January 6, 2023 | Volume 38, Edition 1
TOP STORIES THIS WEEK
2023 legislative session starts
Audience: All members
Bringing new power & plenty of new faces to the state Capitol read more
DHS to offset employee retention credit from January 1, 2023, nursing facility rates
Audience: SNF/NF providers
We are very concerned about the state's decision to offset & have advocated...read more
It's a new year—Don’t forget about staff training requirements when planning your training calendar
Audience: All providers
Regardless of your facility type, you need to develop an initial orientation & training program read more
Moving forward with provider-driven network development
Audience: All members
We have been exploring the possibility of establishing a provider-driven network in MN read more
Dr. Cunningham selected as new MDH commissioner
Audience: All members
Dr. Cunningham replaces former Commissioner Jan Malcolm read more
COVID-19 UPDATES
New resource to encourage resident vaccinations
Audience: All members
AHCA/NCAL has developed a new #GetVaccinated handout to help LTC staff read more
Minnesota COVID-19 update
Audience: All members
Highlighting statistics for the last few weeks of 2022 read more
Mall of America COVID-19 vaccination site closure
Audience: All members
The vaccine will continue to be widely available through health systems, pharmacies...read more
CMS map for congregate care settings to determine county transmission levels
Audience: All members
Check out this week's map of Minnesota for case rate & percent positivity read more
What’s the difference between influenza (flu) and COVID-19?
Audience: All members
The CDC has developed an excellent site outlining similarities & differences read more
QUALITY
Open office hours for quality award application questions—They’re HERE!
Audience: All providers
You are applying for your award, but you have some questions—bring them all! read more
Nursing Home Leadership Roundtable begins January 11, 2023
Audience: SNF/NF providers
Learn about regulatory & clinical guidance changes, share best practices & engage read more
LEGISLATIVE / ADVOCACY
Minimum wage increase as of January 1
Audience: All members
With a new year comes the minimum wage increase, adjusted for inflation read more
LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES & EVENTS
Upcoming education opportunities focusing on mental health, wellness & nutrition
Audience: All members
Many free opportunities from NAMI & MGS in January read more
QAPI certified professional program via AHCA
Audience: SNF/NF providers
Invest in your team AND quality at the same time! read more
January 11 webinar on influenza & RSV in LTC
Audience: All members
MDH will be hosting a live webinar to review surveillance & infection prevention practices read more
WORKFORCE
Highlights from workforce boards joint meeting
Audience: All members
Last month, Nicole co-chaired the joint winter meeting of workforce boards read more
HCBS Scholarship Grant Program—Act now!
Audience: All members
Applications are due by 11:59 PM on January 6, 2023 read more
Wellness resources—Post-holiday wellbeing strategies
Audience: All members
The period after the holidays can leave some people feeling down read more
PAYMENT
Certificate of Rent Paid (CRP) forms due to renters by January 31, 2023
Audience: All members
It's that time of year again where a CRP must be provided read more
ASSOCIATION
Meet Jim Feyder, Employee of the Year Award recipient
Audience: All members
As the maintenance director at Southview Acres Healthcare Center, Jim Feyder “carries the weight of the building’s health on his shoulders—in every sense of the word.” read more
What a great way to start the new year!
Audience: All members
Just in case your new year’s resolution was related to professional growth...read more
NATIONAL
Now available—Draft MDS 3.0 Item Sets 1.18.11
Audience: SNF/NF providers
The MDS Item Sets v1.18.11 will be effective beginning October 1, 2023 read more
January 11 conversation with Moving Forward Coalition chair
Audience: SNF/NF providers
Join the coalition chair & members of the steering committee to learn more read more
Instructions available for reporting annual influenza vaccination data
Audience: SNF/NF providers
CDC has provided additional guidance & clarification on NHSN flu vaccination data read more
STATE
One of many DHS change in ownership forms updated
Audience: All members
MHCP has published a new version of the Provider Entity Sale or Transfer Addendum read more
DHS to hold Waiver Reimagine webinar on January 11
Audience: Assisted living & home care providers
The webinar is for people who currently receive waiver services, their families, lead staff...read more
Assisted Living & Home Care Provider Social Connection Grant opened January 3, 2023
Audience: Assisted living & home care providers
Do not delay in planning to apply! read more
Health Regulation Division surveyed over 50% of the licensed capacity at ALs across the state
Audience: Assisted living providers
HRD meets ALL milestone to fulfill HRD's public protection mission read more
REGULATORY
Assisted living survey tip—MDH’s expectations for side rails
Audience: Assisted living providers
MDH continues to issue many correction orders regarding bed side rails in AL facilities read more
Remember to clear a path from all exits this winter
Audience: Assisted living providers
A quick reminder now that Minnesota is settling into winter & snow read more
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