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.

The regulations were published for comments due Jan. 16^th. LeadingAge NY is seeking member feedback on the regulations.

The comments to the Public Health and Health Planning Council request changes in regulations governing personal/compassionate caregiving visitation and staff vaccination mandates. They also highlight the staffing shortages faced by long term care providers and reiterate flaws in the nursing home minimum hours and minimum direct care spending regulations.