August 30, 2021

Face Coverings for COVID-19 Prevention

Pursuant to the authority vested in the Public Health and Health Planning Council and the Commissioner of Health by Sections 201, 206, and 225 of the Public Health Law, Title 10 (Health) of the Official Compilation of Codes, Rules and Regulations of the State of New York is amended...
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New York State Department of Health Provider Association Call

NYSHFA|NYSCAL participated in a call with the NYSDOH this afternoon. DOH announced there will be a new question on the Staff Testing Survey tomorrow to collect information on the need for additional BinaxNOW COVID-19 antigen test kits...
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Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine Licensure and Expiration Extension

The FDA granted full licensure for Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine on August 23, 2021. The full licensure applies to the use of this vaccine in the 16+ population. The vaccine also continues to be available under emergency use authorization...
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Act Now! Tell CMS How the Nursing Home Vaccine Mandate Would Impact You

Write an email to CMS on the Nursing Home Staff Vaccination Mandate. Providers should submit their emails no later than Friday, September 3rd...
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Summer Legislative SNF Visits

During the months of July and August NYSHFA has a member campaign to the New York State Legislature to heighten awareness of the critical role each skilled nursing facility plays in the care of New York’s most vulnerable residents...
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We are Only One Month Away! 19th Annual Nurse Leadership Conference

Join NYSHFA | NYSCAL September 30-October 1st for the 19th Annual Nurse Leadership Conference, LIVE & IN-PERSON...
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Register Today! Clinical Responsibilities for Care, MDS Compliance, and Quality Educational Workshop (Nurse Leadership Pre-Conference)

On September 29th NYSHFA will host our Nurse Leadership Pre-Conference Educational Workshop: Clinical Responsibilities for Care, MDS Compliance, and Quality...
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Face Coverings for COVID-19 Prevention

New York State Department of Health Provider Association Call

Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine Licensure and Expiration Extension

Act Now! Tell CMS How the Nursing Home Vaccine Mandate Would Impact You

Summer Legislative SNF Visits

We are Only One Month Away! 19th Annual Nurse Leadership Conference

Register Today! Clinical Responsibilities for Care, MDS Compliance, and Quality Educational Workshop (Nurse Leadership Pre-Conference)

New Programs Announced! Upcoming Webinar Opportunities

Save the Date! 5th Annual Emergency Preparedness Conference

Save the Date! 26th Annual Fall Education Conference

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