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Updated guidance on visitation provided by the DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
CMS, in conjunction with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), is updating its visitation guidance accordingly, but emphasizing the importance of maintaining infection prevention practices, given the continued risk of COVID-19 transmission. See the full guidance at the link below. https://www.cms.gov/files/document/qso-20-39-nh-revised.pdf
Read MorePreparing to apply for Assisted Living Licensure – Upcoming Teleconference Call with the Minnesota Department of Health
Please join as the Minnesota Department of Health hosts a presentation regarding assisted living licensure and what it means for you and your business. PowerPoint presentation will be available the day prior to the call if you would like to review/printout in advance of the presentation. Meeting number (access code): 187 036 0322 Meeting password: CQpxg4HQb33
Read MoreMarch is Social Worker Month!
The MASWA Board recognizes our social work colleagues are essential in supporting older adults to live their lives with dignity. The Board wants to thank all social workers for their tireless advocacy for those they serve. Happy Social Work Month!
Read MoreHome Care and Assisted Living Teleconference Call Thursday, March 4th – Customized Living Providers and Assisted Living Licensure
The Minnesota Department of Health will be hosting a presentation regarding assisted living licensure and what it means for you and your business. You can see all details for this and other calls here.. To receive information about upcoming calls Subscribe to Home Care Updates.
Read MoreAssisted Living Licensure: Resident Quality of Care and Outcomes Improvement Task Force
Attend this meeting presented by the Minnesota Department of Health on February 22nd to hear quality initiative presentations and discuss and finalize task force charter. Assisted Living Licensure Resident Quality of Care and Outcomes Improvement Task Force Date: Monday, Feb. 22, 2021 Time: 1:00 p.m.- 3:00 p.m. Topic: Hear quality initiative presentations and discuss and finalize task…
Read MoreHome Care and Assisted Living Updates from the Minnesota Department of Health
Date: Thursday February 18, 2021 Time: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM Topic: Information regarding changes to the laws that affect home care, assisted living and housing with services providers. Contact: lindsey.krueger@state.mn.us Please join us for a presentation regarding assisted living licensure. Topics will include: How an Assisted Living Facility License is different from a comprehensive home care license…
Read MoreJoin the Discussion on COVID-19 and Vaccine Distribution
Register today for a live Q&A event to hear the latest on the COVID-19 vaccine and ask your questions directly of our guests, Minnesota Department of Health Commissioner, Jan Malcolm and Director of Infectious Disease Epidemiology, Kris Ehresmann.
Read MoreAssisted Living Licensure Webpage Updates
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has updated their Assisted Living Licensure webpage. Information has been updated to provide further clarity on how to attend the Assisted Living Licensure hearing and methods an attendee can testify. In addition, MDH has posted its hearing exhibits pertaining to the Assisted Living Licensure Hearing which will begin on Tuesday,…
Read MoreConsumer Notification Requirements for Assisted Living Licensure Transition
The Minnesota Department of Health has published a bulletin to inform consumers and providers of the statutory changes resulting from December’s legislative special session impacting current housing with services registrants and home care license holders regarding future transition to assisted living consumer notice requirements. For the complete information bulletin, see Consumer Notification Requirements for Assisted Living Licensure…
Read MoreAssisted Living Licensure – Resident Quality of Care and Outcomes Improvement Task Force
From the Minnesota Department of Health Assisted Living Licensure Resident Quality of Care and Outcomes Improvement Task Force Date: January 4, 2021 Time: 2:00 – 4:00 pm CST Topic: Discuss and finalize charter. In addition, the task force will establish meeting routine and discuss initial ideas for identifying best practices recommendations. Meeting number (access code): 146 649 5510…
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