Reminder for Home Care and Hospice on Health Screening & Training

The Department of Health (DOH) issued a Dear Administrator Letter (DAL), DHCBS-15-02, to remind home care and hospice providers of the required personnel requirements related to health assessments and training for staff. The requirements are found in:

• (10) NYCRR Section 766.11 for LHCSAs;
• (10) NYCRR Section 763.13 for CHHAs; and
• (10) NYCRR Section 793.5 for Hospices.

As per the DAL, all staff who provide patient care must be licensed or certified and have documentation to support pre-employment and annual health assessment screenings. DOH is suggesting that agencies review the personnel records to ensure compliance with all required screening, training, certification and licensure is on file.

Contact: Cheryl Udell, cudell@leadingageny.org, 518-867-8871