FAQ is now available.

The $646 million program will fund a pipeline for health, mental health, and social care workers and provide advancement opportunities for current workers.

2023 RHCF Medicaid Cost Reports are now due on Sept. 20^th. 

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.

The Aug. 14^th 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.

Resources include educational materials on recognizing early signs of sepsis, guidelines for infection control, and protocols for prompt treatment.

The Healthcare Interpretations Task Force, a unique coalition of health care organizations and authorities having jurisdiction that convenes annually to assess and discuss interpretations of specific questions related to NFPA codes and standards, recently met during the NFPA’s annual conference in Orlando. The meeting resulted in several interpretations that directly impact health care organizations required to maintain compliance with the Life Safety Code under CMS oversight.

The two guides, one on strengthening resident councils and the other addressing resident goals and preferences, offer best practices and sample forms and tools.