ACF Members Are Urged to Review DAL Regarding Resident Privacy and Recording or Photographing

The Department of Health (DOH) has issued a Dear Administrator letter (DAL) reminding adult care facility (ACF) providers about resident privacy considerations, policies, and procedures when photographing or recording in any manner. The DAL also provides important guidance about steps that must be taken with any allegation of abuse, including the recording and/or posting of unauthorized photographs or video recordings. Click here to view the DAL.

Per the DAL, providers should expect that policies and procedures regarding these issues will be reviewed during your next standard survey.

Members are urged to review this DAL carefully. If you have any questions, you may contact DOH’s Linda O’Connell at 518-408-1133.

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