DOH issues new advisory on monoclonal antibody treatment recommendations and new vaccination screening checklist for individuals age 12 and over; CDC issues updated antigen testing guidance.

LeadingAge NY clarifies guidance for staff return to work and separate guidance for residents of ACFs.

All ACFs must submit the Quarterly Statistical Information Report via the HCS.

Final regulations change biannual testing requirement to annual screening assessment after initial baseline test.

Survey will collect allowable minimum wage costs incurred in 2020 and 2021.

The 2022 VBP Roadmap Update would make VBP arrangements optional for partially capitated MLTC plans and their network providers. PACE and MAP plans would continue to be subject to VBP arrangements.

First of six sessions focused on the processes around scheduling and completing initial assessments; second session scheduled for Jan. 26^th.

CMS to add five new measures to staffing domain on Care Compare for nursing homes, including data on weekend staffing and staff turnover derived from PBJ data.