DOH Notices and Policies
-
DOH Notices and Policies
DOH Releases New LGBT/HIV Cultural Competency Training This webinar will satisfy the requirement that all ACF and nursing home staff who work directly with residents receive LGBT/HIV cultural competency training every 2 years.
- October 8, 2024
-
DOH Notices and Policies
LeadingAge NY and Provider Associations Meet with DOH Discussion centered on CMS visits to nursing homes, COVID data, new Center for Hospice, and more.
- October 1, 2024
-
DOH Notices and Policies
DOH Reminds Nursing Homes to Check Their PPE Stockpiles Health authorities are concerned that the longshoremen's strike may create supply chain disruptions.
- October 1, 2024
-
DOH Notices and Policies
Update on Medicaid Coverage for Undocumented Non-Citizens Age 65+ Coverage is available only through mainstream Medicaid managed care plans and includes long-term nursing home services for managed care enrollees.
- October 1, 2024
-
DOH Notices and Policies
LeadingAge NY Meets with DOH on Provider Issues DOH issues DAL on telehealth and urges focus on infection control and updating of HCS roles.
- September 17, 2024
-
DOH Notices and Policies
DOH Infection Prevention Audit 'Non-Compliance' Letters Transmitted to Nursing Homes Some nursing homes have received letters from DOH identifying areas of non-compliance in response to their infection prevention audits. The letters require facilities to provide updated policies and/or additional information.
- September 9, 2024
-
DOH Notices and Policies
DOH Webinar Opportunity: Navigating the Use of Psychotropics in Long-Term Care Settings Webinar for ACF and nursing home providers to be held on Wed., Sept. 11, 2024 from 12-1 p.m.
- September 9, 2024
-
DOH Notices and Policies
DOH-Association Meeting Covers New VAPAP Standards and HCS Contact Info Enforcements The Aug. 29th DOH-association meeting included a discussion of the revised VAPAP standards and a new DOH effort to ensure that all nursing homes and ACFs have provided valid 24/7 contact information in the HCS.
- September 3, 2024
-
DOH Notices and Policies
DOH-Association Meeting Focuses on Professional Service Shortages for Nursing Home Residents The Department asked for feedback on the types of providers that are in short supply for nursing homes. Please send your feedback to LeadingAge NY.
- August 19, 2024
-
DOH Notices and Policies
DOH Clarifies LGBT/HIV Bill of Rights Training The Aug. 14th online training satisfies the statutory requirement, as will a future 30-minute webinar designed specifically for direct care staff. A recording of each webinar will be made available.
- August 19, 2024
-
- view more