On Dec. 31^st, Governor Hochul issued an executive order temporarily suspending the minimum nursing hours (3.5 hours per resident day) and minimum direct care spending (70/40) requirements for nursing homes until Jan. 30, 2022.

Statutory requirements are scheduled to become effective on Jan. 1^st, will face legal challenge.

Comments on minimum nursing hours, minimum direct care spending, and character and competence regulations are due to DOH by Jan. 18^th. LeadingAge NY welcomes member input for inclusion in the association's comments until Jan. 4^th.

Members should note new Addendum #3 and are encouraged to complete the application early.

This LeadingAge NY reference tool will help nursing home members to track new state statutory requirements.

LeadingAge NY highlights Q&As that members may find especially noteworthy.

The proposed regulations impose notice requirements and new decision-making standards on applications to establish or change ownership or control of nursing homes. LeadingAge NY is seeking member feedback for purposes of developing our comments on the regulations.

Applications are due by 4 p.m. on Jan. 12, 2022.