The guidelines include recommendations addressing 42 topics and can serve as a resource for nursing homes in the development, implementation, and improvement of their infection prevention and control programs.

DOH requests that providers review the State calculations and attest to their accuracy or request corrections by Dec. 3^rd.

DOH is requesting assistance with distributing “Know Your Rights” resources developed by the NYS Office for New Americans.

DOH describes how it reviews financial aspects of CON applications, while the NYS Attorney General's Medicaid Fraud Control Unit addresses related party transactions.

DOH has clarified that the attestation to qualify as a service commitment site may be completed using figures from “Part 1-7 Financial Arrangements (as of last day of report period)” on the RHCF-1, RHCF-2, and RHCF-4 cost reports.

Hudson Valley nursing homes and ACFs are encouraged to take advantage of these valuable opportunities to meet county and state planning partners and to network.