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LeadingAge NY Updates

DOH Releases Guidance on Use of COVID-19 Antigen Tests

The guidance documents describe the circumstances in which confirmatory PCR testing must be conducted, confirm that antigen tests may be used to test residents and staff in nursing homes and ACFs, and clarify that they may be used to satisfy visitor testing requirements in nursing homes.

October 20, 2020

LeadingAge NY Updates

New York and Feds Announce COVID-19 Vaccination Plans

Federal and state governments are prioritizing nursing home and assisted living facility workers and residents for vaccination distribution.

October 20, 2020

LeadingAge NY Updates

Oct. 13th COVID-19 Update

Latest updates for providers of LTPAC and senior services.

October 13, 2020

LeadingAge NY Updates

Helping Residents to Exercise Their Right to Vote During a Pandemic
October 13, 2020

LeadingAge NY Updates

Oct. 6th COVID-19 Update

Latest updates for providers of LTPAC and senior services.

October 6, 2020

LeadingAge NY Updates

Feds Extend Emergency Declaration to January 2021

COVID-19-related federal waivers continue in place.

October 6, 2020

LeadingAge NY Updates

New York Launches COVID Alert NY Exposure App

COVID Alert NY is a voluntary, anonymous exposure-notification smartphone app. It alerts users who were in close contact with someone who tests positive for COVID-19.

October 6, 2020

LeadingAge NY Updates

Sept. 29th COVID-19 Update

Latest updates for providers of LTPAC and senior services.

September 29, 2020

LeadingAge NY Updates

Urge Lawmakers to Allow Beautician Services to Resume in Nursing Homes and ACFs

New LeadingAge NY advocacy letters available.

September 29, 2020

LeadingAge NY Updates

NYSHealth Foundation Issues Report: “Preparing for New York’s Flu Season During a Pandemic”

The report examines why early and aggressive flu preparation in New York is needed to limit preventable deaths, counter the widening of racial and ethnic health disparities already worsened by COVID-19, and reduce added strain on the health care system.

September 28, 2020
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