Licensure of Assisted Living
2019
Minnesota was the only state that did not license assisted living facilities until licensure was passed in 2019:
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Two tiers of licensing – assisted living and assisted living with memory care.
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Establishes minimum standards for care, training, staffing and requires needs assessment prior to move-in.
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Rulemaking is taking place 2019 – 2020.
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Becomes effective August 1, 2021.
Consumer Protections and Rights
2019
Licensure of Assisted Living
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Two tiers of licensing – Assisted Living and Assisted Living with Memory Care
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Establishes minimum standards of care, training and staffing
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Rulemaking taking place 2019 – 2020
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Effective August 1, 2021
Consumer Protections and Rights
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Protections from: Arbitrary termination and retaliation.
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Allows Elderly Waiver residents to continue living in the facility.
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‘I’m Ok’ checks must be clearly communicated.
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Electronic monitoring clarified – effective 1/1/20.
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Protection of elderly waiver residents.
Victims Fund Established
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Compensates victims of maltreatment
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Effective now and until 2021when Assisted Living Licensure becomes effective
Increased Funding for Regulatory Oversight
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Supported significant funding increases for the Department of Health and 17 new staff for the Office of Ombudsman for Long Term Care