Governor Andrew M. Cuomo presented his 2021 State of the State address today with the theme of “Reimagine, Rebuild, Renew.” The Governor used his 2021 State of the State address to provide an overview of seven policy area initiatives. The Governor announced that in the coming days he will follow up these initiatives with three additional presentations to further set forth the proposed action plans that will be included within the seven initiatives.
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NYSDOH has released the COVID Redistribution Fact Sheet, the NYSDOH Request to Redistribute Vaccine Between Locations and the CDC Supplemental COVID-19 Vaccine Redistribution Agreement. All forms your facility would need to facilitate a redistribution of vaccine are below. Please note, there is not a site for electronic submission.
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Please see link below for guidance from the New York State Department of Health.
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As you know, the Dear Administrator Letter dated January 7, 2021 now requires operators and administrators of
all nursing homes to test or arrange for the testing of all personnel, including all employees, contract staff, medical staff, operators and administrators, for COVID-19
twice per week. We have confirmed with the New York State Department of Health that the
attached Frequently Asked Questions document from June 24, 2020 remains relevant. Read More
NYSHFA | NYSCAL is pleased to announce we will host
COVID Relief Bill – Another Round of PPP and so much MORE! Webinar on
Friday, January 15th at 10am. Read More
NYSHFA has complied this
chart to assist members as it relates to what needs to be reported and the timeframe for reporting to the NHSN, ECLRS and NYIIS.
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The Office of Health Insurance Programs of the New York State Department of Health has approved the release of the December 2020
Medicaid Update. Please find the new and improved, interactive issue as a PDF (Portable Document Format) file available to be downloaded at:
https://health.ny.gov/health_care/medicaid/program/update/2020/docs/mu_no18_dec20.pdf. A printer-friendly version is also available on the Medicaid Update web page.
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The Clinical and Quality Services Committee is pleased to announce a call for nominations for the 2021 Employee Recognition Program. The goal of the Employee Recognition Program is to honor exemplary employees working in skilled nursing facilities.
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The Clinical and Quality Services Committee is pleased to announce a call for nominations for the 2021 NYSHFA Volunteer of the Year Awards Program.
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Please see the
attached flyer with upcoming events and updates conducted by IPRO QIN-QIO.
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Registration is open for the 18th Annual Social Service & Activities Conference... A Virtual Event. Don't miss out on this great educational opportunity. Our 4 week conference will begin Wednesday, March 3, 2021. This year we are pleased to welcome back Dr. Francis Battisti and Ms. Kate Hanley. Hot topics include: The Why of Work; Dementia Care; Resiliency and the Power of Connections.
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Join NYSHFA | NYSCAL for one or more of our upcoming webinar opportunities.
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