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DOH Notices and Policies

DOH to Pause Nursing Home/ACF HERDS Reporting on Christmas and New Year's

Reporting will resume on Thurs., Dec. 26th and Thurs., Jan. 2nd.

December 20, 2024

DOH Notices and Policies

DOH Commissioner Declares Influenza Prevalent

Declaration triggers requirement for certain members.

December 18, 2024

DOH Notices and Policies

New Nursing Home Posting Requirement Takes Effect Dec. 26th

Beginning on Dec. 26th, nursing homes will be required to post their CMS Five-Star ratings in each of the three Five-Star domains: health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.

December 17, 2024

DOH Notices and Policies

DOH Provides Details on Medicaid Eligibility Process for Undocumented Nursing Home Residents

A DAL issued on Nov. 25th provided new details on the Medicaid application process for undocumented older adults seeking coverage of nursing home care. 

November 26, 2024

DOH Notices and Policies

DOH Preparing for Next Batch Disenrollment of MLTC Nursing Home Residents

Nursing homes are asked to provide a list of residents enrolled in a Partially Capitated MLTC plan who are working toward discharge to the community no later than Dec. 6th.

November 26, 2024

DOH Notices and Policies

LeadingAge NY Meets with DOH

Topics ranged from various DALs in process to safe staffing funding; issues relating to all provider types discussed.

November 26, 2024

DOH Notices and Policies

Pause on HERDS Reporting for Thanksgiving

HERDS reporting will be put on a brief pause on Thurs., Nov. 28th for Thanksgiving.

November 26, 2024

DOH Notices and Policies

DOH Meeting Focuses on Significant Safety Issues

DOH bimonthly meeting with nursing home associations focused on significant survey deficiencies affecting resident safety.

November 19, 2024

DOH Notices and Policies

DOH Announces Enhancements to HCS Multi-Factor Authentication

Enhancements designed to improve HCS user experience and increase efficiency.

October 22, 2024

DOH Notices and Policies

Nursing Home Administrator Licensure Requirements Under Review

In an Oct. 9th meeting, the Board of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators discussed possible updates in the regulations and policies governing nursing home administrator licensure.

October 15, 2024
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