In a letter to the Governor and the Health Commissioner, LeadingAge NY again requested elimination of the daily HERDS reporting required of nursing homes and ACFs since the beginning of the pandemic.

DOH urged to implement recommendations swiftly to ensure access for those who rely on Medicaid.

Despite the conclusion of the workgroup, some issues remain unsettled.

Workgroups set up to tackle specific topics, including improving process for submitting safety plans on NYSECON for routine projects.

All ACFs must submit the report by July 31^st.

Questionnaire collects additional information needed to facilitate the distribution of the federal share of staffing funding.

Eligibility criteria have been tweaked; application submission dates for FY 2024-25 are Aug. 15^th and Dec. 15^th.

Survey participants receive a free copy of the full report with data on 30 common positions.