Survey, Clinical and Quality

Survey, Clinical and Quality DOH Holds Pandemic and Infection Control Webinar for Nursing Homes: A variety of issues related to the pandemic were discussed.
December 1, 2020

Survey, Clinical and Quality CMS Retiring Original Medicare Compare Site Tools on Dec. 1st: New online platform to consolidate sites for providers, caregivers, and residents.
November 24, 2020

Survey, Clinical and Quality DOH Issues Guidance on Nursing Home Advocacy Services: Appeal information provided for involuntary discharges.
November 16, 2020

Survey, Clinical and Quality Nursing Home Surveys Are Back: Solid survey preparation is still the key for success.
November 9, 2020

Survey, Clinical and Quality Five-Star Measure Specification Changes: The Short-Stay New or Worsening Pressure Ulcers technical specifications will now be the technical specifications for the Short-Stay SNF QRP measure, Changes in Skin Integrity Post-Acute Care: Pressure Ulcer/Injury.
October 21, 2020

Survey, Clinical and Quality Helping Residents to Exercise Their Right to Vote During a Pandemic: New CMS memorandum QSO-21-02-NH reminds nursing homes of their responsibility to assist residents in exercising their right to vote. LeadingAge NY members are also advised that any voting assistance provided to residents and patients should be coordinated with their local boards of elections in order to ensure compliance with election laws.
October 13, 2020

Survey, Clinical and Quality New York Not Collecting MDS Section GG Data in OBRA Assessments: New MDS Version 1.17.2 not currently being used in New York.
October 6, 2020

Survey, Clinical and Quality SNF HAI Dry Run Reports Now Available: Reports contain FY 2018 and FY 2019 performance scores for the SNF HAI measure.
October 5, 2020

Survey, Clinical and Quality Cold Weather Advisory for Nursing Homes: DOH issues annual guidance on keeping residents safe during the winter.
October 5, 2020

Survey, Clinical and Quality Nursing Home Pandemic Emergency Plan FAQs: DOH issues FAQs on nursing home Pandemic Emergency Plan requirement.
October 1, 2020