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District Court Takes Up Case on Temporary Funding of Core Functions—Supreme Court Says No
By Patti Cullen, CAE
Judge Gearin will likely be ruling Friday on the question of whether she should grant the attorney general's petition to appoint a special master who will determine payments for core services. As soon as the judge rules read more...
AHCA Sends Supporting Letter for Minnesota to CMS
By Patti Cullen, CAE
AHCA sent a letter to Dr. Berwick, the administrator of CMS, in support of our legal argument that Medicaid payments should continue even during a shutdown. We hope that CMS will respond and bolster our legal read more...
From the Desk of Gail Sheridan
By Gail Sheridan, Chair, Board of Directors
When asked, you quickly sent in photos for our Faces of Care special video message that was sent to the governor and legislators. If you haven’t done so yet, please contact your legislators. And then register to read more...
CMS Releases Directives on the Reporting of Crimes
By Doug Beardsley
CMS has transferred the responsibility of the HHS secretary to receive reports of suspected crimes to the state agencies. The good news is that this will take some time to implement in Minnesota. Providers are encouraged read more...
Legislative/On the Hill
Please Continue with Your Grassroots Efforts
By Heidi Holste
We strongly encourage all of you to be in touch with your local media and legislators to make them aware of what the current impasse means to you, and that we must be sure a new state budget will prioritize read more...
Shutdown Potential Triggers Many Unanswered Questions
By Patti Cullen, CAE
In anticipation of a state government shutdown, we have been gathering questions that have surfaced from discussions with various members. After you read the list of questions, please tell us if we missed anything read more...
Legal Wrangling of the Week
By Toby Pearson
On June 20 Care Providers of Minnesota filed our legal papers in support of the attorney general’s petition to the courts. Late that afternoon, Governor Dayton released a statement changing his earlier petition read more...
Legislative Updates
By Toby Pearson
This year, many of the bills impacting older adult services have not been signed by the governor. We have posted updates on our website as bills are passed and signed. A video webinar and a legislative update book read more...
Recap of Countdown Messages
By Lisa Foss Olson
While Association leadership was working with attorneys, members were also hard at work with grassroots efforts, contacting legislators and the media. To recap the week, you can read the countdown to shutdown read more...
State News
Predictions on Length of Potential Shutdown
By Patti Cullen, CAE
We believe there will be a state government shutdown—there is only a week left until the end of the biennium and there are no real “deals” being made. Will we be paid after June 30? That is being decided read more...
State Agencies Set Up Information Pages for Shutdown
By Patti Cullen, CAE
MDH is awaiting action by the court on the list of critical services that would be allowed to continue in a limited fashion during the time the state government is in shutdown status. The DHS website includes read more...
DHS Publishes New Bulletin on Preadmission Screening
By Todd Bergstrom
The purpose of the bulletin is to review policy and practice related to preadmission screening requirements for all NF admissions, outline MMIS editing related to preadmission screening that is applied to read more...
July 14 DHS Videoconference on Improving Home Modification for Consumers and Communities
By Phil Manz
The goals of the videoconference are to explore home modification as an effective strategy for making communities more livable for people of all ages and abilities and to review the steps involved read more...
Quality
DHS Updates QI Reports
By Todd Bergstrom
DHS has worked with the University of Minnesota to crosswalk as many of the quality indicators as possible, and have now just posted two new QI reports on the DHS Provider Portal. To access the MN QI reports read more...
Foundation
Scholarship Application Deadline Is July 15—Apply Today
By Cheryl Smith
Employees who wish to further their education and practice within the field of older adult services are encouraged to submit an application for a Foundation scholarship. All eligible applicants must read more...
Education
Billing Institute Is July 13-14—Register Today
By Cheryl Smith
All attendees receive sample forms, resources, billing manual, and a CD. Note, IF state government shuts down, contingency plans have been made; however I am hoping for the best and the seminar will go on read more...
Government Shutdown: Operational Guidance for LTC Providers Webinar Scheduled June 30
By Cheryl Smith
This webinar will provide answers to the most common questions regarding shutdown implications for the areas of finance, eligibility, notifications, regulatory and employment. Presenters include read more...
Opening Keynote at Assisted Living and Senior Housing Summit—She’s a Good Employee, BUT!
By Cheryl Smith
This year’s opening keynote deals with how to bridge the three gaps between goals and greatness: behavior, habits, and community. Implementing this approach reduces team dysfunction and increases read more...
Association News
Spotlight on the Board of Directors
By Nancy McCoy
Chuck Heidbrink, vice president of LTC operations with Benedictine Health System, began his professional career at a residential treatment campus for boys. After a few tough years, he worked at a read more...
Associate Member News
Members Continue to Find Dollar Savings in Group Purchasing Benefits
By Doug Beardsley
UHF Purchasing continues to prove the financial value of group purchasing to Minnesota’s nursing facilities and housing communities. To learn how your organization can find savings, contact Bill Wigg read more...
A Good Read
Mastering the Crucial Conversation
By Deb Barnes, Regional Director, ElderCare of Minnesota
Gifted communicators don't confuse stories with fact; they don't confuse subjective conclusions with steel hard data points. They share facts, encourage dialogue and do not settle for stories. Always ask read more...
Member Resources
Guide to Minnesota Class F Home Care Provider Rules
By Todd Bergstrom
The Guide has been significantly reduced in price in response to economic factors that have impacted providers. The three-ring binder includes forms, policies and procedures such as read more...
Regulatory Resources
Summary of MDH June 20, 2011 Conference Call
By Doug Beardsley
MDH is working with CMS and others to develop a clarifying bulletin on the subject of neighborhood kitchens and kitchens open to the corridor. Facility-reported incidents and abuse-related issues were read more...
Clinical Matters
Verify Your Clinical Follow-Up After Head Injuries
By Doug Beardsley
Recent survey findings for nursing facilities and home care agencies have pointed out the importance of proper assessment, monitoring, and treatment after a resident/client fall resulting in a head injury read more...
Risperdal (risperidone) and Risperidone: Recall—Uncharacteristic Odor
By Doug Beardsley
The recall stems from consumer reports of an uncharacteristic odor thought to be caused by trace amounts of TBA (2,4,6 tribromoanisole). While not considered to be toxic, and a small number of patients have read more...
FYI Corner
Website Resources Available for Honoring Choices Minnesota
By Patti Cullen, CAE
The Twin Cities Medical Society has launched two Honoring Choices Minnesota websites to meet multiple education, training, calendar, publicity and community news needs. The first one will provide read more...
Education & Events Calendar
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June 24 |
Region 7 (South-East) Meeting; 9:00 a.m. - noon in Rochester |
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June 24 |
Convention & Events Committee Meeting |
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June 27 |
Long-Term Care Imperative Steering Committee Meeting |
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June 28-29 |
Housing Managers' Educational Series, Part II |
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June 30 |
Government Shutdown: Operational Guidance for LTC Providers Webinar |
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July 13-14 |
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July 19 |
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Aug. 24-25 |
Assisted Living & Senior Housing Summit |
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Sep. 11-17 |
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Sep. 18-21 |
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Nov. 14-16 |
Care Providers of Minnesota Convention & Expo |
National Assisted Living WeekFor a full list of scheduled events and committee meetings, visit our online calendar.
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