December 20, 2024

Weekly Q&A

See inside for the weekly Q and A...
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Influenza Declared Prevalent

Influenza was declared prevalent in New York State for 2024-2025 influenza season on December 18, 2024...
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Reminder – Due December 31st - LHCSA and ALP LHCSA Stat Report

Attached you will find DAL: DHCBS 24-08 2023 LHCSA Statistical Report and 2023 ALP LHCSA Statistical Report with Instructions...
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ALR Quality Measures Bill Signed

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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HCBS Assessment Training and Info

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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HERDS Critical Asset Survey - Shutdown Coming on 12/20/24

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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Update on New York’s Mandated Paid Prenatal Leave

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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2025 NYSCAL Awards Program – Call for Nominations

The New York State Center for Assisted Living (NYSCAL) is pleased to announce a call for nominations for the NYSCAL Awards Program for 2025.  The NYSCAL Awards program will recognize an Administrator, Nurse, Noble Caregiver, and Volunteer for their work...
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New Programs Announced, Upcoming Webinar Opportunities! Register Today!

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