Coronavirus Resources

Coronavirus Resources Reporting Underway for Those Who Received Federal COVID Relief Funds in the Second Half of 2022: Providers who received more than $10,000 in Provider Relief Fund or American Rescue Plan Rural funding between July and December 2022 have until March 31^st to report on use of the funds.
1 year ago

Coronavirus Resources New DOH Advisory Recommends Masking in Healthcare and Residential Facilities: Members are encouraged to read the advisory in its entirety and share with members of your team.
1 year ago

Coronavirus Resources DOH Issues Updated Infection Prevention and Control Guidance for ACFs: Updated guidance reflects minor changes.
1 year ago

Coronavirus Resources Nursing Home Annual Infection Prevention Audits to Begin: DOH will be issuing notices to small groups of nursing homes directing them to complete their annual online infection prevention survey on a phased basis beginning in January 2024. Facilities that have low ratings on inspections, quality measures, or staffing; Special Focus Facilities; and Special Focus Candidates will be prioritized for surveys early in the year. Facilities will have 30 days from the issuance of their notice to submit the online survey.
1 year ago

Coronavirus Resources DOH DAL for Nursing Homes: Biweekly Reports re: Updated COVID-19 Vaccine Administration Status (As of Dec. 19, 2023)
1 year ago

Coronavirus Resources NHSN Updates Staff COVID-19 Vaccination Data Reporting: Required weekly nursing home reporting of staff member COVID-19 vaccination status has been updated to mirror resident vaccination status reporting.
1 year ago

Coronavirus Resources DOH Advisory: DOH Recommends Masking in Healthcare and Residential Facilities
1 year ago

Coronavirus Resources DOH DAL for Nursing Homes: Biweekly Reports re: Updated COVID-19 Vaccine Administration Status (As of Jan. 2, 2024)
1 year ago

Coronavirus Resources DOH Advisory: Infection Prevention and Control Recommendations for ACFs to Reduce the Risk of COVID-19
1 year ago

Coronavirus Resources DOH Clarifies Aspects of New Infection Prevention Audits: In a webinar held on Dec. 13^th, DOH staff clarified that nursing home infection prevention audit surveys will be due annually on facility-specific due dates. A recording of the webinar is available here.
1 year ago