Information about both programs and their interplay.

Independent housing providers are encouraged to enroll, although it is not clear that independent housing will be included in the final vaccination program.

On an association call on Oct. 22^nd, DOH responded to questions posed by LeadingAge NY related to the exclusion of staff from work in three different scenarios: after positive antigen tests, asymptomatic with community exposure, and presentation with common cold symptoms.

The new guidance addresses the Abbott ID NOW rapid molecular test for COVID-19 and the need for confirmatory testing under certain circumstances.

HHS has revised prior guidance to require nursing home limited service labs that are conducting point-of-care COVID-19 tests to report results via NHSN. Reporting to New York's ECLRS is also required.

A national survey of senior housing providers finds COVID-19 cases in a majority of communities, and that financial strain and resident social isolation are key concerns.

Regulations expand penalties for overpayments and compliance program failures.

LHCSAs, CHHAs, and FIs should attend this week's outreach session on Wed., Oct. 28^th.