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Resources Available to Respond to Proposed Medicare Cuts
By Patti Cullen, CAE
We are facing a potentially drastic cut to SNFs, and we have talking points if you'd like to contact CMS. A high volume of submissions from individual facilities could help influence CMS’ ultimate decision read more...
June Region Meetings Are Here!
By Jason Espersen
The June region meetings start next week! Remember, they will be offering 2.0 clock hours (2.4 contact hours) of CEUs. As always, region meetings are FREE for members to attend! The election of next year's read more...
CEO Blog: This Potential Shut-Down Is Different—Get to Work!
By Patti Cullen, CAE
So, we don’t have a balanced budget and the clock is ticking toward the end of the biennium—June 30, 2011. In 2005, the last shutdown, we had a Republican Governor who did not want a shutdown and a read more...
June 2, 2011 MDS 3.0 Materials Update
By Doug Beardsley
Nursing facilities should make certain that MDS Coordinators download updated pages to the MDS 3.0 RAI Manual V1.05. These updates were released on June 2, 2011. The updates contain three components read more...
Last Chance to Register for Dr. Gokoo’s June 9 Wound and Pain Management Seminar
By Cyndi Spencer
Attendees will learn to improve communication involving resident care to prevent wound/ulcer occurrence and manage residents with a wound/ulcer. They will also better understand enhanced interventions for pain read more...
Legislative/On the Hill
Special Session—When Will It Happen?
By Heidi Holste
State government is set to shut down on July 1, 2011 unless a budget is agreed upon prior to July 1. State agencies have begun to send layoff notices to state employees, just in case. What can you do? read more...
What Was Vetoed?
By Heidi Holste
In total there were 117 bills sent to Governor Dayton; 93 were signed into law, 23 were officially vetoed, and one was symbolically vetoed. Notable vetoed bills that CPM staff were tracking include read more...
State News
June Training on Assistive Technology Includes Opportunities for Clients to Meet with Occupational Therapists
By Phil Manz
DHS is partnering with EquipALife to present seminars on assistive technology at seven locations around the state in June. The training offers the chance to learn more about case consultation resources, read more...
POLST Form Updated and Ready for Use
By Patti Cullen, CAE
This POLST form is currently being used in many parts of the state. Key changes that were agreed upon at the January POLST workgroup meeting and incorporated into the document include read more...
DHS Moves Deadline for Submission of Proposals for PACE RFP to September 30, 2011
By Phil Manz
DHS has moved the deadline from June 24, 2011 to September 30, 2011 for submission of proposals for the program of all-inclusive care for the elderly (PACE) RFP published on March 21, 2011 read more...
National News
CMS Issues New Fact Sheet on CERT
By Patti Cullen, CAE
A new publication titled Comprehensive Error Rate Testing (CERT) – Evaluation and Management (E/M) Services: Overview is now available in downloadable format from the read more...
New MedPAC Appointments Named
By Patti Cullen, CAE
On May 31, 2011, the U.S. GAO announced the appointment of two new members and the reappointment of three existing members to the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission read more...
Health Care Reform
Premiums Reduced for High-Risk Insurance Plans
By Patti Cullen, CAE
The Obama administration announced on May 31, 2011 that it is cutting premiums for new high-risk insurance plans and no longer requiring applicants to submit a rejection letter from private insurers read more...
AHCA/NCAL News
Discount Deadline for the AHCA/NCAL 62nd Annual Convention & Expo
By Doug Beardsley
June 20, 2011 is the registration discount deadline for this year’s AHCA/NCAL annual convention. Make plans to visit the expo hall and take some time to talk about your organization’s goals for 2012 read more...
Housing, Home and Community-Based Services
June 28 DHS Videoconference on Quality Outcome Standards for CAC, CADI, DD and TBI Waivers Delivered in Foster Care
By Phil Manz
DHS will be offering a two-hour videoconference on Tuesday, June 28 on quality outcome standards. Please note that this involves waivers delivered in a foster care establishment read more...
Foundation
Golf on July 19 to Raise Funds for the Foundation
By Cyndi Spencer
If you’ve golfed in the tournament before, we hope you’re already putting your duo or foursome together. If you haven’t golfed with us before because you aren’t certain your skills are up-to-par, don’t hesitate read more...
Join Us in Celebrating President & CEO Patti Cullen’s 25th Anniversary
By Cyndi Spencer
On June 23 our Board of Directors will host an open house to celebrate President & CEO Patti Cullen’s 25 years with the Association. In lieu of gifts, you can make a donation to the Foundation read more...
Education
It’s That Time Again—Mark Your Calendars for Annual Billing Institute
By Cheryl Smith
The popular Billing Institute is making its annual presentation on July 13 and 14. This two-day seminar is essential for business office professionals, so that they stay well informed read more...
Preadmission Screening Policy and Processes for Nursing Facility Admissions Videoconference
By Doug Beardsley
DHS will hold a free videoconference for nursing facility admissions staff to review policy, processes, and tools related to preadmission screening requirements for admissions and MA payments read more...
Association News
Pay and Benefits Survey Sent Out—Respondents to Receive 2011 Pay and Benefits Report Free of Charge
By Todd Bergstrom
The 2011 Long-Term Care Compensation Survey was mailed to Care Providers of Minnesota senior housing and nursing facility members. Respondents will receive the 2011 pay and benefits report read more...
Do You Provide Ventilator, Bariatric, or Alcohol/Chemical Dependency Services?
By Doug Beardsley
Care Providers of Minnesota would like to update our list of members who provide specialized services such as ventilator, bariatric, or alcohol/chemical dependency services. We occasionally get calls from read more...
Member Resources
Fire, Building, and Life Safety Code Documentation System
By Todd Bergstrom
The Fire, Building, & Life Safety Code Documentation System includes over 160 tabbed pages of sample model policies, procedures, and forms recommended or required for a survey read more...
Legal Trends
Administration Opposes Challenges to Medicaid Cuts
By Toby Pearson
The Obama administration has informed the Supreme Court that state officials may not be sued by health care providers or Medicaid recipients wishing to challenge cuts to Medicaid payments read more...
Education & Events Calendar
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June 7 |
Region 2 (Northeast) Meeting; 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. in Duluth |
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June 8 |
Region 1 (Northwest) Meeting; noon - 3 p.m. in Erskine |
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June 9 |
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June 9 |
Region 3 (West-Central) Meeting; 11:00 a.m. - 2 p.m. in Fergus Falls |
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June 10 |
Region 4 (East-Central) Meeting; 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. in Saint Cloud |
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June 21 |
Region 6 (Metro) Meeting; 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. in Bloomington |
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June 22 |
Region 8 (South-Central) Meeting; 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. in Mankato |
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June 22 |
Region 5 (South-West) Meeting; 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. in Mountain Lake |
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June 24 |
Region 7 (South-East) Meeting; 9:00 a.m. - noon in Rochester |
Assessment of Wounds and Pain Management:
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June 28-29 |
Housing Managers' Educational Series, Part II |
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July 13-14 |
The Billing Institute |
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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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