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Response to important financial survey requested by the end of the week.

Obtained updates on hospice DAL, LHCSA Statistical Report and registration, and more.

While the mandatory nurse overtime legislation is still awaiting delivery to the Governor’s desk for action, LeadingAge NY members are strongly encouraged to write to the Governor’s office TODAY in opposition. The three bills could be delivered any day now, and the Governor may choose to act on them swiftly.

Latest updates for providers of LTPAC and senior services.

Under the updated guidance, which applies to all health care settings, asymptomatic HCP with higher-risk exposures are not subject to work restrictions, unless they are moderately to severely immunocompromised. They must, however, be tested for COVID-19 24 hours after the exposure, and if negative, on days 3 and 5 after the exposure. The new guidance does not apply to ACFs, which will be subject to separate guidance anticipated in the near future.

Process allows nursing homes to verify that the accurate assessment data is being used for case mix calculation.

DOH reports on 2021 results, outlines 2022 proposed measures. Providers are reminded to review their 2021 NHQI Preview Report and provide any feedback by Dec. 9^th.