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Nursing Homes New Facility Assessment Guidance Released: CMS released interpretive guidance on the new Facility Assessment requirements that were incorporated in the Minimum Staffing Standards rule. The new requirements take effect on Aug. 8, 2024.

1 month ago
Nursing Homes New LGBT Bill of Rights Law to Take Effect May 28th: The new law requires nursing homes and ACFs to post notices of non-discrimination on the basis of actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and HIV status. Required staff training is not yet available.

1 month ago
Nursing Homes PHHPC Discusses Certificate of Need Reforms: At an educational session, the Public Health and Health Planning Council discussed a range of certificate of need reforms, including long-term care need methodologies and character and competence standards.

1 month ago
Nursing Homes LeadingAge NY Proposes Changes in Nursing Home Administrator Licensure Requirements: The NYS Board of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators discussed modifying the licensure requirements for nursing home administrators at its May 1^st meeting.

3 months ago
Nursing Homes DOH Provides Updates for Nursing Home Providers: DOH provided updates on infection control survey process and efforts to address complaints.

Nursing Homes CMS Proposes to Extend Nursing Home NHSN Reporting: Nursing home members concerned about federal COVID-19 reporting requirements should provide feedback to CMS by Aug. 26^th.
23 hours ago

Nursing Homes CDC Recommends Updated 2024-2025 COVID-19 and Flu Vaccines for Fall/Winter Virus Season: The CDC recommends that everyone ages 6 months and older receive an updated 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccine and an updated 2024-2025 flu vaccine to protect against the potentially serious outcomes of COVID-19 and flu this fall and winter.
23 hours ago

Nursing Homes DOH Updates Health Equity Impact Assessment Documents: Slight revisions impact Template Instructions, Data Tables, and FAQs.
23 hours ago

Nursing Homes DOH Issues July 2024 Aware Prepare Update: Bimonthly newsletter highlights variety of useful resources and trainings.
4 days ago

Nursing Homes CDC Updates RSV Vaccine Recommendations for Adults 60+: The CDC recommends that all adults aged 75 and older, as well as adults aged 60-74 who are at increased risk of severe RSV due to certain chronic medical conditions or who live in nursing homes, receive the RSV vaccine.
23 hours ago

Nursing Homes DOH, IPRO Host Webinar on Residents' Rights, Grievance Process, and Quality Improvement: The webinar reviewed federal and state regulations for residents’ rights, recent deficiencies related to residents’ rights, the elements of the facility grievance process, and a case study.
23 hours ago

Nursing Homes New Facility Assessment Guidance Released: CMS released interpretive guidance on the new Facility Assessment requirements that were incorporated in the Minimum Staffing Standards rule. The new requirements take effect on Aug. 8, 2024.
1 day ago

Nursing Homes DOH Posts January 2024 Nursing Home Medicaid Rates: Payment adjustments will be reflected in Medicaid cycle 2444.
7 days ago

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