Continuing Care Retirement Communities

5 months ago
Continuing Care Retirement Communities DOH Posts Nursing Home Quality Initiative Score Sheets for Review: Along with the release of 2022 review score sheets, DOH convened the NHQI Workgroup to review 2022 results and preview measures being considered for 2023.

5 months ago
Continuing Care Retirement Communities DOH Posts Appeals Review FAQs: Nursing homes are asked to review the posted appeals listing to identify those that are still outstanding.

7 months ago
Continuing Care Retirement Communities NHSN to Update Surveillance Definition of “Up to Date”: The CDC is offering training to nursing homes to ensure accurate reporting.

10 months ago
Continuing Care Retirement Communities CCRC News: Updates for CCRCs on DOH and DFS staffing, the CCRC Council, and advocacy efforts.

11 months ago
Continuing Care Retirement Communities Agenda Posted for May 11th CCRC Council Meeting: Anyone planning to attend in person should register 24 hours in advance.

Continuing Care Retirement Communities CMS Posts Updated Five-Star Technical Users' Guide: The updates to the guide include the four quality measures that are frozen at their January 2024 performance rates, the three staffing level measures that are frozen at their January 2024 performance rates, and the new staffing turnover penalty introduced at the April 2024 refresh.
2 days ago

Continuing Care Retirement Communities DOH Issues Mid-Month April 2024 Aware Prepare Update: Bimonthly newsletter highlights variety of useful resources and trainings.
8 days ago

Continuing Care Retirement Communities Nursing Homes and ACFs Encouraged to Register for Disaster Mental Health, CEMP, and eFINDS Trainings: Disaster mental health training with DOH, OMH, and American Red Cross leaders to be held on May 3^rd; eFINDS trainings to be held on May 22^nd and June 24^th; CEMP training accessible now on DOH LMS.
5 days ago

Continuing Care Retirement Communities Final 2024-25 NYS Budget: Advocacy, Outcomes, and Next Steps: Over the weekend, the State finalized its budget for FY 2024-25. LeadingAge NY provides initial analyses of key health and housing measures and begins to consider next steps.
4 days ago

Continuing Care Retirement Communities CMS Issues Final Nursing Home Staffing Standards: Regulations will require 3.48 hours of nursing care per resident day, 24/7 onsite RN.
3 days ago

Continuing Care Retirement Communities Reminder: Deadlines Approaching for Statewide Health Care Facility Transformation Program Grants: Additional grant opportunity information also provided.
5 days ago

Continuing Care Retirement Communities LeadingAge NY Diversity Committee to Present "Better Together" Webinar on April 25th: The one-hour webinar will illustrate the crucial link between prioritizing inclusion and boosting employee engagement and retention.
1 month ago

Continuing Care Retirement Communities DOH Issues Controlled Substance Storage and Disposal Guidance: DOH's Bureau of Narcotics Enforcement issued guidance for nursing homes with Class 3A Institutional Dispenser Limited Licenses regarding storage and disposal of controlled substances.
11 days ago

Urge Elected Officials to Reform and Invest in Nursing Home Medicaid Methodology
Digital letter-writing campaigns are now available. Please take a moment to send digital letters and share them with your network of advocates!
Urge Congress to Oppose Implementation of Federal Nursing Home Staffing Standards!
Take action today by urging your House representative to support and co-sponsor the Protecting Rural Seniors Access to Care Act (HR 5796), and urging Senators Schumer and Gillibrand to introduce a companion bill in the Senate.