DOH Issues DAL to ACFs Regarding Infection Prevention and Control Practices
(June 17, 2025) Today, June 17th, the Department of Health (DOH) issued a new Dear Administrator Letter (DAL) for adult care facilities (ACFs) regarding effective infection prevention and control practices, with particular focus on effective hand hygiene. The DAL directs all ACF administrators to:
- immediately ensure that effective hand hygiene is practiced wherever health care is delivered, by every health care provider, before and after they touch a patient.
- review the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidance here.
- evaluate additional infection prevention and control practices that can prevent the spread of communicable diseases.
- encourage the use of these strategies amongst staff.
Questions can be directed to DOH at acfinfo@health.ny.gov.
Contact: Diane Darbyshire, ddarbyshire@leadingageny.org, 518-867-8828