In the complex and delicate world of healthcare, trust is the currency that fuels productive relationships, ensures patient safety, and drives excellence in care. For healthcare organizations, establishing and maintaining trust between supervisors and staff is not...

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) updated the critical element pathways for seven areas to reflect the addition of enhanced barrier precautions to infection prevention and control program requirements. Click on the download arrow for a copy of the...

Minnesota Senior Care providers face unique challenges when it comes to accommodating residents who use cannabis. With the legalization of medical cannabis in the state, it's necessary for settings to establish guidelines for cannabis storage, compliance with state...

Navigating Regulatory Considerations   The evolving landscape of recreational cannabis legalization has sparked discussions about cannabis use by residents in senior care settings, such as nursing homes and assisted living organizations. In Minnesota, where medical...

In the wake of a new 2023 Minnesota law is legalizing the recreational use of Cannabis; the landscape of healthcare, especially in senior care settings, is transforming. Since cannabis products have not been widely used in older adult care in the past, there is a need...

Thursday, February 8 10:30 a.m. Nurse Leadership Panel Discussion Presented with nurse leaders Shelly Hanneken, Jesse Noska, Jessica Gier, Brianna Andrafsi, and Brianna Olson.    2:30 p.m. Pharmacogenic Testing for Improved Health Outcomes Presented with Shelly...

After much reflection and consideration, we have decided to rebrand our organization to better reflect our mission and commitment to serving the aging population. We are excited to introduce our new name: EverCare Aging Services Consulting.   This change is not just...

With the challenging workforce, organizations are trying everything to maximize their staff resources. Several questions came into LeadingAge MN over the past several weeks asking about using trained medication aides (TMAs) who were trained out of state. LeadingAge MN...

Reporting information about infectious illnesses, including influenza, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19), is often required in our settings. Two reporting mechanisms are in place to collect data, including the National Health and Safety...

Whenever a nursing home changes ownership, the new owner must apply for an operating license before taking over the operations of an already licensed organization. Aug. 1, amendments to the change of ownership (CHOW) process took effect. The current licensee remains...