On December 14, 2023 by Mark Schulz
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has made its anonymous survey process feedback results public, with most respondents reflecting a positive survey experience.
MDH Offers One-Time PPE Request Opportunity
On November 30, 2023 by Kari Everson
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) is currently offering a one-time disbursement of personal protective equipment (PPE) to improve infection prevention capacity in assisted living organizations and nursing homes.
New Resource: Template EW Distribution Plan
On November 30, 2023 by Jeff Bostic
Providers must develop an Elderly Waiver (EW) distribution plan and share it with employees as part of the requirements tied to rate increases effective Jan. 1, 2024. LeadingAge Minnesota has developed a template that can serve as the framework for member distribution plans.
Year-End Assisted Living Audits and the Essential Guide
On November 30, 2023 by Bobbie Guidry
As 2023 ends, assisted living settings should consider auditing compliance with required postings and procedures.
New Members: Lange Board & Room Assisted Living
On November 30, 2023 by Jessica Lacher
We are thrilled to welcome Lange Board & Room as new members of LeadingAge Minnesota.
Telling Minnesota’s Assisted Living Story
On November 16, 2023 by Libbie Chapuran
Argentum, LeadingAge Minnesota's national partner for assisted living providers, has shared that a national publication based in Washington, DC, plans to report on several assisted living topics.
MDH Webinar on Conducting Internal Investigations for Assisted Living and Home Care
On November 16, 2023 by Bobbie Guidry
Join the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) is hosting a webinar on how to conduct internal investigations for assisted living and home care providers. The webinar will be held on Nov. 17 from noon to 1 p.m.
Lores Consulting and Senior Care Solutions Launch New Partnership
On November 2, 2023 by Libbie Chapuran
Lores Vlaminck, nurse consultant and owner of Lores Consulting, and Michelle Stober, the owner of Senior Care Solutions (SCS) since 2015, are thrilled to share the exciting news of a new collaborative partnership.