DOH is initiating a project to ensure compliance with these regulatory requirements.

Declaration indicates that providers subject to "flu mask regulation" are no longer required to have personnel who are not vaccinated against influenza wear a mask.

The new Acting Commissioner of Health stressed his commitment to working collaboratively with long term care providers to address the challenges confronting them and the people they serve.

LeadingAge NY submitted supplemental comments on the draft health equity impact CON regulations highlighting the impact of the draft regulations on modest changes in nursing home beds and services that provide substantial benefits for residents.

DOH posted the new allowances, along with the notice to be provided to beneficiaries and spouses at the time of admission or service initiation, in the February 2023 Medicaid Update.

The Public Health and Health Planning Council will consider draft health equity CON regulations and an extension of the PPE stockpile regulations at its meeting on March 30^th.

Report must be submitted to DOH by June 1, 2023.

The members-only matrix includes state legislation specific to nursing homes that was enacted from 2021 through February 2023, with links to related regulations and DOH guidance.