ACFs Should Be Ready for Jan 1. CHRC Requirement

The Department of Health (DOH) issued a Dear Administrator Letter (DAL) providing more details about the implementation of the new Criminal History Record Check (CHRC) requirement for direct care employees working in Adult Care Facilities (ACFs). The requirement is effective Jan. 1, 2015. DOH scheduled two webinars that occurred earlier in December to inform providers of the change. Our hope is that you participated in one of the webinars, and were able to pose questions to the DOH staff. We now have access to the powerpoint that was presented, and hope to also have a recording we can provide; click here to view. We also have the Frequently Asked Questions document regarding the new requirement; click here to view.

In addition, we strongly encourage members to review the DAL outlines several steps that should be taken now in order to be prepared for this requirement, including information regarding reimbursement for the CHRC. 

Click here for the DAL, here for more webinar information and here for the form used to set up an SFS account.

Contact: Diane Darbyshire, ddarbyshire@leadingageny.org, 518-867-8828