DOH Issues Cold Weather Advisories for Nursing Homes and ACFs, Including New Survey Requirement

(Nov. 10, 2026) On Nov. 3, 2026, the Department of Health (DOH) issued cold weather advisories for nursing homes and adult care facilities (ACFs). The Dear Administrator Letters (DALs) contain a survey for each facility to fill out in preparation for the cold weather season. Each facility is asked to complete the survey by Dec. 15, 2026. The survey links can be found in the DALs. In addition, the DALs request that each facility locate the most recent Incident Reporting Manual, which outlines reporting requirements and key contact information to facilitate timely, regulatorily compliant reporting.

• Nursing Home Incident Reporting Manual
• ACF Incident Reporting Manual
• Nursing Home Cold Weather Advisory
• ACF Cold Weather Advisory​​​​​​​

Contact: Amy Nelson, anelson@leadingageny.org, 518-867-8383 ext. 146