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CMS Releases Nursing Facility Special Focus Facility “Formula”
By Doug Beardsley
CMS finally released their SFF formula on Friday, October 10, 2008. CMS appears to now be weighting more recent surveys more heavily than less current survey activity. The SFF selection methodology may be understood as a five-step process: read more...
Spooky Can Be Dangerous – Please Decorate Safely
By Doug Beardsley
Many decorations are prohibited for use in the nursing facility. Caution should also be used by housing providers to maintain a fire-safe environment. Compliance may cause you to be viewed as a Grinch, but safety should always come first! read more...Annual Membership Meeting Reminder – Remember to Fill Out Your Credentialing Forms
By Nancy McCoy
To vote at our Annual Membership Meeting, you will save some waiting time in advance of the meeting by filling out the Credentialing Form and returning it to the Care Providers of Minnesota offices. You may also choose to read more...
Fire Marshal Updates Carbon Monoxide Fact Sheet
By Jon Lips
Last week we reported that the Minnesota Fire Marshal had determined that carbon monoxide detectors are NOT required in nursing homes, hospitals or boarding care homes. The Fire Marshal has updated their fact sheet, and you can find it posted on read more...
State News
Community Consortiums Timeline Update
By Patti Cullen, CAE
Because of the Older Adult Services Community Consortium RFP Responders Conference, a few folks had questions about deadlines and timelines, so:
November 17, 2008: target date to publish the request for proposal read more...
Rides to the Polls on Election Day
By Larry Johnson
The Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities is sponsoring free rides to the polls for elderly and disabled voters in the Twin Cities metro area on Election Day, November 4th. Space is limited, so read more...
And They’re Off . . . The Flu Season Begins
By Doug Beardsley
There have been a few reports of positive rapid influenza tests around the state, none of which have been confirmed by viral culture. This is a good time to review what a facility should do if/when it suspects an influenza outbreak read more...
October Virtual MREP Work Group Meeting: Ombudsman and Denials
By Patti Cullen, CAE
Attendees of Ombudsman for Long Term Care will be able to explain the role of the Office of Ombudsman for Long Term Care and understand what cases/concerns can be brought to the office. In Denials, the appeal process and use of correct forms will be discussed read more...
State Seeking 2009 Critical Access Dental Payment Program Requests
By Jon Lips
Members who experience challenges obtaining dental services for their clients may wish to encourage a local dentist to consider obtaining a Critical Access Dental Payment Program (CADPP) Designation. The goals of CADPP are to increase dental access for read more...
Notice of Availability of Contract for “Baskets” of Care
By Larry Johnson
The October 13 edition of the Minnesota State Register included a notice from the Department of Health requesting proposals to manage a project related to packages of health care services, known as “baskets” of care read more...
University of Minnesota Seeks Participants for Focus Groups to Improve LGBT Healthcare Services
By Phil Manz
The University of Minnesota is conducting a series of 8 focus groups investigating patient/provider interactions in the health care setting. Four main questions will be discussed in the focus groups: 1. How can healthcare providers create a LGBT culturally relevant clinical environment read more...
Veterans Homes Update at Health and Human Services Committee
By Larry Johnson
Commissioner Acevedo updated members on the steps he has taken to address regulatory concerns, system breakdowns and a lack of confidence from the legislature and the general public. The commissioner outlined read more...
National News
Economic Stability Bill Also Includes Disaster Relief Provisions
By Patti Cullen, CAE
The Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 contained several disaster tax relief provisions, targeted to the Midwest and Gulf Coast, many of which may be used by long-term care facilities. For the sections pertaining to the Midwest read more...
AHCA/NCAL News
NCAL Elects Board of Directors for 2008-2009 Term
By Doug Beardsley
NCAL is proud to announce its Board of Directors for the 2008-2009 term. The officers were sworn in at the 59th Annual AHCA/NCAL Convention & Exposition held in Nashville, TN read more...
Housing and Community-Based Services
Reduce Your Risk When Marketing Your Assisted Living Community!
By Doug Beardsley
“Marketing Your Assisted Living Community: Avoiding Risky Pitfalls” has been designed to help you identify areas of legal exposure and provides tools to help you make the changes needed to avoid litigation read more...
Quality Initiatives
AHRQ Releases Survey to Assess Nursing Home Safety Culture
By Doug Beardsley
AHRQ has released the Nursing Home Survey on Patient Safety Culture to help nursing homes assess safety culture, track changes in resident safety over time, and evaluate the impact of read more...
New Web Resource for Deaf Residents and Clients
By Doug Beardsley
After 5 years of development, design & testing, www.DeafMD.org has been launched and is now available to the public. The site provides clear and concise health education in American Sign Language to read more...
Education
Registration Deadline Extended for Hospice Program
By Cheryl Smith
Because of the semi-official holiday weekend, Education Minnesota Professional Conference (formerly known as MEA), we have extended registration for next week’s hospice program. There have been recent changes to hospice eligibility and this program will read more...
Association Activities
Expo Hall Bingo – It’s Back in 2008!
By Cyndi Spencer
Expo Hall Bingo is back in 2008. We hope you’ll play. It’s a fun and easy way to meet exhibitors and it’s also a chance to win $200 cash. The rules are simple. Pick up your card when you enter the Expo Hall read more...
Member News
Congratulations to Girl Scout Troop 462 and Good Samaritan Society – Stillwater
By Lisa Olson
At the AHCA/NCAL convention held earlier this month in Nashville, last year’s Care Providers of Minnesota Teen Volunteer of the Year award recipient was this year’s AHCA/NCAL Youth Volunteer of the Year award recipient read more...
Associate Member News
Sam Orbovich Joins Fredrikson & Byron
By Lisa Olson
Long-time associate member Sam Orbovich has joined the law firm of Fredrikson & Byron as an attorney in the firm’s Health Law group. His practice focuses on legal issues facing Medicaid and Medicare providers, including read more...
Member Resources
Minnesota Chamber Kicks Off Energy Smart Program for Businesses
By Patti Cullen, CAE
Energy Smart is a statewide initiative designed to help businesses save money by taking advantage of conservation programs and increasing energy efficiency in their buildings and operations. This statewide initiative is read more...
Guide to Minnesota’s 2006 Assisted Living Law
By Todd Bergstrom
The Guide to Minnesota’s 2006 Assisted Living Law contains a number of valuable resources which will help you understand the 2006 assisted living legislation. In 2008, changes of a generally technical nature were made to guide. These changes are read more...
Legal Trends
ADA Changes Take Effect January 2009
By Jon Lips
The ADA Amendments Act of 2008 makes important changes to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), including a broadened definition of disability that will bring more employees within the scope of the Act. The law will take effect read more...
FYI Corner
Board of Examiners for Nursing Home Administrators Quarterly Meeting Is Next Week
By Lisa Olson
The Minnesota State Board of Examiners for Nursing Home Administrators will hold their quarterly meeting on Wednesday, October 22nd, beginning at 10:30 a.m. The meeting will be held at Tamarack Court in Bemidji read more...
Education & Events Calendar
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Regulation and Culture Change 2.0
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Care Providers of Minnesota 2008 Convention & Expo
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