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Only Three Free Sessions Left - Mental Health First Aid Training
On April 4, 2024 by Anna Mowry
No-cost, virtual Mental Health First Aid sessions are being offered to LeadingAge Minnesota members this spring. To accommodate the schedules of the professionals in our settings, we are hosting two virtual Saturday sessions.
Grant to Support New Americans in Long-Term Care Open until May 6
On April 4, 2024 by Anna Mowry
A new grant opportunity to Support New Americans in the Long-Term Care Workforce has been released by the Department of Human Services. This opportunity, open for applications until May 6, offers funding and support to enhance workforce recruitment, diversity, and inclusivity efforts.
Weekend Sessions of No-Cost Sessions of Mental Health First Aid
On March 28, 2024 by Anna Mowry
No-cost Mental Health First Aid sessions are being offered to LeadingAge Minnesota members this spring. To accommodate the schedules of the professionals in our settings, we are hosting two Saturday sessions.
Upcoming Weekend Sessions of No-Cost Mental Health First Aid
On March 21, 2024 by Anna Mowry
No-cost Mental Health First Aid sessions are being offered to LeadingAge Minnesota members this spring. To accommodate the schedules of the professionals in our settings, we are hosting two Saturday sessions.
Dual-Training Pipeline Grant Open for Applications
On March 21, 2024 by Anna Mowry
The Office of Higher Education's (OHE) Dual-Training Pipeline Grant is open for applications until April 22.
New Grant Opportunity to Support New Americans in Long-Term Care
On March 21, 2024 by Anna Mowry
A new grant opportunity to Support New Americans in the Long-Term Care Workforce has been released by the Department of Human Services and is open for applications until May 6.
CMS Issues New Enhanced Barrier Precautions Guidance
On March 21, 2024 by Kari Everson
Yesterday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released QSO-20-08-NH, which outlines the required use of enhanced barrier precautions in nursing homes starting April 1, 2024.
Nurse Lunch and Learns Start April 17
On March 14, 2024 by Sharon Hollister
Nurse Lunch and Learn webinars offer quick, focused sessions for nurse teams, emphasizing staff and direct care nurses. Each virtual webinar begins with a brief presentation on key topics, followed by a small group exercise for hands-on application of the learning outcomes.
Register Now for April and May Sessions of Mental Health First Aid
On March 7, 2024 by Anna Mowry
No-cost Mental Health First Aid sessions are available to LeadingAge Minnesota members this spring.
MDH Issues Notice About Infection Control
On February 29, 2024 by Mark Schulz
On Feb. 28, the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) issued a govdelivery notice about infection control to assisted living facilities and nursing homes.
Certify Your Team in Mental Health First Aid
On February 15, 2024 by Anna Mowry
No-cost sessions of Mental Health First Aid are being offered to LeadingAge Minnesota members this spring.
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.
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.
Join Jan. 23 CMS National Stakeholder Call
On January 18, 2024 by Mark Schulz
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure and her leadership team will highlight CMS’ key 2023 accomplishments and look ahead to how our 2024 priorities will advance the agency’s strategic plan during their first national stakeholder call on Jan. 23.
No-Cost Mental Health First Aide Sessions for You and Your Teams
On January 18, 2024 by Anna Mowry
The final virtual Mental Health First Aid training sessions are free to LeadingAge Minnesota members this spring.
MDH Conducts First Nursing Home Joint Provider-Surveyor Training of 2024
On January 18, 2024 by Mark Schulz
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) conducted its first nursing home joint provider and surveyor training event of 2024 on Jan. 16.
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.
LeadingAge Minnesota Foundation Recognized for Advancing DEIB Efforts
On January 11, 2024 by Anna Mowry
The LeadingAge Minnesota Foundation was recognized in PHI’s Top 23 Moments from 2023 for work to assess diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) practices, challenges, and opportunities among member organizations across the state.
OnTrack Milestone – 2,000 Nursing Assistants Trained in 2023
On January 11, 2024 by Anna Mowry
In 2023, OnTrack programs enrolled over 2,000 nursing assistants in Minnesota—a new milestone. Since its launch in 2018, over 7,000 nursing assistants have been registered with OnTrack, helping care for seniors in long-term care settings across the state.