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9 days ago

Nursing Homes

NHSN to Update Surveillance Definition of “Up to Date”

The CDC is offering training to nursing homes to ensure accurate reporting.

1 month ago

Nursing Homes

DOH Plans to Visit Providers to Listen and Learn

DOH is going out in the field to learn about your challenges, successes and innovations.

2 months ago

Nursing Homes

Changes to Labor Law Regarding Nurse Overtime Prohibition Now in Effect

Changes in law impact nursing homes, ADHC programs, diagnostic and treatment centers, hospitals, and other employers.

3 months ago

Nursing Homes

CMS QSO Reminds Hospitals of Their Responsibilities When Discharging to Post-Acute Care

No action required from long term care providers in response to QSO.

5 months ago

Nursing Homes

Increasing Training Capacity in Statewide Healthcare Facilities Budget Document Available

Excel budget document is available on New York State Contract Reporter site; SOI application due April 19th.

Nursing Homes

OMIG Issues FAQs on Compliance Program Requirements

The FAQs were developed in response to new regulations that took effect in March 2023.

1 day ago

Nursing Homes

Governor Announces New State Efforts to Address Migrant Crisis, Connecting Asylum Seekers with Potential Employers

In response to the recent announcement by the White House regarding Temporary Protected Status for certain individuals from Venezuela, Governor Hochul has unveiled new state initiatives aimed at addressing the asylum seeker and migrant crisis, including an employer portal.

2 days ago

Nursing Homes

DOH Reminds Nursing Homes of Their PPE Inventory Requirements

Nursing homes are required to maintain at least a two-month supply of PPE, calculated based on each facility's average annual census and a series of positivity rates and multipliers provided by DOH.

2 days ago

Nursing Homes

CMS Offering Cue Cards for Administering BIMS in Writing, PHQ-2 to 9, Pain Assessment Interview, and Interview for Daily and Activity Preferences

Nursing home members encouraged to take advantage of new resources.

6 days ago

Nursing Homes

NYS MPA Team Announces Upcoming Community Engagement Schedule

DOH and NYSOFA officials will visit Glen Cove, Flushing, and White Plains in the coming months to share more about the MPA with local community members and hear their feedback on the process.

2 days ago

Nursing Homes

DOH Posts Guidance Requiring Registration and Reporting by Staffing Agencies

The guidance implements new requirements passed in the 2023-24 State Budget.

2 days ago

Nursing Homes

NYS Alzheimer’s Association Chapters, Finger Lakes Geriatric Education Center Offering Free Virtual Dementia Education Series for Health Care Professionals

Topics include the latest Alzheimer’s research, palliative care, TBI, and frontotemporal dementia; CMEs and Social Work CEUs are being provided at no cost.

3 days ago

Nursing Homes

New Vaccination Decision-Making Tool for 2023 Respiratory Season Now Available

Tool provides vaccine coadministration strategies based on various scenarios.

6 days ago
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