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Teleconference Calls
MDH's Assisted Living staff will be offering a series of informational calls for providers to help them understand and implement assisted living regulations.
If you require an accommodation for disability such as captions or other services to participate in the meeting, please contact us at least five days in advance of the session.
- Phone: 651-201-4200
- Email: health.assistedliving@state.mn.us
On this page:
- Assisted Living Licensure Quarterly Updates
- How to Conduct an Internal Investigation
- Assisted Living Pre-Termination Appeals
- The Licensed Assisted Living Director: Licensing and Practice Requirements in Minnesota
- Bed Rail and Assistive Device Safety Regulation
- Assisted Living Surveys and Investigations
- Assisted Living Licensure Renewals
- Assisted Living Lunch & Learn: Emergency Preparedness
Assisted Living Licensure Quarterly Updates
Date: Monday, Aug. 19
Time: 1 – 2:15 p.m.
The Minnesota Department of Health is hosting a quarterly assisted living update webinar for providers to learn about the most recent assisted living licensing and regulation trends. This webinar will be recorded and posted at a later date for those unable to join the live presentation.
Topics:
- Hot topics in Assisted Living regulation
- Most cited Assisted Living survey correction orders
- Complaint investigation trends
- Licensing update
Presentation: 2024-08-19 Assisted Living Quarterly Update (PDF)
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Contact information
If you have questions, please email health.homecare@state.mn.us or health.assistedliving@state.mn.us.
How to Conduct an Internal Investigation
Supervisor Rhylee Gilb and Manager Matt Heffron will educate assisted living and home care providers how best to conduct an internal investigation and share investigation tips based on lessons learned through the MDH complaint investigation process.
Presentation: 2023-11-17 How to Conduct an Internal Investigation (PDF)
Assisted Living Pre-Termination Appeals
Join HRD Reconsideration Unit Supervisor Ben Hanson to learn more about the assisted living pre-termination appeals process, what types of termination issues are being submitted for appeal, and data related to appeal outcomes.
Presentation: 2023-11-03 Assisted Living Pre-Termination Appeals (PDF)
The Licensed Assisted Living Director: Licensing and Practice Requirements in Minnesota
MDH Health Regulation Division (HRD) will host the Board of Executives for Long-Term Care Services and Supports (BELTSS) on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at noon to present the most frequently asked questions about Licensed Assisted Living Director (LALD) licensure and practice requirements. BELTSS staff will also review recent updates to the BELTSS website where resources can be found for LALDs or those interested in becoming LALDs, and HRD staff will speak to application of Minn. Stat. 144G requirements and the LALD role.
Presentation: 2023-04-19 Licensed Assisted Living Director: Licensing and Practice Requirements in MN
Bed Rail and Assistive Device Safety Regulation
Please join the MDH Health Regulation Division for a WebEx presentation to review the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) guidelines for bedrail assessment and safety. This WebEx will be presented by MDH federal and state regulators to provide the current clinical and regulatory standards to ensure residents or clients utilizing hospital bedrails, consumer portable bedrails or other assistive devices are assessed for appropriateness and safety to avoid serious injury or death.
Presentation: 2023-02-17 Bedrail and Assistive Device Safety Regulation (PDF)
Assisted Living Surveys and Investigations
You are invited to join the Assisted Living Survey and Investigation WebEx Series on Wednesdays this fall hosted by the MDH Health Regulation Division.
We encourage assisted living providers and stakeholders to attend to learn about the first year of assisted living licensure implementation, what surveyors and investigators are citing in facilities, and how providers can comply with the new assisted living regulations.
Call Documents
Presentation will be posted below one business day prior to the call.
Topics: MN Food Code in Assisted Living
Topics: OHFC Investigations and Assisted Living Complaints
Topics: Physical Plant and Emergency Preparedness
Topics: Year in Review: The First Year of Assisted Living Licensure Implementation
Assisted Living Licensure Renewals
These sessions will focus on providing information and education on how to be successful with Assisted Living Licensure Renewal. Calls will be held via WebEx from 10:00 a.m to 11:30 a.m.
Call Documents
Topics: Proration, Provisional Licenses, Physical Environment Update, Lessons Learned
Topics: Fees & Fines, Tips & Tricks, Capacity Changes, Legislative Updates, AL Application Updates
Topics: Renewal Requirements, Renewal Application Review, Assisted Living Website Review, Important information and Dates
Topics: Renewal Application Review, Checklist and Resources, Q&A
Topics: Renewal Requirements, Renewal Application Review, Assisted Living Website Review, Important information and Dates
Topics: Proration & Randomized Renewal Period, Renewal Application, Capacity Changes & Physical Environment
Topics: Assisted Living Licensure overview, Renewal Application, & Renewal Process
Assisted Living Lunch & Learn: Emergency Preparedness
These Lunch and Learn sessions will help how your assisted living facility can prepare for emergencies. The series featured detailed information on risk assessment, polices and procedures, communications, and testing.
Call Documents
Topics: Testing
Topics: Communication
Topics: Policies and Procedures
Topics: Risk Assessment
Topics: Emergency Preparedness Overview