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...
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...