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New York State Department of Health Provider Association Call

NYSHFA participated in a call with the NYSDOH this morning.  Agenda items included an update on the TNA to CNA waiver and a presentation from the Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS).  Highlights from the call are noted below:

  • The NYSDOH stressed the importance of accurate information in applications forwarded to Prometric.  Please review all applications thoroughly for accuracy so they may be processed timely.
  • The NYSDOH continues to send out a weekly Drupal survey entitled the “TNA-to-CNA Program Waiver Data Survey.”  Please ensure you complete the survey as required.  The Department utilizes this data to support the ongoing need of the TNA to CNA waiver.
  • The NYSDOH would like to encourage facilities to become testing sites, as this will assist in the effort to test aides.  If you are interested please contact DOH@health.ny.gov.
  • OASAS did a presentation for the group to discuss concerns impacting long-term care facilities and to provide resources for providers with residents that suffer from substance abuse disorders.  The presentation will be sent out to providers for review.
  • OASAS and the Department of Health are collaborating on a Dear Administrator Letter to provide further information on the topics discussed above, which we will forward to providers when received.

Attached is the presentation from yesterday’s call.

NYSHFA/NYSCAL CONTACTS:

Lisa Volk, RN, B.P.S., LNHA
Director, Clinical & Quality Services
518-462-4800 x15

Tarrah Quinlan, RN, BSN
Director of Education Program Development and Member Operations
518-462-4800 x20