This year, Advocacy Days will not require a trip to the State Capitol. Instead, they will entail virtual meetings with lawmakers via Zoom. Your participation may only require an hour or two of your time, and you will be able to join legislative meetings from the comfort of your own workspace, with all LeadingAge NY resources at your fingertips! Visit our website for all details on how to participate.

Staff who test positive for COVID-19 within 90 days of a prior positive test result must furlough until they test negative again, but do not need to complete repeated 14- or 10-day furloughs. Staff members who are exposed to COVID-19 within 90 days of recovering must nevertheless be furloughed for the requisite 14- or 10-day period.

In emails, DOH has indicated that non-essential consultants and medically necessary health care providers may enter facilities that are otherwise closed to visitation, subject to meeting testing and screening requirements.

Information on what to consider in getting staff and residents vaccinated.

Vaccine supply will continue to pose challenges to vaccination of eligible populations.

Members should ensure that they are registered in NYSIIS or CIR to do so.

DOH processes trifecta of Medicaid payment adjustments.

In preparation for the April batch disenrollment, DOH asks nursing homes to submit information by Feb. 15^th.