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Wound Care and Walking Rounds Quality Improved Projects Rank Top in ICan Contest
On November 2, 2023 by Julie Apold
Two Silver Bay Veterans Home teams ranked second and third in LeadingAge Minnesota’s 2023 ICan Quality Improve Contest.
New Data Portal Assisted Living Quality Reports Now Available
On October 5, 2023 by Julie Apold
New LeadingAge Minnesota Data Portal benchmark reports are now available for assisted living quality and services measures.
Quality Specialist Certificate Program – Register Today
On August 24, 2023 by Sharon Hollister
The Quality Specialist Certificate Program, starting Oct. 24, supports individuals working in aging services who are serving as quality leads within their organizations or are interested in expanding their knowledge of quality, safety, and performance improvement.
New! Quality Specialist Certificate Program – Registration Open
On August 17, 2023 by Sharon Hollister
The Quality Specialist Certificate Program, starting Oct. 24, supports individuals working in aging services who are serving as Quality leads within their organizations or are interested in expanding their knowledge of quality, safety, and performance improvement.
National LeadingAge Minnesota Partners Form Quality in Assisted Living Collaborative
On June 29, 2023 by Libbie Chapuran
Argentum and LeadingAge, national affiliates of LeadingAge Minnesota, are partnering with the National Association for Regulatory Administration (NARA) to create and launch the Quality in Assisted Living Collaborative (QALC).
Attention Care Centers: Select New QIIP Goals Now
On June 22, 2023 by Jeff Bostic
The Department of Human Services (DHS) recently announced that they have opened the selection process for all care centers in the Medical Assistance program to select a new goal to work on for another round of the Quality Improvement Incentive Payment Program (QIIP). Each year, based on their progress toward the goal they select, care centers receive a rate increase of $0 to $3.50 per resident day for QIIP.
Several Updates to SNF Quality Reporting Program in Proposed PPS Rule
On April 20, 2023 by Julie Apold
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently released its 2024 Skilled Nursing Facility Prospective Payment System Proposed Rule. It includes several proposed SNF Quality Reporting Program (QRP) changes.
Register Your ICan Quality Improvement Team by May 1
On April 13, 2023 by Julie Apold
The deadline for registering a team for this year’s ICan Quality Improvement Contest is May 1. The contest involves developing and implementing a Quality Improvement project identified and led by front-line staff.
Without Addressing Staffing Mandate, CMS Updates SNF Rates in Proposed PPS Rule
On April 6, 2023 by Jeff Bostic
Earlier this week, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) published the annual proposed rule that updates the Prospective Payment System (PPS) rates for care centers. The rule calls for an update in the rates starting Oct. 1, which averages 3.7%.
Safe Care Addresses CMS Focus on Patient Safety
On March 23, 2023 by Julie Apold
During National Patient Safety Awareness Week, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) highlighted their renewed focus on patient safety because harm is still too common and often preventable in a blog published on its website. Progress in patient safety has significantly declined since the beginning of the pandemic erasing previous patient safety gains.
2023 DHS PIPP Proposal Resources Available
On February 16, 2023 by Julie Apold
The 2023 Minnesota Department of Human Services Nursing Facility Performance-Based Incentive Payment Program (PIPP) Request for Proposals (RFP) information is now available.
Emergency Preparedness Planning Series for Nursing Homes
On January 26, 2023 by Julie Apold
Superior Health Quality Alliance is offering a free nine-part emergency preparedness series on Thursdays from noon to 1 p.m.
Assisted Living Quality Measures Coming to the Data Portal in January
On December 22, 2022 by Julie Apold
LeadingAge Minnesota's exciting new Data Portal continues to expand to provide opportunities for tracking and benchmarking your performance on key metrics. In January, we will launch the assisted living quality and services measures portal application.
CMS’ Nursing Home Stakeholder Call, Jan. 5
On December 22, 2022 by Mark Schulz
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) will host the first Nursing Home Stakeholder Call of the new year on Thursday, Jan. 5 at 2 p.m. CST. The discussion will focus on post-acute care quality reporting programs. The event is open to the public; registration is required. After you register, you will receive zoom information.
Initial Recommendations Released from National Nursing Home Quality Coalition
On December 8, 2022 by Julie Apold
The Moving Forward Nursing Home Quality Coalition has issued its first recommendations to address the key recommendations outlined in the April 2022 National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) report – The National Imperative to Improve Nursing Home Quality: Honoring Our Commitment to Residents, Families, and Staff.
Temporary Nurse Aide Program Extension, Next Steps
On October 13, 2022 by Anna Mowry
Minnesota's nurse aides hired or who worked during the 1135 waiver now have until April 5, 2023, or the end of the public health emergency (PHE), whichever is sooner, to be placed on the Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry.
Check your MNITS Mailbox if you are a HCBS Provider: Revalidation in Process
On September 29, 2022 by Bobbie Guidry
The revalidation process has begun for providers enrolled with DHS as a Home and Community Based Service (HCBS) provider which includes waiver services for Adult Day Services, Assisted Living (Customized Living), as well as Home Health Agencies.
Resident and Family Satisfaction Surveys to Inform Assisted Living Report Card
On September 28, 2022 by Bobbie Guidry
In partnership with Vital Research, the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) and the Minnesota Board on Aging are preparing for data collection for the Assisted Living Report Card. Assisted living directors will be informed by letter of the plans for this year's statewide assisted living resident quality of life and family satisfaction surveys in early October.
New Five-Star Reports Available with Staffing Domain Changes
On September 15, 2022 by Julie Apold
New Five-Star Reports that reflect recent changes to the Five-Star Staffing Domain are ready to view in the LeadingAge Minnesota Data Portal. Primary contacts have access to the portal to view these reports.
Preventing Ingestion-related Adverse Events
On September 15, 2022 by Julie Apold
LeadingAge Minnesota has recently updated a Property/Grounds Hazard Vulnerability Assessment Tool (Ingestion-related events) as a guide to conduct regular safety checks to ensure that your property and grounds are maintained in a safe and sanitary manner.