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DOL Issues Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for Overtime

On September 7, 2023 by Mark Schulz

The US Department of Labor (DOL) Wage and Hour Division provides notice it will issue a notice of proposed rulemaking to restore and extend overtime protections. In its news release, the DOL stated the proposed federal rule would guarantee overtime pay for most salaried workers earning less than $1,059 per week, about $55,000 per year.

CMS Releases Proposed Nursing Home Minimum Staff Rule

On September 1, 2023 by Mark Schulz

Despite the current workforce reality, the evidence that no single staffing level would guarantee quality care, and our ardent advocacy to negate the most troubling portions of this rule, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has proposed a rule that will impose minimum staffing ratios. We are disappointed our calls to moderate and mitigate the potentially devastating impacts of the rule were not heeded.

NLRB Revises Representative Case Procedures Rule

On August 31, 2023 by Mark Schulz

In a final direct rule published Aug. 25, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) issued a final rule to remove unnecessary barriers to the fair, efficient, and expeditious resolution of representation questions.

CMS Nursing Home Minimum Staffing Study Leaked

On August 31, 2023 by Mark Schulz

A nursing home minimum staffing feasibility study commissioned by CMS was leaked this week. The key findings provide important insights into the challenges of proposing and implementing staffing ratios in nursing homes.

New Resources! Background Checks, Cannabis, Education, and Staffing Tools for Members

On August 24, 2023 by Kari Everson

Four new resources requested by members are now available in LeadingAge Minnesota’s Resource Library related to cannabis, education requirements, staffing in assisted living, and background checks.

DLI Releases 2024 Minimum-Wage Rate Adjustments

On August 24, 2023 by Mark Schulz

The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry (DLI) released the minimum-wage rate information that begins on Jan. 1, 2024. Minnesota's minimum wage rates will be adjusted for inflation on Jan. 1, 2024, to $10.85 an hour for large employers and $8.85 an hour for other state minimum wages.

Top New Laws Starting Aug. 1

On August 3, 2023 by Mark Schulz

Several new laws became effective before or on Aug. 1 and impact senior care services in the state. While you can review more information about these changes and more in the 2023 Legislative Report, we have provided links to Advantage articles for topics previously discussed for easy reference and review.

Board of Pharmacy Reminds Providers about Medication Carts

On July 13, 2023 by Mark Schulz

The Minnesota Board of Pharmacy reminds long-term care providers who utilize medication carts their provider pharmacist or pharmacy is not permitted under board rules to provide goods or services for “below the cost of the service or good.”

News from LeadingAge: Updated Immigration Reform-Focused Dignity Act Includes New Visa Program

On July 6, 2023 by LeadingAge

An updated version of the Dignity Act (H.R. 3359), a large package of immigration reforms introduced in the House by Representatives Maria Salazar (R-FL) and Veronica Escobar (D-TX) on May 23 includes language focused on fixing the current immigration system that aligns with LeadingAge’s current policy priorities.

DLI Creates Notices and Posters for New Laws

On July 6, 2023 by Mark Schulz

The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry's (DLI) Labor Standards Division assists workers and employers in understanding their workplace rights and protections.

Workforce Technology Playbook – Resident Vital Signs Technology

On July 6, 2023 by Julie Apold

The Resident Vital Signs Machine Technology Playbook is the third in a series of workforce technology solution playbooks designed to assist you in identifying technology solutions to help address the workforce crisis.

DLI Opens Ergonomic Safety Grants Applications for Nursing Homes

On June 29, 2023 by Mark Schulz

The Department of Labor and Industry (DLI) is now accepting grant request applications for its Workplace Safety Grant Program. The legislature provided DLI with $2 million in one-time funding to establish a temporary grant program to assist impacted employers.

NLRB Returns to Previous Independent Contractor Test

On June 22, 2023 by Mark Schulz

In a decision published on Jun. 13, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) returned to the FedEx Home Delivery (FedEx II) standard for determining independent contractor status under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA).

DHS Updates Thresholds for Care Center Property Projects

On June 22, 2023 by Jeff Bostic

The Department of Human Services (DHS) recently announced the updated property rate thresholds that will apply for projects after Oct. 1. There are two thresholds and two different types of property rate increase projects.

Changes Coming to the Minnesota Nurse Aide Registry

On June 22, 2023 by Anna Mowry

Coming later this summer, the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) is launching the “Nurse Aide Registry (NAR) Modernization Project,” a project to transition the nurse aide registry to a new digital format. This new and improved NAR portal will allow nurse aides and nursing homes to complete all their updates, reports, and communications electronically within the portal rather than via U.S. mail or email.

2023 Legislative Report Available Now

On June 22, 2023 by Erin Huppert

LeadingAge Minnesota is pleased to share its 2023 Minnesota Session Legislative Report. This written report summarizes what you need to know about the 75 laws sent to the Governor this year impacting aging services, the seniors you care for, when those laws are effective, and the steps you should take next.

Supreme Court Upholds Resident Right to Sue Publicly Owned SNFs

On June 15, 2023 by Mark Schulz

On Jun. 8, the Supreme Court ruled in a 7-2 vote that nursing home residents and their families can sue publicly owned nursing home facilities under the Federal Nursing Home Reform Act of 1987 (FNHRA).

In-Facility Testing for Nurse Aide Candidates is Expanding this Summer

On June 15, 2023 by Anna Mowry

Coming later this summer, the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) announced that it is expanding in-facility nurse aide testing.

Aerosol Generating Procedures Post-PHE

On June 15, 2023 by Kari Everson

Healthcare organizations used N95 or higher-level respirators for all aerosol-generating procedures (AGPs) as a transmission mitigation strategy throughout the public health emergency (PHE).

COVID-19 Facility Risk Assessment Updated

On June 8, 2023 by Kari Everson

LeadingAge Minnesota updated the COVID-19 Facility Risk Assessment and Workbook to reflect a change in the metrics published by the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH).

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