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DHS Unveils Latest Proposal of Elderly Waiver Customized Living Tools at June 25 Videoconference
By Phil Manz
On Thursday, June 25, DHS unveiled 12 pages of documents that they propose to use in the Elderly Waiver Customized Living rate tools. The major changes in this proposal are that providers no longer read more...
Online Training Tool Debuts for Vulnerable Adult Mandated Reporters
By Patti Cullen, CAE
A new online training module has been introduced by DHS to help those required by law to report maltreatment of vulnerable adults. The law requires those who work with vulnerable adults to read more...
12 Associations from 6 States Gather Data Regarding Life Safety Code Survey Costs
By Doug Beardsley
Nursing facility administrators have been asked to respond to a survey on how controversial interpretations of the Life Safety Code that were later changed have financially impacted facilities read more...
Foundation Scholarship Applications Now Being Accepted
By Cheryl Smith
Every fall, the Care Providers of Minnesota Foundation awards education scholarships to persons who wish to further their education and practice within the field of long-term care. It's time to apply read more...
14 Minnesota Facilities Will Be Recipients of the 2009 AHCA/NCAL Step I Award
By Doug Beardsley
AHCA/NCAL recently announced the nursing facilities and assisted living communities who have been selected to receive the 2009 Step I Quality Award. Minnesota facilities were very well represented in the read more...
Legislative/On the Hill
Imperative Outreach to Gubernatorial Candidates
By Larry Johnson
On Wednesday, July 1, the Long-Term Care Imperative sent a letter and a packet of information to the candidates who had—at that point—filed a formal campaign committee with the Minnesota read more...
Weird. Minnesota Now Has Two Senators
By Patti Cullen, CAE
The Minnesota Supreme Court issued a unanimous decision on June 30, 2009 on Minnesota’s open U.S. Senate seat – eight months after Election Day. Then Republican Norm Coleman ended his court fight read more...
Gee Whiz Mom, It’s Capwiz
By Lisa Olson
Find out how you can make a difference in policies affecting long-term care issues – all with a click of your mouse. A free July 28th webinar, “Gee whiz mom, it’s Capwiz” will show you just how easy it can be to read more...
State News
Departments of Health and Human Services Bulletins Forthcoming on Vulnerable Adults’ Act
By Larry Johnson
Following passage of revisions to the Vulnerable Adults’ Act during the legislative session, staff from Care Providers of Minnesota have been in touch with MDH and DHS asking for specific guidance for read more...
DEED Goes on Roadshow
By Patti Cullen, CAE
We’re hoping you will take time out of your busy schedules to attend the local meetings and to talk about our messages of the economic contributions of older adult services to the local economy read more...
MDH Evaluates Nursing Home Technology Pilot Projects
By Todd Bergstrom
MDH has conducted a summary evaluation of the 9 projects funded through the Nursing Home Technology Pilot Grant Program. This information is based on the progress reports and final narratives read more...
Minnesota eHealth Summit Celebrates 5 Years!
By Todd Bergstrom
The 5th Annual Minnesota eHealth Summit was held on June 24-25. In addition to the presentations from the summit, MDH has posted three New Minnesota e-Health Guides 2009 at read more...
National News
FDA Shares Possible Risks of Lantus (insulin glargine)
By Doug Beardsley
The FDA is aware of four recently-published observational studies that looked at the use of Lantus (insulin glargine) and possible risk for cancer in patients with diabetes. Three of the four studies suggest read more...
CMS Issues RAC Update on Phase-In
Patti Cullen, CAE
CMS issued an update to the Recovery Audit Contractor program on June 26, 2009. This update covers phase-in and claim types. CMS has implemented a phase in strategy by review type read more...
CMS Issues Notice of Rulemaking on HCBS Waivers
By Larry Johnson
CMS published an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking announcing their intention to publish proposed amendments to regulations on Medicaid HCBS 1915(c) waivers. CMS agreed with many read more...
CMS Issues Reminders that DMEPOS Deadlines are Fast Approaching
By Patti Cullen, CAE
The Medicare Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies competitive bidding program Round 1 Rebid is coming soon. If you are a supplier interested in bidding, prepare now read more...
FDA Drug Safety Newsletter
By Doug Beardsley
The FDA has issued its second issue in 2009 of the “Drug Safety Newsletter.” Highlights of this edition include an overview of off-label Quinine/Qualaquin use and serious adverse events, reports read more...
AHCA/NCAL News
AHCA Involved in Health Care Reform Congressional Debate
By Patti Cullen, CAE
AHCA/NCAL President and CEO Bruce Yarwood testified before the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health last week. His testimony focused on AHCA’s priorities as they relate to read more...
2009 Overview of Assisted Living Now Available Through NCAL Bookstore
By Phil Manz
The new 2009 Overview of Assisted Living is now available through the NCAL Bookstore. The 2009 Overview is the single most comprehensive effort to provide core national metrics. The last Overview read more...
Register NOW for the AHCA/NCAL 60th Annual Convention & Expo
By Doug Beardsley
Complete registration for the AHCA/NCAL 60th Annual Convention & Expo by July 15, 2009 and receive the lowest convention rate! This year’s convention package offers four days of valuable resources read more...
Housing and Community-Based Services
RFP for Older Americans Act Title III Funding Opportunities
By Patti Cullen, CAE
The Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging, Inc. is seeking applications for Caregiver Support Services, Special Access and Outreach Services and Transportation Services. The service area includes read more...
July 1, 2009 Statewide Moratorium Placed on Development and Licenses for Child and Adult Foster Care
By Phil Manz
DHS issued a one-and-a-half page announcement to provide information and instruction on the child and adult foster care moratorium that was implemented on July 1. You can access the announcement read more...
Quality Resources
Keep Your Residents and Tenants Comfortable, Hydrated, and Safe during Hot Summer Months
By Doug Beardsley
Each year in the United States, about 200 people die of health problems caused by high heat and humidity. Most of the victims are age 50 or older. Here are some tips for keeping your residents read more...
New My InnerView 2008 MN Reports Now on Our Website
By Doug Beardsley
My InnerView has reports that present aggregate measures of customer and employee satisfaction for large samples of Minnesota nursing facilities, assisted living communities, and independent living read more...
HHS Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Releases State Specific Quality Data . . . and Minnesota Nursing Homes Show Improvement!
By Doug Beardsley
Minnesota continues to shine in most of the areas measured, but there is always room for improvement. The following charts are useful in understanding where “we” excel and where there are read more...
Joint Commission Releases Paper Focusing on Influenza Vaccination in Healthcare Personnel
By Doug Beardsley
The Joint Commission is releasing “Providing a Safer Environment for Health Care Personnel and Patients through Influenza Vaccination: Strategies from Research and Practice,” a free monograph read more...
Association Activities
Search for Jobs on the Website!
By Lisa Olson
Last week, over 450 people were looking at job openings posted on the Association’s website. For members – posting a job on the website is absolutely free – whether you are posting one job or three read more...
The Johnson Family Adds a Member
By Larry Johnson
On July 2, 2009, Amelia Kathryn Johnson was born to Larry and Katie Johnson at Fairview Ridges read more...
Grant Information
The 2009 CTK Foundation Heart and Soul Grant Award Program Now Open
By Patti Cullen, CAE
The Heart and Soul Grant is a national grant competition that provides the chance for one selected, eligible nonprofit organization to win a $10,000 cash award and a professionally written and produced read more...
Member News
Golden Living Lake Ridge Wins Lunchtime Cookout for Raising the Most PAC Money in Their District
By Larry Johnson
On Wednesday, July 1, 2009, employees at Golden Living Lake Ridge were treated to a cookout for raising the most PAC money of any facility in their District. Paxton Wiffler and Cindy Siewert came to read more...
Member Resources
Bed Entrapment Measurement Rental Kit
By Todd Bergstrom
The rental kits consist of all the approved tools and test methods to self-test the bed systems in your facility. The kit may be kept at a facility for a period of ten calendar days, per rental period read more...
Regulatory Resources
New MDH Bulletin on Nursing Facility Quality of Life Federal Guidance Changes
By Doug Beardsley
MDH has released Information Bulletin 09-10 to inform nursing facilities about joint implementation of CMS Nursing Home Regulatory Guidelines 09-31 Quality of Life & Environment, and 09-39 read more...
CMS Releases QIS Evaluation
By Doug Beardsley
The evaluation was designed to answer questions about accuracy, documentation, changes in the number and type of deficiencies, and whether the QIS process is more efficient. CMS believes that read more...
Legal Trends
ADA Changes Proposed
By Toby Pearson
In a public meeting last week, the EEOC voted 2-1 to revise its rules for the Americans with Disabilities Act to conform with changes brought about by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008. Among other changes read more...
New Employment Verification
By Toby Pearson
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced on June 30 that the Employment Eligibility Verification form I-9 (Rev. 02/02/09) currently on the USCIS Web site will continue to be valid for read more...
New Laws Taking Effect July 1, 2009
By Toby Pearson
A recap of selected new laws passed during the 2009 legislative session that take effect July 1, 2009, is available on the House Web site. A complete summary of all laws passed by the 2009 Legislature read more...
MN-DONA Corner
MN-DONA July Meeting
By Doug Beardsley
Every MN-DONA member is encouraged to participate in committee meetings on Wednesday, July 22, 2009, 10:30 a.m. at the Kelly Inn in St. Cloud. Your mileage will be reimbursed by MN-DONA for read more...
Attention Administrators: MN-DONA Director of the Year Award
By Doug Beardsley
It’s that time of year and a great chance for you to honor your Director of Nurses for Nursing Director of the Year Award. MN-DONA gives this award annually to a member who has read more...
FYI Corner
It’s All a-Twitter
By Lisa Olson
This week, the Star Tribune has written a couple articles on Twitter – the pros, cons, what to watch out for, etc. We’ve created a twitter page for the 2009 Golf Tournament that includes read more...
ElderCare Rights Alliance Names New Executive Director
By Lisa Olson
The ElderCare Rights Alliance (ECRA) has named a new Executive Director, Janet Golden. ECRA advocates for and educates elders and adults with disabilities and provides services for read more...
Association Office Closed for Fourth of July
By Rachel David
The Care Providers of Minnesota office will be closed on Friday, July 3 to celebrate Fourth of July read more...
Education & Events Calendar
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July 14 |
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July 21 - 22 |
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July 28 |
Free Webinar: Grassroots Advocacy Featuring Capwiz |
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Aug. 25 - 26 |
Assisted Living & Senior Housing Summit |
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Sept. 13 - 19 |
National Assisted Living Week |
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Sept. 30 - Oct. 1 |
Managing Your Nursing Practice in Assisted Living and Senior Housing: Part I |
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Oct. 21 - 22 |
Managing Your Nursing Practice in Assisted Living and Senior Housing: Part II |
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Nov. 16 - 18 |
Care Providers of Minnesota 2009 Convention & Expo – Minnesota Great |
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