January 11, 2024

Pause in HERDS reporting – Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day

The Department remains on alert regarding COVID-19 and appreciates the information provided through the various COVID-19 surveys. The Department will not be requiring HERDS reporting for Hospitals, Nursing Homes, or Adult Care Facilities on the following date ...
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Advisory: COVID-19 and Flu Increases, Consider Masking in Healthcare Facilities

Please see the attached advisory. Over the past several weeks, there have been substantial increases in cases of influenza and COVID-19, at least partially driven by an emerging SARS-CoV-2 variant, and to recommend that healthcare and residential facilities advocate strongly for the use of masks within their facility...
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Informational Message: Nursing Home Minimum Staffing Requirements - 3rd Quarter 2022

This is to inform you that over the next few days, the Department will initiate nursing home 3.5 Hours Per Resident Day (HPRD) compliance assessments for Quarter #3- 2022...
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Statewide Health Care Facility Transformation Program IV

On January 9, 2024, the New York State Department of Health announced the availability of funds under the Statewide Health Care Facility Transformation Program IV...
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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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Be Prepared: Respiratory Illnesses & Infection Prevention and Control Webinar

Please see the attached flyer regarding a webinar regarding Respiratory Illnesses and Infection Prevention and Control which will be held on January 25 from 1:00pm-2:30 pm ...
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A Long Term Care Update from AHCA/NCAL

Please see the attached publication, Capitol Connection, from AHCA/NCAL ...
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NYSHFA | NYSCAL Welcomes New Associate Members

NYSHFA | NYSCAL is pleased to announce the following new Associate Members. Our Associate Members are integral to the Association, supporting our provider members with a full range of services. We welcome them to the Association and thank them for their support...
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Pause in HERDS reporting – Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Advisory: COVID-19 and Flu Increases, Consider Masking in Healthcare Facilities

Informational Message: Nursing Home Minimum Staffing Requirements - 3rd Quarter 2022

Statewide Health Care Facility Transformation Program IV

Nursing Home Administrator Leadership Course – Deadline to register is January 11, 2024

Be Prepared: Respiratory Illnesses & Infection Prevention and Control Webinar

A Long Term Care Update from AHCA/NCAL

NYSHFA | NYSCAL Welcomes New Associate Members

2024 NYSHFA Awards Programs – Call for Nominations

Just Two Months Away, Invest in Your Staff! 21st Annual Social Service & Activities Conference

First Program, Next Week! Upcoming Webinar Opportunities!

Save the Date! NYSHFA | NYSCAL Annual Conference, May 7-9, 2024

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