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OLA Accompanying MDH Surveyors on Licensing Surveys
On June 5, 2025 by Kari Everson
The State of Minnesota recently announced that staff from the Minnesota Office of the Legislative Auditor (OLA) will be accompanying Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) surveyors during certain licensing surveys.
Turn Insight into Action with our Latest QUEST Report
On May 1, 2025 by Julie Apold
The LeadingAge Minnesota QUEST Report is now available for fourth quarter 2024. This quarterly analytic resource for association members focuses on key trends in the senior care sector.
Nursing Homes Must Now Submit Off-cycle Revalidations by Aug. 1
On April 17, 2025 by Mark Schulz
Nursing homes must now submit off-cycle revalidations by August 1. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) enacted a final rule in November 2023 implementing portions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, which added a section to the Social Security Act related to ownership, management, and related parties.
Nursing Home Awardees Represent 95% of All DLI Ergonomic Safety Grants
On April 17, 2025 by Mark Schulz
The Department of Labor and Industry (DLI) has been accepting grant request applications for its workplace Ergonomic Safety Grant Program since summer 2023. To date, 75 of 79 awarded grants have been provided to nursing home applicants with several more requests due to be awarded soon.
Last Chance: Apply by April 15 for Dual-Training Pipeline Grants
On April 10, 2025 by Anna Mowry
The Office of Higher Education's (OHE) Dual-Training Pipeline Grant is open for applications until April 15.
Operations Certificate Program – Registration Deadline is Next Week
On March 27, 2025 by Sharon Hollister
Starting April 9, LeadingAge Minnesota’s new Operations Certificate Program is specifically designed for professionals in long-term care settings—including assisted living and care centers—who are looking to expand their operational knowledge and leadership abilities.
Apply by April 15: Dual-Training Pipeline Grants
On March 27, 2025 by Anna Mowry
The Office of Higher Education's (OHE) Dual-Training Pipeline Grant is open for applications until April 15.
Be Prepared: Free In-Person Health Care Continuity of Operations Plan Technical Assistance
On January 23, 2025 by Mark Schulz
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has contracted with All Clear Emergency Management to offer free in-person technical assistance for implementing continuity of operations planning.
FREE In-Person Health Care Continuity of Operations Plan Technical Assistance
On January 16, 2025 by Mark Schulz
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has contracted with All Clear Emergency Management to offer free in-person technical assistance for implementing continuity of operations planning.
Litigation Update – State Association CMS Minimum Staffing Lawsuit
On January 16, 2025 by Mark Schulz
On Dec. 5, 2024, Judge Leonard Strand, who is presiding over the lawsuit filed by LeadingAge Minnesota and other LeadingAge state affiliates and state Attorneys General to challenge the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) Minimum Staffing Rule, held a hearing on our motion for a preliminary injunction to halt the rule’s enforcement and implementation.
Holiday Pay Litigation Update - Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board
On January 16, 2025 by Mark Schulz
Last week, our attorney filed an amended complaint in our legal challenge of the Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board’s (NHWSB) Holiday Pay Rule. The amended complaint included more information about the harms suffered by our members because of implementing the Holiday Pay Rule at their nursing homes.
NLRB Returns to Pro-Bargaining Standard, Impacting Employer Actions
On December 19, 2024 by Mark Schulz
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has made a significant policy shift back to a more pro-union stance, reinstating the "clear and unmistakable waiver" standard.
Litigation Update – Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board
On December 19, 2024 by Mark Schulz
The Holiday Pay rule was officially entered into the State Register on December 9, with state enforcement of the rule set to begin on Jan. 1, 2025.
HHS-OCR Issues “Dear Colleague” Letter about Language Assistance Access Requirements
On December 12, 2024 by Mark Schulz
On Dec. 5, the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), Office for Civil Rights (OCR), issued a “Dear Colleague” letter to clarify expectations for language access services, stressing compliance with the new final rule on Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act (“Section 1557”).
Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board Holiday Pay Rule Set to Take Effect Jan. 1, But Legal Action Aims to Halt Implementation
On December 12, 2024 by Mark Schulz
Earlier this week, the Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board rule that would require eleven paid holidays took the final step toward approval and implementation, which is due to start Jan. 1, 2025.
OIG Issues New Nursing Facility Compliance Guidance
On December 5, 2024 by Mark Schulz
On November 20, the Office of Inspector General (OIG) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services released industry segment-specific compliance program guidance for skilled nursing facilities and nursing facilities (Nursing Facility ICPG).
New Study from Center for Rural Policy Highlights Access Shortage of Nursing Home Care
On November 21, 2024 by LeadingAge Minnesota
A new study by the Minnesota Center for Rural Policy and Development was released last week, highlighting the dwindling access to nursing home care for older adults in rural Minnesota.
DHS Limits Access to NETStudy Until Fees Are Paid
On October 24, 2024 by Mark Schulz
As of Monday, Oct. 21, DHS has limited account access to NETStudy 2.0 for providers who submitted background study applications between Sept. 3 and Sept. 6, 2024; were unable to pay for those studies due to a DHS technical system issue; and have not yet paid for those studies.
Safe Care Abuse Prevention Train-the-Trainer – Next Thursday
On October 17, 2024 by Julie Apold
Prevention of abuse and neglect is everyone’s job. A four-part training program, Safe Care Abuse Prevention, is designed to be delivered in 30-minute segments to fit with your internal training schedules.
Minnesota-Based Saint Therese To Acquire St. Mary Of The Woods Senior Community In Avon, Ohio
On October 17, 2024 by LeadingAge Minnesota
Continuing to build its footprint in the Midwest, Saint Therese, an aging care and services leader based in the Twin Cities, this week announced it will acquire St. Mary of the Woods in Avon, Ohio, near Cleveland.