December 7, 2023

2024 NH Minimum Wage Survey

Please see the attached letter regarding the 2024 Nursing Home Minimum Wage Survey. Please note that the deadline for submitting survey is December 29, 2023 ...
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DOH: 2024 Critical Asset Survey (CAS) Informational Update

Beginning January 1, 2024, the Critical Asset Survey (CAS) within the Health Electronic Response Data System (HERDS) will be shifting to a Save and Submit only format. Facilities will no longer be able to keep the survey in a draft status. This will ensure that all data is current and ...
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DOH Advisory: Influenza Declared Prevalent in New York State for 2023-2024 Influenza Season

Please see the informational message attached. For questions, please send an e-mail to flumaskreg@health.ny.gov.
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DOH: Multi-Factor Authentication for Coordinator Update Tools

The Health Commerce System is implementing Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) functionality to the HCS Coordinators Account Tools. Multi-Factor Authentication adds an additional layer of security to the application to ensure security and compliance. Effective December 20, 2023, all HCS Coordinators will be required ...
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AHCA/NCAL: HHS Issues Important Cybersecurity Notice for Health Care Operators

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Health Sector Cybersecurity Coordination Center has released a notice strongly encouraging health care organizations to upgrade their devices due to a vulnerability. Known as “Citrix Bleed,” this vulnerability has ...
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DOH Advisory: Register for the NYSDOH Commissioner Grand Rounds - An Introduction to Working with People with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities Across Health Care Settings (12/15/23 from 12:00pm - 2:00pm EST)

Please see the attached information about the upcoming session of the Commissioner's Medical Grand Rounds Program ...
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Director of Nursing (DON) Course – Deadline to Register is December 14, 2023

NYSHFA|NYSCAL will be offering the Director of Nursing Course on the following dates: January 9, 16, 23, 30, February 6, 13, 2024. Attendance is required for all sessions. The DON program will provide the participants ...
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Nursing Home Administrator Leadership Course – Deadline to register is January 11, 2024

NYSHFA-NYSCAL will be offering the Nursing Home Administrator Leadership Course on the following dates: February 8, 15, 29; March 7, 21 and April 4, 2024. 18 CEU have been approved for this course. Attendance is required for all sessions. The Nursing Home Administrator Leadership program will provide ...
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Registration Open, Invest in Your Staff! 21st Annual Social Service & Activities Conference

NYSHFA | NYSCAL will host our 21st Annual Social Service & Activities Conference on March 14th & 15th at the Saratoga Holiday Inn.  Registration is now open!...
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Earn Last Minute CEUs! Webinar MP4s Available for Purchase

Are you still missing credits for your license renewal? NYSHFA | NYSCAL has an opportunity for you to earn up to 6.5 Self-Study CEUS via our Webinar MP4 program.
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Art from the Heart Wall Calendars Available

Help us to support long term care nurses by ordering a 2024 calendar today...
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Upcoming Webinar Opportunities

Join NYSHFA | NYSCAL for these webinar opportunities...
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