Programming and advocacy at the Washington, DC event focused on workforce solutions and the latest federal policy proposals affecting senior service providers.

The portal is scheduled to remain open for third vesting period claim submissions through May 1^st.

Social workers working in critical human service areas may be eligible.

Loan forgiveness program opportunity for RNs and LPNs committing to work in underserved communities.

EO is met with some concern from various providers.

This may be the last extension of the workforce emergency. Providers should begin to prepare for the elimination of flexibilities that allow some out-of-state professionals and recent nursing school graduates to practice in NY and that allow non-licensed individuals to perform certain clinical tasks.

The resources are intended to assist employers to comply with state laws protecting employees from sexual harassment in the workplace. Resources include a Sexual Harassment Model Policy, model forms, FAQs, training materials, and an interactive training video.

New FAQs include clarifications and new information on correcting claiming errors and omissions.