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MDH: Updated Information on New Survey Guidance

On January 9, 2013 by Darrell Shreve

The Minnesota Department of Health will have its statewide conference call on the changes in survey guidance on advance directives, end of life care, and feeding tubes on January 16 from 1:00 to 2:30. The conference call will consist of a panel including an ombudsman, a provider attorney, a medical director, a facility quality expert, and a survey director.

DHS: Waivers/Alternative Care to Undergo New Record Review

On November 28, 2012 by Mary Youle

On November 19, the Department of Human Services (DHS) sent out MHCP Provider Update WAV-12-01, with information about a new process for providers enrolled to provide waiver services or Alternative Care (AC) services. DHS says this Provider Record Review process is designed to prepare for implementation of the new HCBS Waiver Provider Standards.

MN Officials Recognize Nursing Homes, Hospitals for Staff Flu Vaccinations

On August 22, 2012 by Jessica Sorensen

Last week, the Minnesota Department of Health recognized nearly 200 hospitals and nursing homes, including dozens of Aging Services members, for their participation in the award-winning FluSafe program.

Home Care: Proposed Fees for New Home Care Licenses Are Under Development

On August 15, 2012 by Mary Youle

At a meeting yesterday afternoon, the Minnesota Department of Health met with provider representatives to begin discussions of license fees for the new home care licenses that will be proposed in 2013 legislation – the Basic license and the Comprehensive license. Mary Youle represented Aging Services of Minnesota at the meeting.

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