Minnesota expert presenters
Care Providers of Minnesota appreciates the significant contribution of the subject matter experts who have developed presentations and materials for the Minnesota-specific modules.
- Agreements with Other Healthcare Providers
- Mary Nell Zellner, LNHA, LSW, President/CEO, Zellner Senior Health Consulting, LLC
- Application of Landlord-Tenant Law to Assisted Living Providers
- Michelle R. Klegon, Attorney, Klegon Law Office, Ltd.
- Assisted Living Employment-Related Training
- Jill Schewe, LALD, Director of Assisted Living, Housing & Home Care, Care Providers of Minnesota
- Nicole Mattson, LHSE, SHRM-SCP, SPHR, MA, Vice President of Strategic Initiatives, Care Providers of Minnesota
- Assisted Living Food Code Highlights
- James Topie, RS, Planner Principal, Minnesota Department of Health
- Michelle Messer, RS, Planner Principal, Minnesota Department of Health
- Nicole Hedeen, RS, Senior Epidemiologist, Minnesota Department of Health
- Assisted Living Resident Rights and Addressing Complaints
- Rebecca K. Coffin, Partner, Voigt, Rodè, Boxeth & Coffin, LLC
- Robert F. Rodè, Partner, Voigt, Rodè, Boxeth & Coffin, LLC
- Emergency Preparedness in Minnesota’s Licensed Assisted Living Facilities
- Doug Beardsley, LNHA, LALD, Vice President of Member Services, Care Providers of Minnesota
- Jill Schewe, LALD, Director of Assisted Living, Housing & Home Care, Care Providers of Minnesota
- Family and Resident Councils
- Lindsay Schmidt, LALD, Director of Marketing & Hospitality, Dellwood Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care
- Grounds and Contract Management
- John L. Huhn, Vice President of Senior Living Operations, Community Living Solutions
- Introduction to the Interdisciplinary Team
- Karolee Withers (formerly Alexander), RN, RAC-CT, Director of Clinical & Reimbursement Consulting, Pathway Health
- Licensed Assisted Living Survey & Enforcement Process
- Doug Beardsley, LNHA, LALD, Vice President of Member Services, Care Providers of Minnesota
- Marketing & Sales Basics
- Monica Hunter, Senior Director of Business Development, Lifespark Senior Living (Formerly Tealwood Senior Living)
- Minnesota Nursing Practice - Key Concepts and Practical Applications
- Karolee Withers (formerly Alexander), RN, RAC-CT, Director of Clinical & Reimbursement Consulting, Pathway Health
- Minnesota Vulnerable Adult Protection
- Linda Hall, MA, BSN, RN, CPHQ, Nurse Consultant, Advanced Health Institute (AHI)
- Physical Environment Requirements – Dementia Care
- Michael Mireau, Public Health Architect, Assisted Living Physical Environment Supervisor, Engineering Services, Minnesota Department of Health
- Quality Management Activity
- Racey Gasior, MS, Lead Quality & Experience Specialist, Lifespark (Formerly Tealwood Senior Living)
- Role of Long-Term Care Ombudsman
- Cheryl Hennen, State Long-Term Care Ombudsman, Office of Ombudsman for Long-Term Care
- Show Me the Money—Payment Sources
- Todd Bergstrom, Director of Research & Data Analysis, Care Providers of Minnesota
Mentorship
Care Providers of Minnesota has created a directory of members who are licensed Assisted Living Directors (LALDs) or licensed Health Service Executives (HSEs) through BELTSS and are willing to be a mentor to someone in the process of getting their LALD.
Other resources
Care Providers of Minnesota resource—Minnesota Assisted Living License Regulations: a hard copy of assisted living statutes and regulations. A digital version is included in the LALD program handbook.
National Association of Long-Term Care Administrator Boards (NAB)—LALD applicants may need to take and pass the NAB test, which has two components: National Core of Knowledge Exam for Long Term Care Administrators and National Residential Care/Assisted Living Administrators Line of Service Examination Program. Care Providers of Minnesota strongly recommends LALD applicants consider buying the NAB study guide and practice tests to increase the likelihood of passing success.