LeadingAge NY is seeking member input on priority budgetary, legislative, and regulatory issues for the upcoming year. The deadline to fill out this online form is Fri., Oct. 4^th.

The ALR quality reporting bill passed both houses of the Legislature earlier this year. The bill is likely to be delivered to the Governor for action over the coming weeks. Click here to send an email TODAY urging the Governor to extend the bill’s timeframes by one year.

The training is scheduled for Sept. 27^th; other webinars on emergency preparedness and plans of correction will be held on later dates.

Regular meetings are scheduled; members should reach out with questions and suggestions for the Department.

COVID test kits for home health and hospice are available from HHS, new HHVBP training is available, and more.

Weekly nursing home reporting will rely on the new definition beginning Sept. 30^th. CDC training available.

Members are encouraged to share feedback on pressing issues like COVID isolation guidelines, return to work recommendations for health care workers, and enhanced barrier precautions in nursing homes.

Federal program allows HUD housing, home care, hospice, assisted living, and nursing home providers to order free COVID-19 test kits.