MN-DONA FOCUS SPECIAL POINTS OF INTEREST: Personal Balance V O L 4 , I S S U E 1 M A R C H 2 0 1 5 Scholarship Letter from the President District Reports Classifieds Spring Conference Brochure INSIDE THIS ISSUE: President’s Message 1 Classified Ad’s 1 Membership Information 2 News Release 2 Posting Staff Hours 3 Personal Balance Scholarship Application 4 District Reports 5-7 Webmaster Report 8 New & Renewing Members 10-12 Sponsors 13-15 Board members, Committee Chairs, 2015 Calendar 16 Kit Welchlin will be our keynote speaker at Spring Conference 2015. He has entertained us before at fall conference, and this year will be no different! He will present “How to Communicate with Difficult People We Can’t Stand!!” I hope you are planning to attend our Spring Conference at Arrowwood Resort in beautiful Alexandria, MN. Please share the brochure with all of your Assisted Living RN’s in leadership roles, encouraging them to attend too. We all need to remember to take time for ourselves, in order to stay re-charged and energized. The board has worked hard this year finalizing and rewriting the constitution and bylaws, adding Assisted Living RN’s in leadership roles into our membership. Our website is updated reflecting this addition and we do have a flyer that can be handed out at meetings to all of your Assisted Living RN colleagues. The next step is to build on this foundation, to ensure we support these leaders in Libby Lindberg RN, DON MN-DONA President Assisted Living. This is my last newsletter as President of this wonderful organization. I have truly been blessed to have a wonderful board around me during this journey. I call each of them my friend, which is an important piece for board work to be accomplished. Stacy Lind will take over the presidency at our annual meeting on April 17th 2015. She will do a fantastic job continuing our evolution of our membership. Libby Lindberg RN, DON MN-DONA President Help Wanted Help Wanted NEW POSTING! Spring Conference Committee Chairperson MN-DONA Liaisons: MN-DONA Board Positions Available starting April 2015 Immediate part-time opening for energetic, creative person that likes to help serve others. No experience required! Responsibilities include: Plan and coordinate the Spring Conference for the educational development of nursing management in LTC. We are looking for people to be liaisons to other partner organizations so we are in the know! Liaison positions that are open are: MOLN MN HAI Prevention Advisory Group Responsibilities include: Attending meetings and bringing information to MN-DONA. President Elect Treasurer District Director 1 District Director 3 District Director 5 District Director 7 Please visit the MN-DONA website for more information. VOL 4, ISSUE 1 MN-DONA Membership Benefits How does your membership benefit you? You get: The quarterly edition of Focus (MN-DONA’s online newsletter emailed to members) Access to the MN-DONA website (www.MNDONA.org) Educational programs at the Spring and Fall Conferences Scholarship opportunities (Educational and Personal Balance) District meetings held around the state to meet with DONs and ADONs in your area to discuss current issues Liaisons to organizations like; Minnesota Medical Directors Association, Leading Age of Minnesota Board of Directors, Care Providers of Minnesota Regulatory Affairs, Stratis, APIC MN, Minnesota Center for Nursing, and the University of Minnesota School of Nursing. And much more! Saying Goodbye To One Of Our Own... Comeau, Deborah A. Sunrise 5/25/54, Sunset 12/27/2014 age 60, of Robbinsdale, MN. Beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, cousin, friend and past co-worker. Survived by her loving husband and childhood sweetheart, Robert (Bob) Simning; her incredible sons and their families, Brooks (Jennie) Simning, and grandsons, Kellen and Kai, and Adam (Inga) Simning and granddaughters, Mira and Raiya; her dear mom, Dorothy; her loving sister, brothers and their families: Mary (Walter) Jacks, Jeff (Jane) Comeau and Tom (Connie) Comeau; many nieces, nephews, their families, her in-laws, cousins; and her loyal dog, Lily. She was preceded in death by her dad, Don and grandparents. While we grieve her death, we will remember her generosity and compassion for others. She lived a life of service working as a RN for over 36 years and as community volunteer for decades. She cared for many but especially loved the elderly and those impoverished of body and/or spirit. She loved to laugh, read, and was grateful for her life. Deb considered the world her church and believed God or beauty could be found, nearly everywhere and in most everyone. She believed it was our job to find something about each person to love and nurture no matter how challenging this could be. Safe journey Deb. A private ceremony was held on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2015, followed by memorial gathering at the Lakewood Cemetery Garden Mausoleum. PAGE 2 VOL 4, ISSUE 1 CMS Provides Clarification on Posting Nursing Staff Hours At the request of LeadingAge Minnesota and the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has clarified that facilities do not have to post the total number of hours under F356. The regulation requires facilities to post daily the number of nursing staff, by classification and the hours they worked on each shift. MDH has issued some citations when the facility did not aggregate the number of hours. The following example of a compliant posting for the day shift provided by CMS: 7 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. - 2 LPNs 11 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. - 1 LPN 7 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. - 5 CNAs 7 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. - 1 RN Note that the resident, family member or surveyor can tell how many LPNs, CNAs, or RNs were working at any time during the day shift. For example, at 10 a.m. there were two LPNs but at noon there were three. Definitions of a shift: In its response to comments on the interim rule, CMS acknowledged that not all facilities use the same definitions of a shift. Some employees work part-time, and some work across the normal shift boundaries. In the example above, if the LPN had worked from 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., the posting should show that time for the LPN. How to record night shift: CMS also acknowledged that most facilities have day, evening and night shifts, with the night shift typically starting at 11 p.m. The facility starts its posting for the day with the morning shift and ends it with the night shift. CMS does not expect the facility to report one hour of the night shift on one day and seven hours on the next. Other criteria for posting hours: Providers should also be aware of other problems with the postings that MDH has cited, which include: Not posting daily (e.g., one posting being left up for several days); Not posting in an easily accessible area; Using FTEs (full-time equivalents), which do not indicate how many CNAs, for example, are working when some of them only work part of a shift; Not including all shifts; and Not including all three classifications. Available to LeadingAge Minnesota members is an Excel worksheet that contains a blank daily form that can be used for posting. The template allows for easy addition or subtraction rows to accommodate more or fewer staff, categories of personnel and shift times. Access to template is noted in the November 12th Advantage Newsletter. PUBLISHED: November 12, 2014 PAGE 3 VOL 4, District I Report District I has plans to meet on March 12th at Joe DiMaggio’s on Erskine at noon. Lunch will be provided by Jon Langlois with McKesson. We have had significant turnover in our District of DONs and look forward to meeting everyone. As always we welcome new and returning DONs in our area to participate. We review staffing, policies, and survey processes. We will miss the leadership of Diane Grove but she will be pleased that we are following her example of teamwork/ camaraderie. I would like to encourage members to register for the Spring Conference and Annual Meeting. District I will be needing a member to replace Diane as our representative. ISSUE 1 WE NEED YOU Open Position District Director District 1 Meets every other Thursday at noon at Joe DiMaggio’s in Erskine District II Report Patricia Smedstad District Director It was great to see District 2 members at the Leading Age Conference. Our district has been working on developing a standard agenda for our monthly meetings. Meetings are monthly on the third Friday of every month. See you there and bring your AL directors to the meetings. District III District 3 is looking forward to including Assisted Living RNs in our group. Please pass the word in your area. We are excited for the election of District 3 chair during the Annual Meeting coming April 16-17th in Alexandria. I will miss the great friendships I have made over the last four years. MNDONA is a great organization and I would not have dodged the survey bullets well without them. Lori Lori Olson District Director PAGE 5 VOL 4, ISSUE 1 District IV Report Our Meeting Schedule is the first Wednesday of every month at Old Chicago (4040 2nd St. S, St. Cloud). This past quarter, we’ve met monthly and had some great discussions/ networking. We’ve had presentations on staffing/recruitment techniques and Clozapine. We typically also meet quarterly with the area hospital to discuss any concerns and how best to make the discharge and SNF admission process smoother. Staffing continues to be a monthly discussion, discussed some facilities are going to 12 hour shifts; others are using other non-registered staff on the floor and that it seems staff are burning out. The other big news discussed at our district is the addition of Assisted Living to MNDONA! This will be a good change as we all are caring for seniors in a similar fashion. Lisa Bahr District Director Our Meeting Schedule is the first Wednesday of every month at Old Chicago (4040 2nd ST S, St. Cloud) Those who are part of Leading Age were also welcoming the break for that conference. District IV is always looking for and would like to welcome any new members at our monthly meetings. Our meetings are a great chance to break away and meet with others in our profession who share similar challenges. Feel free to contact me with any questions! Thank-you, Lisa Bahr RN DON 320-274-2594 [email protected] PAGE 6 VOL 4, ISSUE 1 District V Report Colleen Ludwikowski, District Director As we continue to meet every other month I am reminded how lucky we are to have the MN-DONA organization. Every meeting I am surrounded by individuals who have a wealth of knowledge. They are willing to share information, policies, experience and support. Many times I have heard “I couldn’t do this job without the MNDONA group of colleagues and friends.” Over the past year district 5 has celebrated the retirement of a group of wonderful individuals. Each has been an important part of the MNDONA group on a district and state level. The years of experiences and knowledge has been a wonderful asset and an inspiration to many DONs. LaVonne, Ellen, Lenore, Julie, Judy, and Diane. I want to thank you each for your calmness, leadership, and friendship. Enjoy your retirement. Relax, and take some time to take care of yourself. District VI Meetings are held at the Pizza Ranch in Mankato on the 2nd Wednesday every other month. (January, March, May, July, September, November) Next Meeting is held on March 11th Peggy Qual District Director Come and join the discussion! District VII When: 03/05/2015 - 03/05/2015 Time: 8:00am Location: Perkins 951 West 78th St., Chanhassen, MN Thrifty White Sponsored breakfast. Guest speaker. RSVP to Lynn Hasselius 952-445-4155 [email protected] PAGE 7 Catherine Carlson District Director VOL 4, ISSUE 1 News from our Webmaster... Hello Everyone, I hope you are all visiting the website! There are always pertinent events to check out. I would love to receive any educational opportunities you’d like to share. The Regional Legislative Forums are posted and you can register on our site. Due to the renovation at the capitol, Leading Age brought the “Days at the Capitol” to our communities. Grab your staff, residents and community members to… “Face Aging”! MOLN and Care Providers are having events at the capitol – posted on our site as well. PAGE 8 Spring is almost here and so is the MN-DONA Spring Conference! Registration is open on the website. Please invite your/our Assisted Living RN Managers. We are excited to network and bond with them. They can join MN-DONA right now for only $66! It’s a small fee to help keep us as effective leaders. You can also find us on Facebook and LinkedIn. Jenny Parker RN, DON MN-DONA Webmaster [email protected] VOL 4, ISSUE 1 Welcome New Members MN-DONA would like to welcome the following new members who joined during the months of December 2014, January, February 2015. Thank you for your support! First Name Last Name Job Title Company Jennifer Anderson Homecare Director - Pointe and Pioneer Pointe Suites Heidi Ewing RN, Case Manager Park Terrace Assisted Living City Fergus Falls State MN Buffalo MN 4 Stacy Jacobson RN, DON Clarkfield Care Center Clarkfield MN 5 Tami Jo Johnson Clinical Director Ecumen Oaks & Pines Hutchinson MN 4 Judie Kanten RN Supervisor/The SUMMIT Villa St. Vincent/The SUMMIT Crookston MN 1 Stacy Krause DNS Golden Living Center Slayton MN 5 Jodi Lewis AL - RN PioneerCare Suites/Pioneer Pointe Fergus Falls MN 3 Kathe Miranowski Administrator/Interim DON Tyler MN 5 Jodi Monitor RN, CHPN Director of Nursing Tyler Healthcare Center - Sunrise Manor Martin Luther Care Center Bloomington MN 7 Jodi Nelson Director of Assisted Living Prairie Pines Community Fosston MN 1 Michelle Noreen DON Oakland Park Nursing Home MN 1 Emily Nyberg Home Care Director Jones-Harrison Thief River Falls Minneapolis MN 7 Lana Port RN, DON Viewcrest Health Center Duluth MN 2 Monica Schroeder DON Thief River Care Center MN 1 Angela Stevens Ecumen Pathstone Crossing MN 6 Cindy Stinson Clinical Director of Assisted Living RN, DON Thief River Falls Mankato Luther Haven Nursing Home Montevideo MN 5 Donna Stresnak The Gardens of St. Gertrude's The Gardens of St. Gertrude's Shakopee MN 7 Laurie Terning Clinical Director Ecumen of Litchfield - Emmanuel Litchfield MN 4 Jacqueline Tlam RN, Home Care Coordinator Good Samaritan - The Pines Jackson MN 5 PAGE 10 District 3 VOL 4, ISSUE 1 Renewing Members MN-DONA would like to thank the following members who renewed their membership during the months of December 2014, January, February 2015. Thank you for your support! First Toni Last Name Bandow Ostendorf Caption describing Gayleor graphic. Bauer picture Job Title Company City District RN-BC, DNS Good Samaritan Society - Jackson Jackson 6 ADON Northfield Hospital LTC Center Northfield 6 Nancy Brainard RN, Consultant Pathway Health White Bear 7 Jennifer Capra DON Sunnyside Health Care Center Cloquet 2 “To catch the reader's attention, place an interesting sentence or quote from the story Jessica Chenze RN, DON Viking Manor Nursing Home Ulen 3 Valorie Derby RN, DON Park River Estates Care Center Coon Rapids 7 Nicole Eisel RN, DON Evansville Care Center Evansville 3 Jennifer Fitch DON Andrew Residence Minneapolis 7 Maria Freidlund Administrator Aitkin Health Services Aitkin 4 Ashley Gagola RN, DON Havenwood Care Center Bemidji 1 Diane George DON Heritage Living Center Park Rapids 3 Tricia Hove DON McIntosh Senior Living McIntosh 1 Deanna Hrdlicka RN, DON, BSN Tuff Memorial Hills 5 Karen Kuzel DON Ebenezer Ridges Care Center Burnsville 7 Sheryl Leoni RN, DON Essentia Health Virginia Care Center Virginia 2 Susan Lindberg RN, C, ADON First Care Medical Services Fosston 1 here.” PAGE 11 VOL 4, ISSUE 1 Renewing Members (Continued) MN-DONA would like to thank the following members who renewed their membership during the months of December 2014, January, February 2015. Thank you for your support! First Name Last Name Job Title Company City District Mary Ellen Mullholand Caption describing picture or graphic. Melissa Peterson DON Centracare Paynesville-Koronis Manor - PAHCS Paynesville 4 RN, DON Eventide Senior Living Communities Moorhead 3 Audrey DON Augustana HCC of Hastings Hastings 7 DON/MDS Coordinator Aitkin Health Services Aitkin 4 Littlefork Medical Center Littlefork 2 Roche “To catch the reader's attention, place an interesting sentence or quote from the story Cindy Roden Kathleen Sather DON Mary Thesing RN, Retired Kathryn Wornson VP, DON here.” 4 Our Lady of Peace Home PAGE 12 St. Paul 7 VOL 4, ISSUE Platinum Sponsors Elim Preferred Services James Letich 3500 Holly Lane, #30 Plymouth MN 55447 P: 763.550.9486 F: 763.550.1458 [email protected] www.epsmn.com Gold Sponsors Merwin LTC Pharmacy Roger McKnight 1811 Old Hwy 8 NW New Brighton MN 55112 P: 651.605.5392 F: 763.746.9891 [email protected] www.merwinltc.com Omnicare Minnesota On-Site Care, LLC Dawn Tuttle 4001 Lakebreeze Ave N, Suite 10 Brooklyn Center MN 55429 P: 507.384.1872 F: 763.259.0529 [email protected] www.omnicare.com Mark Fincham 5201 Eden Ave, Ste 50 Edina MN 55436 P: 952.929.2060 F: 952.929.2067 [email protected] www.onsitecare.net Thrifty White Pharmacy Services Larry Palmer 6055 Nathan Lane N., Suite 200 Plymouth MN 55442 P: 763.513.4359 F: 763.463.4459 [email protected] www.thriftywhite.com/longtermcare PAGE 13 1 VOL 4, ISSUE 1 Bronze Sponsors LeadingAge Minnesota Guardian Pharmacy McKesson Medical-Surgical Mark Boe 3601 18th St S, Suite 101 St Cloud MN 56301 P: 320.230.1050 F: 320.230.1051 [email protected] Kristen Sheffer 8121 10th Ave N Golden Valley MN 55427 P: 800.328.8111 x 57145 F: 763.241.4033 [email protected] Mobilex USA Novo Nordisk, Inc. Sanofi Debbie Begg 6185 Huntley Rd., Ste Q Columbus OH 43229 P: 866.682.5454 ext. 2238 F: 614.888.0027 [email protected] Nicole Pulsifer 501 137th Ave NW Spicer MN 56288 P: 320.217.9441 [email protected] Tracie Crassas 4737 County Road 101, #111 Minnetonka MN 55345 P: 763.228.4817 [email protected] Gayle Kvenvold 2550 University Ave W, Suite 350S St. Paul MN 55114 P: 651.603.3500 F: 651.645.0002 [email protected] SCA Personal Care Tammy Anderson 4094 Preserve Place White Bear Lake MN 55110 P: 651.260.6489 [email protected] Copper Sponsors 3M Critical & Chronic CareSolutions Division American Medical Technologies ARKRAY Susan Schuler 6615 S. Saunders Lake Drive Minnetrista MN 55364 P: 952.388.4340 F: 651.964.2781 [email protected] Chris Leitz 5198 W 76th St Minneapolis MN 55439 P: 952.646.3226 [email protected] CMA Custom Medical Solutions HealthEast Medical Lab Mary Blackford 30 West Water St St Paul MN 55107 P: 612.221.3238 F: 651.292.0144 [email protected] Paul Bussey 7100 Northland Circle, #410 Brooklyn Park MN 55428 P: 952.913.5930 F: 763.535.5965 Eric Razskazoff 1690 University Ave. W, Suite 255 St Paul MN 55104 P: 651.326.3558 F: 651.326.8434 [email protected] Molly Fischer W6943 Hawkfield Ct Greenville WI 54942 P: 920.205.5641 F: 651.635.9174 [email protected] [email protected] Lakewood Health System Cathline Helstrom 401 Prairie Avenue Staples MN 56479 P: 218.894.8205 [email protected] PAGE 14 VOL 4, ISSUE 1 Copper Sponsors (continued) Martin Bros. Medical Supplies Merwin Home Medical Northwest Respiratory Services Erika Kramer 6623 Chancellor Dr Cedar Falls IA 50613 P: 800.847.2404 [email protected] Dan Steinhauser 3001 Louisiana Ave N New Hope MN 55427 P: 763.535.5335 F: 763.536.3590 [email protected] Dana Brandt 716 Prior Ave N St Paul MN 55104 P: 651.603.8720 F: 651.603.8723 [email protected] Pathway Health Professional Portable X-Ray, Inc. Sterling LTC Pharmacy Kelly Shuna 2025- 4th Street White Bear Lake MN 55110 P: 651.407.8699 F: 651.829.4721 [email protected] Gaute Sandberg 4801 W 81st St, Suite 118 Bloomington MN 55437 P: 952.915.9779 F: 952.915.9597 [email protected] Tim Peterson 1601 State Ave NW Owatonna MN 55060 P: 507.438.0544 F: 877.340.4450 [email protected] Stratis Health Walgreens Infusion Services Weber & Judd LTC Pharmacy Cathy Weik 2901 Metro Dr, Suite 400 Bloomington MN 55425 P: 952.853.8519 F: 952.853.8503 [email protected] Jean S. Vollmuth 2750 Arthur St. Roseville MN 55113 P: 651.635.9272 F: 651.635.9174 [email protected] Sarah Brown 1814- 15th Street NW Rochester MN 55901 P: 507.285.9079 F: 507.289.2190 [email protected] Patron Sponsors Pacent Solutions Care Providers of Minnesota Kreisers, Inc. Doug Beardsley 7851 Metro Parkway, Ste 200 Bloomington MN 55425 P: 952.854.2489 [email protected] Dianna Rajski 2200 W 46th St Sioux Falls SD 57105 P: 605.336.1155 [email protected] Tom Spencer 2901 Louisiana Ave N New Hope MN 55427 P: 763.575.8010 Ext. 104 [email protected] St. Croix Hospice Voigt, Rode & Boxeth, LLC Theresa Myers 7200 Hudson Blvd, Suite 230 Oakdale MN 55128 P: 651.735.3656 [email protected] Amanda Stutz 2550 University Ave W, Ste 190S St Paul MN 55114 P: 651.209.6161 [email protected] PAGE 15 VOL 4, ISSUE 1 Board of Directors President: Libby Lindberg [email protected] W: 612.925.7291 President-Elect: Stacy Lind [email protected] W: 763.531.5064 MN-DONA 2015 Board of Directors & Committee Chairs District V Director: Colleen Ludwikowski [email protected] W: 507.872.5300 Spring Conference: (OPEN POSITION) Board Liaison- Libby Lindberg [email protected] W: 612.925.7291 District VI Director: Margaret “Peggy” Qual [email protected] W: 507.434.8630 Scholarship/Education: Laura Revering [email protected] W: 612.238.2401 Corresponding Secretary: Kendra Hiles [email protected] W: 507-238-8155 District VII Director: Catherine Carlson [email protected] W: 651.645.6453 ext. 123 Recording Secretary: Melanie Huls [email protected] W: 507.938.4151 Webmaster: Jennifer Parker [email protected] W: 507.938.4151 Treasurer: Barb Hylle [email protected] W: 612.879.2867 Committees District I Director: (OPEN POSITION) Interested in filling this position? Contact Libby Lindberg District II Director: Pat Smedstad [email protected] W:218.226.6304 District III Director: Lori Olson [email protected] W: 218.238.5944 District IV Director: Lisa Bahr [email protected] W: 320.764.2300 Constitution/Bylaws: Jeneva Bellefeuille [email protected] W: 320.631.4103 Finance: Laura duCharme [email protected] W: 507.247.2278 Publicity/Membership: Irmgard Boyer [email protected] W: 218.927.2164 MN-DONA Office 2626 E 82nd St, Suite 270 Bloomington MN 55425 Phone: 952.858.8875/800.958.8875 Fax: 952.858.8950 www.mndona.org Staff Contacts: Administration/Conferences [email protected] IT [email protected] Legislative: Judy Dahl [email protected] W: 320.312.2109 Membership/Sponsors [email protected] Nominating: Julie Manley-Hartje [email protected] W: 218.999.5998 Newsletter/Committees [email protected] Fall Conference: Nola Smith [email protected] C: 703.835.3925 2015 Calendar 3/25 March Board of Directors Meeting in St Cloud 4/16-4/17 Spring Conference in Alexandria 5/19-5/20 Annual Board Training/Retreat 6/5 Applications for Educational Scholarships open 6/24 June Board of Directors Meeting in St Cloud PAGE 16 7/22 July Board of Directors Conference Call 8/26 August Board of Directors Meeting in St Cloud 9/23 September Board of Directors Conference Call 10/7 October Board of directors Meeting at Fall Conference 10/7-10/9 Fall Conference
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