Weekly Q&A

Q: Does the minimum staffing requirements that were just passed pertain to ALs at all?

A: No- it is just for SNFs.

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Q: In a SNARL, how many inches can/should a window open?

A: The limit is 4 inches.

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Q: Can an RN perform employee physical exams?

A: No, an RN can perform health assessments, but not a physical exam, as it is not within their scope of practice.

NYSHFA | NYSCAL CONTACTS:

Christina Audi, MHA, LNHA
Executive Director, NYSCAL
caudi@nyshfa-nyscal.org
518-462-4800 x 13