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Higher Education Bonding Bill Invests in Minnesota’s Future Workforce

On May 18, 2023 by Kayla Khang

The Higher Education Omnibus bill (HF 2073) has now passed both the House and Senate and is awaiting a signature from the Governor. The measure will include a one-time investment of $3 Million for the Next Generation Nursing Assistant (NextGen) training program over the 2024-2025 biennium.

SBAR Documentation Training Resource – Now Posted in the Resource Library

On May 11, 2023 by Sharon Hollister

The SBAR technique provides a framework for communication between members of the healthcare team about a patient’s condition. Gather your nurses, particularly staff nurses and direct care nurses, to watch SBAR Documentation and our previous Nurse Lunch and Learn recordings and work through the exercises together.

Despite Opposition, Nursing Home Workforce Board Set to Advance in 2023 Legislature

On May 11, 2023 by Erin Huppert

A proposal to create a regulatory Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board within the Department of Labor is poised to advance this session. The measure recently included in the Jobs and Labor Omnibus Conference Report will allow the Governor to appoint a nine-person commission to adopt rules establishing minimum nursing home compensation standards for nursing home workers.

Keys to Retaining Staff—Driver 1: Feeling Valued

On May 11, 2023 by LeadingAge

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. This is the second in a series of articles from contributor Dr. Alyson VanAhn, Associated Clinic of Psychology, featuring tools to improve staff mental health.

In last week’s overview article, I introduced three significant factors that can improve staff retention when attended to deliberately by you and the leaders in your buildings – staff feeling valued, supported, and effective.

Workforce Technology Solutions Playbook – Dining Robotics

On May 11, 2023 by Julie Apold

The Dining Robotics Playbook is the second in a series of workforce technology solution playbooks designed to help you identify technology solutions to address the workforce crisis.  Dining robotics can improve efficiency and convenience by reducing step count during food delivery and table bussing and enabling staff to remain in the dining room and be available to residents.

Revisit Self-Care Activities During Mental Health Awareness Month

On May 4, 2023 by Julie Apold

Self-Care for Safe Care helps you create an environment where teams and individuals can thrive and find joy. As we observe Mental Health Awareness Month, it is an excellent time to revisit activities from Self-Care for Safe Care to retrain our minds to focus on the positive and increase our sense of happiness and well-being.

Keys to Retaining Staff: A Mental Health Perspective

On May 4, 2023 by LeadingAge

May is Mental Health Month. This is the first in a series of articles from contributor Dr. Alyson VanAhn, Associated Clinic of Psychology, featuring tools you and your organization can use to improve staff mental health.

May 3 Nurse Lunch and Learn: Register Today

On April 27, 2023 by Sharon Hollister

Documentation standards are critical in today’s healthcare settings to provide quality patient care and meet regulatory requirements. The SBAR technique provides a framework for communication between members of the healthcare team about a patient’s condition.

Coming this Summer: Follow Your Heart to a Caring Career

On April 27, 2023 by Anna Mowry

This summer, CareerForce Minnesota is launching “Follow Your Heart to a Caring Career,” – A statewide campaign to promote caregiving careers in serving seniors and people with disabilities.

May Nurse Lunch and Learn – Join Us in 2 Weeks

On April 20, 2023 by Sharon Hollister

Documentation standards are critical in today’s healthcare settings to provide quality patient care and meet regulatory requirements. The SBAR technique provides a framework for communication between members of the healthcare team about a patient’s condition.

Minnesotans Travel to DC for Leadership and Advocacy

On April 20, 2023 by LeadingAge

Several members of LeadingAge Minnesota attended LeadingAge's annual Leadership Summit in our nation’s capital city this week. LeadingAge Minnesota attendees visited with several members of Congress and their teams to discuss issues that our providers are facing all across the state.

ICYMI: Biden Administration Announces Sweeping EO to Support Care Workers

On April 20, 2023 by LeadingAge

The Biden Administration outlined several new plans ostensibly targeted at supporting care workers and family caregivers. Continuing a framework set out early in the Biden campaign, the strategy targets caregivers and workers in childcare, aging services, and services for people with disabilities.

Breaking: Biden Administration Announces Sweeping EO to Support Care Workers

On April 18, 2023 by LeadingAge

The Biden Administration outlined several new plans ostensibly targeted at supporting care workers and family caregivers. Continuing a framework set out early in the Biden campaign, the strategy targets caregivers and workers in childcare, aging services, and services for people with disabilities. 

Drive Advocacy by Sharing Caregiver and Senior Voices with Your Networks

On April 13, 2023 by Dan Nelson

LeadingAge Minnesota is launching a statewide digital advocacy campaign featuring a series of videos that tell the stories of caregivers and seniors. The goal of the campaign is to drive advocacy at a critical time in the legislative session.

Nurse Aide Knowledge Test Pass Rates are on the Rise

On April 13, 2023 by Anna Mowry

New data shows that statewide nurse aide knowledge test pass rates have increased by over 8% in the first quarter of 2023. This means more nursing assistants have been successfully certified and placed on the registry.

Aging Services Workforce Now Campaign Continues at Federal Level

On April 13, 2023 by Libbie Chapuran

Our national partners at LeadingAge continue to push forward with the Aging Services Workforce Now advocacy campaign launched last year. A recent member workforce poll conducted by LeadingAge showed the shortage of caregiving professionals across aging services is still a true crisis that is not improving. That's why it's critical that we tackle our workforce challenges at every level of government, including in Washington, DC.

Workforce Technology Solutions Playbook – Scheduling Software

On April 6, 2023 by Julie Apold

The Scheduling Software Playbook is the first in a series of workforce technology solution playbooks designed to assist you in identifying technology solutions to help address the workforce crisis.

Nursing Delegation and Assignment Training Resource – Now Posted in the Resource Library

On March 30, 2023 by Sharon Hollister

This complimentary, members-only resource includes a short video with an accompanying exercise and discussion handout. Gather your nurses, particularly staff nurses and direct care nurses, to watch the Delegation and Assignment recording and work through the exercise together. 

Communication and Conversations with Direct Care Staff – Access in the Resource Library

On March 23, 2023 by Sharon Hollister

This new resource includes a 10-minute recording with an accompanying exercise and discussion handout. Gather your nurses, particularly staff nurses and direct care nurses, to watch the recording and work through the exercise together.

Communication and Conversations with Direct Care Staff – Now in the Resource Library

On March 16, 2023 by Sharon Hollister

This new resource includes a 10-minute recording with an accompanying exercise and discussion handout. Gather your nurses, particularly staff nurses and direct care nurses, to watch the recording and work through the exercise together.