Updated lists for DOH Division of ACF and Assisted Living Surveillance and Division of Nursing Home and ICF/IID Surveillance available.

LeadingAge New York has made recommendations to the Department of Health (DOH) aimed at improving the nursing home survey process.

LeadingAge NY has developed sample letters to inform residents, families, and the community of staffing challenges.

LeadingAge NY reviews some key outcomes from June primary elections and encourages members to engage in the process over the summer.

The goal of the initiative is to ensure that both surveyors and facility staff understand regulatory expectations; that the survey process is fair, accurate, and consistent across regions; and that surveys support improved quality of care.

The issue of workplace violence in health care settings is becoming an area of focus for policymakers in both DOH and the Legislature.