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Conference Committee Update
By Toby Pearson
The legislature is moving toward the end of the constitutionally required adjournment date of May 23rd. The house and the senate are currently finishing up their health and human services conference committee bill read more...
2010 Nursing Facility Financial Study Available!
By Todd Bergstrom
The latest results available from the annual Long-Term Care Imperative's Financial Indicators Study demonstrate a marked decline to the delicate status of the financial health of Minnesota's nursing facilities read more...
CEO’s Anniversary Celebration on June 23 also to Highlight Foundation
By Cyndi Spencer
On June 23, Care Providers of Minnesota’s Board of Directors will host an Open House to celebrate and recognize Patti Cullen’s 25 years with the Association. The gathering will also call attention to the Foundation read more...
Update on Next Steps for Medicare PPS Proposed Rule
By Patti Cullen, CAE
The proposed rule offered two options—under option one, FY 2012 Medicare payments to SNFs would be reduced by $3.94 billion or a total of 11.3% lower than FY 2011. Under option two, CMS would increase read more...
Legislative/On the Hill
Bill Updates
By Heidi Holste
The care center of the future bill is on its way to the Governor, and you can read the conference committee report on it. In the elderly waiver realm, we have agreement on the following: with the permission of the client read more...
Six Things in Ten Weeks: Tell Your Story on the Radio
By Lisa Foss Olson
Throughout the session, we have asked you to become active in grassroots advocacy and we have received many emails and calls from members telling us what you’ve done. This week, we are asking you to tell your story read more...
2011 Bill Introductions
By Heidi Holste
Each week during the 2011 legislative session, we post a list of Bill Introductions in the Advocacy Section of the Association's website. Please contact Toby Pearson or Heidi Holste any time if you have read more...
State News
DHS PACE Webinar to Respond to Questions—Send Inquiries Now!
By Patti Cullen, CAE
There will be a webinar on May 23rd in which Eric Goetsch and DHS staff will discuss rate-setting under the request for proposal for the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE). If you are interested read more...
Nursing Facility Diversity Mini-Grant Program Proposal Deadline Extended to October 31, 2011
By Todd Bergstrom
The deadline for submitting the RFP for the DHS nursing facility diversity mini-grant program has been extended to Monday, October 31, 2011 at 4:00 p.m. If you wish to apply for one of these grants, please read more...
National News
GAO Releases Report on State Nursing Facility Complaint Investigations
By Doug Beardsley
In addition to analyzing CMS data on complaints and performance reviews, GAO examined CMS guidance and conducted interviews with officials from three high- and three low-performing state survey read more...
QIS Status Update by the GAO
By Doug Beardsley
The presentation indicates that as of February 2011, 7 state survey agencies have completed training of all surveyors within their states (including Minnesota), 14 state survey agencies have started training read more...
Health Care Reform
CMS Highlights Medicare Shared Savings Program Benefits for Rural Providers
By Patti Cullen, CAE
CMS released a proposed new rule to help doctors, hospitals, and other health care providers better coordinate care for Medicare patients through accountable care organizations. The rule includes four specific read more...
AHCA Sponsoring ACO Webinar on May 18
By Patti Cullen, CAE
AHCA is sponsoring a webinar to provide an overview of the proposed rules on accountable care organizations and the potential role for post-acute care providers. The webinar will cover the following topics read more...
AHCA/NCAL News
Deadline for the 2011-2012 AHCA/NCAL Election Application—May 25
By Nancy McCoy
The deadline for AHCA and NCAL applications for the 2011-2012 election cycle for officers and at-large representatives to serve on the Board of Governors and Board of Directors is quickly approaching read more...
Housing, Home and Community-Based Services
DHS Legislative Report Makes No Mention of Number of Waiver Recipients Who May Reside Under One Roof
By Phil Manz
DHS has issued a legislative report that does not include any recommendations on the number of people of people using waivers who may reside under one roof. They did recommend improved access to read more...
MDH Issues New Bulletin for Medicare-Certified Home Health Care Agencies
By Doug Beardsley
MDH received clarification from CMS regarding Medicaid patients and applicable Medicare conditions of participation requirements for Medicaid patients. If the Medicaid program is paying for read more...
May 24 DHS Video Conference on CAC, CADI, DD and TBI Waivers in Adult Foster Care
By Phil Manz
DHS is offering a two-hour video conference on Tuesday, May 24 to update stakeholders on the development of standards for the provision of the CAC, CADI, DD and TBI waivers read more...
Foundation
Foundation Is Leading the Way in Scholarships: Meet Dana Schulz
By Cheryl Smith
Dana Schulz from Hillcrest Health Care Center in Mankato is just one of the talented, committed caregivers awarded a 2010 Care Providers of Minnesota Foundation scholarship. Here is her story read more...
Feeling Lucky? You Could Win $5000 at Golf Tournament
By Cyndi Spencer
Registration continues for the 2011 Care Providers of Minnesota Golf Tournament. If you tried to register online earlier and were unable to, it should work now. Come for the fun on July 19 at read more...
Education
Educational Series Offers Comprehensive Training for New and Experienced Housing Managers
By Cyndi Spencer
Whether you are new to the profession or interested in gathering updated information and learning about changes, this program is the best place for you to hear from experts in the field, as well as the read more...
The Future of Nursing – Leading Change, Advancing Health U of M Program
By Doug Beardsley
The MN Hartford Center of Geriatric Nursing Excellence and the U of M School of Nursing invite you to a presentation titled: “The Future of Nursing – Leading Change, Advancing Health" read more...
Association Activities
Spotlight on the Board of Directors
By Nancy McCoy
Deb Barnes is the Regional Director for ElderCare of Minnesota, Inc. and is a new member on the Board of Directors. Deb has been active on the Legislative Forum and Regulatory Forum, as well as read more...
A Good Read
Management That Shows Appreciation for All Employees
By Deb Barnes, Regional Director, ElderCare of Minnesota
James Autry, a successful Fortune 500 executive, explodes the myth that "nice guys finish last" in his book Love and Profit: The Art of Caring Leadership. This easy read will fortify your spirit, and read more...
Member Resources
Residents’ Rights Poster
By Todd Bergstrom
The residents’ rights poster is large enough to display in your nursing facility (18”x 24”). Bright and legible, it includes all of the required information. The poster currently sold has read more...
Survey Resources
New CMS Guidance for Nursing Facilities
By Doug Beardsley
CMS continues to state that revised surveyor guidance for F155 (advance directives); F309 (end-of-life care); and F322 (feeding tubes) are their 2011 initiatives. However, they could be delayed until 2012 read more...
FYI Corner
Registration Is Now Open for the 2011 Summer Institute on Palliative Care
By Patti Cullen, CAE
Care Providers of Minnesota has served on the planning committee for this event designed to provide an active and participatory learning experience for health professionals who want to increase their read more...
Education & Events Calendar
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May 8-14 |
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May 17 |
Leading4Life Meeting |
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May 19 |
Executive Management Committee Meeting |
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May 23 |
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May 24-25 |
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June 7 |
Region 2 (Northeast) Meeting |
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June 8 |
Region 1 (Northwest) Meeting |
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June 9 |
Assessment of Wounds and Pain Management: |
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June 9 |
Region 3 (West-Central) Meeting |
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June 10 |
Region 4 (East-Central) Meeting |
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June 21 |
Region 6 (Metro) Meeting |
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June 22 |
Region 8 (South-Central) Meeting |
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June 22 |
Region 5 (South-West) Meeting |
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June 24 |
Region 7 (South-East) Meeting |
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Jun 28-29 |
Housing Managers' Educational Series, Part II |
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July 19 |
Foundation Golf Tournament |
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Aug. 24-25 |
Assisted Living & Senior Housing Summit |
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Sep. 11-17 |
National Assisted Living Week |
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Sep. 19-21 |
AHCA/NCAL 62nd Annual Convention |
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Nov. 14-16 |
Care Providers of Minnesota Convention & Expo |
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