DAL NH 23-16 Infection Inspection Audit and Checklist

Pursuant to 2022 amendments to Public Health Law at 2803-aa, the Department of Health (“Department”) has implemented an infection control inspection annual audit checklist for Nursing Homes to evaluate the Nursing Home’s infection control competencies. Effective January 1, 2024, Nursing Homes are required to adhere to an audit evaluation checklist consistent with focused infection control survey standards established by the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The annual Drupal-based survey will audit the following core competencies. See attached DAL for details.

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
Executive Director, Foundation for Quality Care
518-462-4800 x15