Information regarding cooling centers, air conditioning resource, and DOH guidance.

All HCS users should take note of changes taking effect June 20^th.

DOH has posted minor changes to the penalty section of the nursing home minimum staffing FAQs.

Nursing home providers will see positive or negative adjustments based on their 2022 NHQI scores in Medicaid cycle 2444.

DOH has posted 2023 cost report software and is processing January 2024 Medicaid rates.

Guidance clarifies that a facility’s POC should be limited to two submissions, and that if the state agency is unable to approve the POC after two submissions, they should reach out to the facility to confirm readiness and intention to request a revisit. Revisits are required for deficiencies at substandard quality of care, harm, and immediate jeopardy.

Manual posted for use with updated item sets beginning Oct. 1, 2024.

LeadingAge NY staff and a member are part of workgroup contributing to the development of new respite program.