April 3, 2023

AHCA Releases CMS Schizophrenia Survey Summary

CMS announced in the QSO-23-05-NH memo it will be completing schizophrenia MDS audits in nursing homes. AHCA has provided a summary to ensure members have ...
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Medicaid Update – February 2023

The Office of Health Insurance Programs of the New York State Department of Health has approved the release of the February 2023 Medicaid Update ...
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AHCA Encourages DOE to Include Nursing Homes in PSLF Program

AHCA recently sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) in response to comments the agency requested around its notice of proposed rulemaking on ...
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AHCA/NCAL Releases Careers in Caring

The goal is to provide resources to assist long term care providers in recruiting more caregivers and building their workforce. Improve the public perception of careers in long term care. See attached for ...
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AHCA Webinar: Bullying Is Not Limited to the Playground – It’s Time to Take a Breath!

Working short-staffed, not having enough supplies, and challenging resident and staff behaviors can all lead to frustration, stress, and tension. When frustration, stress, and tension are high - a perfect storm is created. This storm is the possibility for bullying ...
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DOH: Influenza Surveillance Report for the Week Ending 03/25/2023

This Informational Message is being sent to you by the NYSDOH Bureau of Communicable Disease Control (BCDC), which produces a weekly statewide influenza surveillance report from October through May. Attached is the influenza surveillance report for the week ending March 25, 2023 ...
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2023 Virtual Art from the Heart Program

The Foundation for Quality Care, Inc., and the New York State Health Facilities Association/New York State Center for Assisted Living (NYSHFA | NYSCAL) are thrilled to launch the 19th Annual Virtual “Art from the Heart” program, which is designed to spotlight the artists who live in member facilities...
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Book Your Room Soon! 74th Annual Conference & Expo

Plan to join NYSHFA | NYSCAL for the 74th Annual Conference & Expo, May 9-11, 2023 at Turning Stone Resort & Casino...
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Upcoming Webinar Opportunities!

Join NYSHFA | NYSCAL for our upcoming webinar opportunities...
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