End of Public Health Emergency
On May 1, 2023 CMS released Guidance for the Expiration of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE), QSO Memo 23-13-ALL. The Secretary’s authority in Section 1135 of the Social Security Act (the “Act”), allowed CMS to issue several temporary emergency statutory and regulatory waivers and flexibilities to help providers respond to the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) and focus on the needs of beneficiaries while working to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Since the Secretary has announced the PHE will end on May 11, 2023, the authority to issue and maintain 1135 waivers ends on that date.
NYSHFA has reached out to the New York State Department of Health to clarify the guidance contained in this memo concerning the following topics:
- Mandate for Staff Vaccination
- Notification of COVID-19 infections to all residents, families and representatives within a specified time frame
- Final TNA Testing Deadline Date
Upon receipt of clarification, NYSHFA will release further guidance regarding these topics of concern.
NYSHFA | NYSCAL CONTACTS:
Tarrah Quinlan, RN, BSN
Director of Education Program Development and Member Operations
518-462-4800 x20
Lisa Volk, RN, B.P.S., LNHA
Director, Clinical & Quality Services
518-462-4800 x15
