2022 nursing facility cost report & supplemental schedule due February 1, 2023
Audience: SNF/NF providers
There will be no extensions provided after the submission deadline read more
OIG report on COVID-19 infection rates
Audience: SNF/NF providers
More than 1,300 facilities had extremely high infection rates during COVID-19 surges read more
Data show nursing facilities continue to experience job losses
Audience: SNF/NF providers
Facilities continue to face an unprecedented workforce shortage in the aftermath of COVID-19 read more
COVID-19 UPDATES
MDH extends community outreach to those most impacted by COVID-19
Audience: All members
Contracting with 48 community partners to serve communities hit hardest by the pandemic read more
COVID-19 vaccine & booster resources
Audience: All members
The #GetVaccinated site provides materials, graphics & more for staff & residents read more
Minnesota COVID-19 update
Audience: All members
Reported cases are down in almost every region of Minnesota 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
CDC releases respiratory disease dashboard
Audience: All members
The interactive dashboard can be used to follow trends & see comparisons read more
QUALITY
CMS Quality in Focus training videos released
Audience: SNF/NF providers
Short videos tailored to increase quality of care & decrease survey deficiencies read more
Review your SNF’s QRP quarterly Provider Preview Reports through February 16
Audience: Skilled nursing facilities
Reports contain provider performance scores for quality measures read more
LEGISLATIVE / ADVOCACY
This week at the Capitol—Introduction of the governor’s budget
Audience: All members
With a record $17.6 billion surplus, the governor had plenty of money to go around read more
St. Paul’s earned sick & safe time ordinance
Audience: All members
The city council approved a series of updates to the ordinance read more
LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES & EVENTS
New Assisted Living Academy coming in March!
Audience: All members
Offering a hybrid certificate program for AL directors & nurses alike read more
Many upcoming education opportunities
Audience: All members
Get your calendars ready for education & events to help you stay on track read more
Get a peek into the HRD Collaborative Safety Review & Mapping from provider perspective & industry partners
Audience: Assisted living providers
Hear from providers who have participated in collaborative safety review & mapping read more
Housing Support informational webinar for Housing Stabilization Services providers scheduled for February 1
Audience: Assisted living providers
Learn more & becoming familiar with the Housing Supports program read more
WORKFORCE
Workforce recruitment initiative
Audience: All members
We are pleased to announce that our proposal was approved! read more
CareerForce Workforce Wednesday—Biases, microaggressions & code switching in the workplace
Audience: All members
Join for an engaging virtual discussion to take an in-depth look at biases & more read more
OSHA 300A submission reminder
Audience: All members
Reminding employers that OSHA will begin collecting CY2022 form 300A data on January 2 read more
Wellness resources—Good food, good mood
Audience: All members
Our mood is often connected to the food & drink we consume read more
ASSOCIATION
Sharlene Knutson—Administrator of the Year
Audience: All members
Sharlene Knutson, administrator at McIntosh Senior Living, is the 2022 Administrator of the Year Award recipient because of her outstanding commitment to quality care. Check out what her colleagues had to say to illustrate why she was selected for the 2022 award!read more
Emerging Leaders Group still open for members—Join us!
Audience: All members
ELG kicked off last week with an ice-breaker & discussion about plans for the year read more
STATE
Age-Friendly Minnesota proposals due February 6
Audience: All members
The first round of community grants Q&A has been posted on the AFMN site read more
Highlights from Medical Assistance roundtable meeting
Audience: All members
Discussions on the topic of MA continuous coverage unwinding & more read more
Home Care & Assisted Living Advisory Council meets
Audience: Assisted living & home care providers
Majority of the time was spent reviewing submissions for the latest social connection grants read more
REGULATORY
Wrapping up IJs issued in 2022
Audience: SNF/NF providers
The "good news" is that is appears IJs dropped to slightly less than 100 citations in 2022 read more
Assisted living survey tip—Complete those discharge summaries!
Audience: Assisted living providers
A common correction order issued during AL surveys relates to the resident record read more
