LeadingAge NY has urged the Governor and Commissioner of Health to modify the State's non-shortage determination used in assessing staffing penalties. LeadingAge National and AHCA have prevailed in a lawsuit challenging federal staffing mandates.

LeadingAge New York and HPCANYS developed materials and joined DOH in presenting this 2-part series. 

DAL cites various state laws prohibiting discrimination against individuals seeking treatment.

DAL provides information related to prevention, recognition, and management of heat-related illness, as well as other emergency preparedness activities such as air conditioner and backup generator maintenance.

DOH will provide nursing homes with a survey link to share their website and an ability to upload a photograph to demonstrate compliance with the posting requirement, which took effect Dec. 26, 2024. This article has been updated to reflect new information.

Join the DOH Division of Residential Surveillance and HANYS for a webinar related to medication management and preparedness for the recertification survey on Wed., April 23, 2025 from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. ET.