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Governor Pawlenty Interested in Moving Ahead with LTC Reform Demonstrations
By Patti Cullen, CAE
Board Chair Linda Doerr, President/CEO Patti Cullen and Vice President of Advocacy Jon Lips, along with representatives from MHHA, met with Governor Pawlenty and his health care staff Carolyn Jones on February 21. Overall, it was read more...
March Region Meetings to Feature Unique Format, 150 Guests and Up to 3 Hours of CEUs
By Phil Manz
To hold YOUR spot, you must RSVP to Phil Manz, 952-851-2484 if you are planning to attend a March Region Meeting. Please tell him WHICH region meeting you will attend - the list of meeting locations is available by read more...
Conference Experts Will Address Growing Claims in Assisted Living
By Cyndi Spencer
According to a recent Provider magazine article, assisted living residences had the highest average severity of lawsuit claims between 2001 and 2006. Claims are increasing in all settings, said Susan Voigt, attorney, Voigt, Klegon & Rodč, and one of the presenters at read more...
Bush Administration Proposes Liability Reforms to Congress
By Jonathan Lips
The American Health Care Association (ACHA) and National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL) are praising the Bush Administration for proposing significant legal reforms—including caps on non-economic and punitive damages in read more...
Legislative/On the Hill
Advanced Dental Hygienist Practitioners’ Bill Advances
By Larry Johnson
Almost all of us have fears of going to the dentist, but if a current bill under debate at the Capitol becomes law, our fear may morph into a fear of hygienists rather the dentists themselves. read more...
Grassroots and Media Relations Tool Kit Soon Available for Members
By Lisa Olson
Rather than fumbling around to write a letter to the editor, you can choose a template from the kit, personalize it, add in some talking points, and it’s ready to send. read more...
2008 Bill Introductions
By Jonathan Lips
Each week during the 2008 legislative session, we will post a list of Bill Introductions on the "Find It Here / Legislative / 2008 Legislative Session Bill Tracking" section of the Association's website. read more...
State News
DHS Issues Final Bulletin on PASRR Screenings for NF Placement
By Patti Cullen, CAE
On February 27, 2008, the Department of Human Services publicly posted on their website DHS Bulletin #08-53-02, “Update to Adult Mental Health Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR) and New Forms for read more...
State Begins Analysis of Home and Community-Based Services
By Patti Cullen, CAE
The Home and Community-Based Services “Expert Panel” held its first meeting at the Department of Human Services (DHS) on February 26. Patti Cullen, President/CEO, was asked to serve on the panel to represent read more...
Tracking Influenza in Minnesota
By Doug Beardsley
Fifteen outbreaks of influenza were reported from Minnesota long-term care facilities this week, and 42 possible or probable outbreaks of influenza-like illness were read more...
National News
It Never Ends . . . CMS Issues Final Rule on Provider Tax
By Patti Cullen, CAE
On February 22, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued their final rule on the provider tax. Several times CMS reiterates in the rule preamble that read more...
Housing and Community-Based Services
DHS Notice on 2007 COLA: Provider Statement of Assurance
By Phil Manz
DHS sent out a provider update on February 27 on the 2007 COLA: Provider Statement of Assurance. The update (MHP-08-01) appears read more...
Quality Initiatives
AEDs in the Senior Services Setting
By Doug Beardsley
Many schools, churches, and office buildings have begun to install Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) . . . what about nursing facilities and housing with services communities? While the MMDA is still planning on researching a formal paper on the subject, read more...
AHCA Step II and III Applications Are Still Being Accepted
By Lisa Olson
Step II & III 2008 Quality Award applications will be accepted through March 31st. read more...
Member Resources
Updated Products and Resources Catalog Mailed
By Cyndi Spencer
In your mail this week, you’ll be receiving a copy of the newly-revised Care Providers of Minnesota Products and Resources Catalog. Product information has been updated read more...
New Discounted Bundled Packages Support Advancing Excellence Campaign
By Doug Beardsley
The American Health Care Association (AHCA) has created two new discount bundled packages that can aid facilities in meeting the goals of the Advancing Excellence campaign. read more...
Keeping Residents Safe: MN Vulnerable Act Brochure
By Todd Bergstrom
The MN Vulnerable Adults Act brochure helps residents and their families understand what the Minnesota Vulnerable Adults Act is; what to report under the VAA; when and how to make a VAA report; and read more...
Free Diversity Resources Available – Offer Extended
By Doug Beardsley
This CD contains local and national links to diversity resources such as, immigrant resources, language services, diversity issues, menu planning tools and faith-based resources. read more...
Member News
Love is Ageless – And It Comes with a Guide
By Lisa Olson
In two weeks, maybe a little more, the long-awaited, annual NATIONAL NURSING HOME WEEK PLANNING GUIDE will be sent to nursing facilities. This guide is full of ideas that can help you have fun during read more...
Recognizing Minnesota’s Best Nursing Facilities – the James B. Swanson Award
By Lisa Olson
The James B. Swanson Award of Excellence is designed to recognize Minnesota’s best nursing facilities. It is named in honor of James B. Swanson, whose passionate commitment to the elderly and the long-term care industry had read more...
Associate Member News
New Associate Members Welcomed
By Cyndi Spencer
Care Providers of Minnesota recently welcomed three new businesses to its Associate Membership. read more...
Education & Events Calendar
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Mar. 27 |
Unnecessary Medications - Revisiting F-329 with Todd Johnson |
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Apr. 9 - 10 |
Spring Leadership Conference: Protecting Your Residents, Your Employees, and Your Facility |
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Apr. 22 |
Pressure Ulcers - with Dr. Chuck Gokoo |
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May 11 - 17 |
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May 20 - 21 |
Housing Managers Series, Part 1 |
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June 24 - 25 |
Housing Managers Series, Part 2 |
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June 26 |
2008 Legislative Session Highlights |
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July 9 - 10 |
Billing Institute |
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July 14 |
Care Providers of Minnesota Foundation Golf Tournament
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Aug. 20 - 21 |
Assisted Living & Senior Housing Summit
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Sept. 7 - 13 |
National Assisted Living Week |
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Oct. 28 - 30 |
Managing Your Nursing Practice in Assisted Living and Senior Housing |
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Nov. 17 - 19 |
2008 Convention & Expo |
National Nursing Home Week
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