The second of two hearings on long-term care and the pandemic focused on the COVID-19 response in nursing homes.

Latest updates for providers of LTPAC and senior services.

New deadline for Medicaid/CHIP funding is Aug. 28^th; second chance to apply for General Distribution funds.

Rule codifies existing requirements on face coverings, non-essential gatherings, employer practices, and penalties.

Latest updates for providers of LTPAC and senior services.

Latest updates for providers of LTPAC and senior services.

Providers are required to comply with DOH guidance, which differs from the CDC's recommendations. However, the CDC's recommendations may be informative, especially where they are more stringent than State requirements or cover areas not addressed by the State.

The federal government announced last week that it would be distributing rapid point-of-care diagnostic test instruments and tests to nursing homes in COVID-19 hotspots. Nursing homes in New York State are not likely to be prioritized for distribution but may nevertheless wish to add the point-of-care tests to their New York State Limited Service Laboratory Registration.