DOH Lunch & Learn: Tuberculosis FAQ for Home Care to be held on April 29th...
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The Department of Health has issued the attached
DAL DACF 25-02 2025 Adult Care Facility 1
st Quarter Statistical Information Report (QSIR). The report, which is accessible in HCS, is
due by April 30, 2025...
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The National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL) has published and made its new Assisted Living Emergency Preparedness and Procedure Manual available...
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On April 9, 2025, the New York State Department of Health's Office of Drug User Health conducted a presentation during a Lunch N’ Learn session on addressing the health and safety of people who use drugs. The recording of this presentation is now available...
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The Department of Health has issued the attached
DAL DACF 25-02 2025 Adult Care Facility 1
st Quarter Statistical Information Report (QSIR). The report, which is accessible in HCS, is
due by April 30, 2025...
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As a reminder, the ACF Financial Reports are
due by May 31st... Read More
ADHC ARPA Survey due by May 6th...
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The Department of Health, in collaboration with KPMG, will host a webinar focused on the insights gained from the 2023 Home Care Cost Report...
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DOH Lunch & Learn: Tuberculosis FAQ for Home Care to be held on April 29th...
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See
attached Acute Labor Shortage Memo...
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The Department of Health, in collaboration with KPMG, will host a webinar focused on the insights gained from the 2023 Home Care Cost Report...
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Please join the Division of Adult Care Facility and Assisted Living Surveillance for a section-by-section review of the updated Individualized Service Plan (DOH-5804)...
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DOH Lunch & Learn: Tuberculosis FAQ for Home Care to be held on April 29th...
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The Department of Health has issued the attached
DAL DACF 25-02 2025 Adult Care Facility 1
st Quarter Statistical Information Report (QSIR). The report, which is accessible in HCS, is
due by April 30, 2025...
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To provide additional information and resources to assist the provider community, OMIG posted a new protocols page on its website...
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The Department of Health has informed us that the update to the survey platform is complete...
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On March 21
st, NYSCAL received notice from the Department of Health that the EQUAL payments are still being processed...
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The New York State Department of Health has initiated its annual healthcare facility coastal storm and flood planning efforts in the first week of January 2025...
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The Department of Health has released the
attached Warm Weather Advisory (DAL ACF 25-03)...
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On the evening of Monday, March 17
th, the Department of Health sent the email below regarding a temporary change in the delivery of Statement of Deficiencies. NYSCAL will keep its members informed of any developments...
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HCS now offers a notification service for their communications, allowing you to receive updates about the latest system changes and enhancements, scheduled maintenance, and alerts for unplanned outages...
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The New York State Department of Health has initiated its annual healthcare facility coastal storm and flood planning efforts in the first week of January 2025...
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The Department of Health received
approval for a Medicaid State Plan Amendment (SPA) that would allow residents in ALPs to receive both ALP and hospice services at the same time without having to disenroll from either...
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Join the Department of Health as they review frequently asked questions for Home Care Agencies....
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Yesterday, the Senate Health Committee voted unanimously to move
S.3361 (Rivera)/A.2027 (Paulin) out of the Committee, bringing it one step closer to reaching the floor of the Senate for a full vote...
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As of February 27, 2025, a total of 164 measles cases were reported by 9 jurisdictions...
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The Center for Dementia Respite Innovation, funded by the Administration for Community Living under Dr. Sam Fazio at the Alzheimer’s Association, seeks to enhance and expand person-centered dementia care through a Request for Application (RFA)...
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Please join the Center for Residential Surveillance and the Department's Informatics Team in an overview of the Health Commerce System...
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Please join the Center for Residential Surveillance and the Department's Informatics Team in an overview of the Health Commerce System...
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Attached is the
My HCS Account Quick Reference Card, a handy tool that provides a quick guide to common user tasks for easy reference...
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While not affiliated with NYSHFA | NYSCAL, this webinar may interest some members...
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The Department of Health released the
attached DAL DHCBS 25-02: Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Services Program Transition Single Fiscal Intermediary... Read More
This is a reminder that OSHA 300 logs from 2024 are due by March 2, 2025...
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Join the Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health in Nursing Facilities (COE-NF) team as they showcase their new in-service toolkits and demonstrate how to use them effectively to enhance team training in nursing facilities...
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On February 12, 2025, the Department of Health released the
attached Health Advisory: Travel Associated Mpox Clade I Detected in New York State; Risk to Public Remains Low...
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Save the Date for these DOH Trainings...
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The Center for Hospice and Palliative Care announces a new webinar opportunity: virtual office hours...
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The Department of Health shared available Quality Assurance Resources in the
attached DAL DRS #25-01 for Nursing Home and Adult Care Facility Administrators...
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The Bureau of Narcotics Enforcement has become aware of scammers phoning long-term care facilities and purporting to be an "investigator" or "DEA agent," calling about a "drug case"...
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The New York State Department of Health has initiated its annual healthcare facility coastal storm and flood planning efforts in the first week of January 2025...
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The Department of Health released the
attached DAL DACF 25-15: Mitigating Risks of Water Damage and Mold Growth on February 7, 2025...
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Some facilities have received feedback on their 2024-2025 EQUAL Spending Plans, which may include guidance related to certain criteria for compliance...
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The New York State Office of the Medicaid Inspection General (OMIG) has published its 2025 Work Plan, which can be viewed by
clicking here...
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This notice serves as an update to the Quarter 2 reporting required for ARPA spending...
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The Department of Health issued the
attached DAL DACF 24-10 2024 Adult Care Facility 4
th Quarter Statistical Information Report. The report, which is accessible in HCS, is
due by January 31, 2025... Read More
The Department of Health is allowing ALP and ADHC ARPA recipients to extend their spending deadline if they cannot spend their money by July 31, 2025...
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The Department of Health has published the
attached tool, which providers can refer to when using eFINDS in the event that they do not have a scanner accessible...
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This is a reminder that the LHCSA Statistical Report is due by this
Friday, January 31st... Read More
The Department of Health has issued the
attached DAL with information about ALP Medicaid reimbursement rates for 2024...
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The Department of Health released the
attached DAL 25-14: Communicable Disease Reporting Requirements...
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The Center of Home and Community Based Services (DHCBS) has activated the 2023 annual Statistical Reports...
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This notice serves as an update to the Quarter 2 reporting required for ARPA spending...
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As a reminder, the LHCSA/ALP LHCSA Statistical Report is due by January 31
st. Please refer to the
attached DAL with instructions for guidance...
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All ACF providers are strongly encouraged to view the training webinar below if they haven’t already...
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Please join the Healthcare Association of NYS in an opportunity to examine the rationale for enhanced barrier precautions...
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On January 16, 2025, the Department of Health released the
attached DAL titled
Cultural Competency Requirements for Home Health Aide, Personal Care Aide, and Certified Nurse Aide Training Programs... Read More
The Department of Health issued the
attached DAL DACF 24-10 2024 Adult Care Facility 4
th Quarter Statistical Information Report. The report, which is accessible in HCS, is
due by January 31, 2025... Read More
See inside for the weekly Q and A...
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The Department of Health has issued the
attached DAL DACF 24-10 2024 Adult Care Facility 4
th Quarter Statistical Information Report. The report, which is accessible in HCS, is
due by January 31, 2025... Read More
This notice serves as an update to the Quarter 2 reporting required for ARPA spending...
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On January 15th at 12:00 PM, the Department of Health/Office of Drug User Health will host a formal, one-hour training session to discuss the administration of Naloxone...
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As a reminder, Adult Day Health Care (ADHC) and ALP providers that have received ARPA funding for their programs must submit their Q2 spending reports to the Department of Health by January 15th...
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In December 2024, the Department of Health stated they had published an error in the 2025 COLA DAL...
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As a reminder, the due dates for the HCBS Assessments are as follows...
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As a reminder, the proposed spending plans for ACFs and ALs eligible for EQUAL program funding are due by January 10th...
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As a reminder, the LHCSA/ALP LHCSA Statistical Report is due by January 31st...
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The New York State Department of Health has initiated its annual healthcare facility coastal storm and flood planning efforts in the first week of January 2025...
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The Center of Home and Community Based Services (DHCBS) has activated the 2023 annual Statistical Reports...
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Join representatives from OSHA’s National Office for a free virtual comprehensive two-hour webinar on January 15th...
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As a reminder, the proposed spending plans for ACFs and ALs eligible for EQUAL program funding are due January 10th...
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The Paid Prenatal Leave Law, an amendment of New York’s Paid Sick and Safe Leave Law (
New York Labor Law § 196-b),
went into effect on January 1, 2025...
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On
Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at 2pm EST, the National Quality Award Program is hosting a virtual workshop for members on the 2025 Bronze Quality Award and all Bronze applicants are encouraged to attend...
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On January 15th at 12:00 PM, the Department of Health/Office of Drug User Health will host a formal, one-hour training session to discuss the administration of Naloxone...
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As a reminder, the due dates for the HCBS Assessments are as follows...
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Join us for an insightful webinar on January 8th exploring innovative strategies to engage residents, families, and future healthcare professionals through dynamic online platforms...
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In December, the Commissioner of Health, Dr. James McDonald, announced the new Office of Health Care Delivery effective January 1, 2025...
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Influenza was declared prevalent in New York State for 2024-2025 influenza season on December 18, 2024...
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On December 13, 2024 Governor Hochul signed the
A.5790-B (Paulin)/S.8865 (Cleare): Quality Reporting Requirements for Assisted Living Residences bill....
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The Department of Health held a webinar regarding the Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Compliance Assessment on December 13, 2024...
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This message is to inform all Health Care Facilities (HCFs) - hospitals, nursing homes (NHs) and adult care facilities (ACFs) - that
the HERDS Critical Asset Survey will be temporarily shut down - starting at 5:00pm Friday, December 20, 2024, and continuing through January 1, 2025...
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On April 19, 2024, Governor Hochul signed an amendment to New York’s Paid Sick and Safe Leave Law (
New York Labor Law § 196-b), also known as the Paid Prenatal Leave Law (the “Paid Leave”), that will require employers to provide at least 20 hours of paid leave in a 52-week period for pregnant employees...
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AHCA/NCAL has put together a LTC Workforce Resource page that includes a variety of workforce related resources and information...
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Last month, some ALP members informed us that Medicaid is no longer covering flu vaccinations for Medicaid-only ALP residents...
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The New York State Department of Health Office of Aging and Long-Term Care has announced the availability of up to $19 million annually for Direct...
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Ceca, a 501(c)(3) charity, is honoring post-acute and long-term care workers through its national initiative,
Celebrating America’s Care Force...
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Attached you will find
DAL 24-12 2023 ACF Annual Financial Report along with the following attachments...
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Per the Department of Health, an error has been discovered in the recently released 2025 Supplemental Security (SSI) Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) DAL # 24-31...
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Per the Department of Health, EQUAL Program Intent to Award and Non-Awardee letters were sent out on November 24
th. The return date for Awardees is December 26, 2024. If you applied ...
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The New York State Department of Health, as part of the Person-Centered Planning Statewide Training Initiative, is inviting you to register for upcoming training opportunities ...
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The NYS Department of Health, Center for Home and Community Based Services will be hosting an Informational Training Session on completing the LHCSA Statistical Report ...
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The Department of Health updated the
attached DAL (from 11/18/24) for the 2023 LHCSA and ALP LHCSA Statistical Report to include detailed instructions ...
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The Department of Health released the
attached DAL DACF 24-25: Best Practices to Prevent Legionella ...
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Please join us on November 25, 2024, from 1-2 p.m. to meet the Director of the newly formed Center for Hospice & Palliative Care at the Office for Aging & Long-Term Care at the NYS Department of Health...
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This session will include a discussion of the various types of winter weather which can be experienced in NY State...
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The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) published a new fact sheet titled,
Respirator Selection Guide for the Healthcare Industry...
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On November 13
th IPRO presented on infection prevention and control. The PowerPoint slides can be viewed by clicking
here...
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OSHA’s Directorate of Technical Support and Emergency Management is pleased to announce the publication of the updated
Safety and Health Topics Page (SHTP) Bloodborne Pathogens and Needlestick Prevention...
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NYSCAL, LeadingAge, and ESAAL sent the
attached letter to the Department of Health expressing concerns about the newly finalized adult home regulation that will become effective in December...
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The National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL), along with other organizations advocating for older adults, collectively sent a
coalition letter last week to the U.S. House VA Committee Chair, Ranking Member, and House Leadership in support of H.R. 8371, The Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act...
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On Monday, the Department of Health (DOH) sent out a vague email stating that they are rescinding their 2024-2025 EQUAL award letters and reissuing communications regarding potential awards...
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The NYS Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) has released the 2025 Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and State Supplement Program (SSP) Maximum Monthly Benefit Levels Chart...
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Join OSHA New York Region Compliance Assistance Specialists for their Workplace Violence Awareness and Prevention Lunch & Learn Webinar on November 20th...
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In honor of National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness month, AHCA/NCAL is giving you 15% off dementia care resources throughout November...
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Get a jump start on your 2025 calendar planning and save the date for
NYSCAL’s Lobby Day, February 3-4, 2025 in Albany...
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The Department of Health has posted the surveys for Assisted Living Programs (ALPs) and Adult Day Health Care (ADHC) providers reporting American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding. The surveys are due by
October 30th at 5:00 PM... Read More
The Department of Health issued the
attached DAL DACF 24-07 2024 Adult Care Facility 3
rd Quarter Statistical Information Report on October 1, 2024. The report, that is accessible in HCS, is
due by October 31, 2024... Read More
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The Department of Health has posted the surveys for Assisted Living Programs (ALPs) and Adult Day Health Care (ADHC) providers reporting American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding. The surveys are due by October 30
th at 5:00 PM ...
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Reminder - Quarterly Statistical Report DUE October 31
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In this morning’s
New York State Register (page 90) the Department of Health announced a proposal to amend the Title XIX (Medicaid) State Plan for non-institutional services, in accordance with section 4012 of New York State Public Health Law...
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The Department of Health has issued the attached
DAL DACF #24-07 2024 ACF 3rd Quarter Statistical Report. The report, that is accessible in HCS, is
due by October 31, 2024... Read More
A Call to Action in Long Term Care & Adult Care Facilities: Caring for People with Substance Use Disorder Education...
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The Department of Health will be hosting a webinar for
Home Care Services in Assisted Living Program Setting...
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Registration is open for several virtual training sessions offered by the New York State Department of Health as part of the Person-Centered Planning Statewide Training Initiative...
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This is a reminder that the deadline to submit the ALP 2024 Minimum Wage Survey and attestation is this Friday, September 20, 2024...
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There have been many role changes at the Department of Health. Inside is an updated list of contacts for the DOH Survey Program...
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The Department of Health published the attached
DAL on September 18, 2024 regarding vaccines for COVID-19, RSV, and the flu...
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As a reminder, NYSCAL members, you are also NCAL members! NCAL has a partnership with
EQUUS Workforce Solutions and they are one of the few selected intermediaries for registered apprenticeship by the Department of Labor...
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The Department of health received notice that the Newly Reformulated Covid 19 boosters have shipped to All Adult Care Facilities...
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The Governor and State Health Commissioner Expand Access to 2024-2025 COVID-19 Vaccine to All Eligible New Yorkers Without the Need for a Prescription...
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Given the recent Legionella outbreak at a New York facility, now is an important time to revisit what it is, review emergency preparedness plans, and understand the necessary requirements...
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The Department of Health released the 2024 ALP Minimum Wage Survey last week...
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McKnights recently published an article that covers a topic/concern many communities encounter- engaging male residents in social interactions...
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Following Thursday's
FDA authorization of the updated 2024-2025 COVID-19 mRNA vaccines, CDC Director Mandy Cohen, MD, MPH, recommended that every individual 6 months and older should get the updated vaccine...
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The CDC and Administration for Community Living are hosting a webinar on CDC’s fall 2024-winter 2025 guidance on COVID-19, Flu and RSV for older adults and people with disabilities...
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The White House Special Committee on Hunger, Nutrition and Health have released
new tools and resources for both consumers and professionals...
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On Thursday, August 22nd at 12:00 PM EST OSHA will be hosting a Labor Rights webinar for New York...
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The Office of Aging and Long-Term Care (OALTC) is now offering trainings in the DOH
Learning Management System (LMS). These are self-paced courses...
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On August 14, 2024, the Department of Health, Legal Action Center, and The Family Center held a training on the Bill of Rights for LGBTQ residents or those living with HIV in long-term care facilities...
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Join us for our NYSCAL Virtual Townhall...
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The Department of Health is looking for feedback on the 30-day Discharge Notice process...
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Informational Message: Bill of Rights for Long-Term Care Facility Residents who are LGBTQ or Living with HIV...
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Join us for our NYSCAL Virtual Townhall...
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On August 1
st, the Department of Health issued the
attached DAL DACF 24-22 Special Needs Assisted Living Voucher Program Applications. The DAL announced that the application pause has been lifted, effective August 1, 2024...
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This is an announcement to advise stakeholders of the NYS Department of Labor Public Employee Safety and Health Bureau’s adoption of amended injury/illness recordkeeping/reporting standards under 12 NYCRR Part 801...
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To assist long-term care residential settings to prepare for the forthcoming fall and winter virus season, please visit the Centers for Disease Controls Vaccines and Immunizations page at
https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/php/info-by-product/index.html...
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Please see attached
Health Alert regarding potential MULTI-HAZARD SEVERE WEATHER EVENT August 6, 2024, though August 11, 2024...
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You deserve an award for all your hard work! AHCA/NCAL has an award program for you with excellent benefits. As a NYSCAL member, you’re also an NCAL member and this the perfect opportunity! Start planning today to receive the award in 2025 ...
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On Wednesday, June 12
th the Department of Health and IPRO presented on resident rights, the grievance process, and quality improvement. While a lot of the presentation was geared towards nursing homes, there were many valuable points for ACFs to relate to ...
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The Department will not require HERDS reporting for hospitals, nursing homes or adult care facilities on the following date ...
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NYSDOH is
recognizing the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology’s (APIC) International Infection Prevention Week through October 21. There are ...
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The Week 45 survey was released (via IHAN alert through HCS) today, 3/24 at 9am. As always, the survey will close promptly Thursday, 3/25 at 5pm...
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The latest Your AL Top-Line publications for assisted living communities in your state are now available...
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