We urge members to complete the surveys; results will help drive sound health care workforce policy and support LeadingAge NY advocacy. The deadline has been extended to Nov. 20^th.

The new guidance reduces work exclusion periods for staff with respiratory viruses, such as COVID-19, flu, RSV, and rhinovirus. It is unclear whether NYS is following the new guidance.

The report and recommendations presented by the Ad Hoc Committee on Nursing Home Certificate of Need are expected to help guide DOH process going forward.

Gather with your peers at Crowne Plaza Albany – The Desmond Hotel to hear from LeadingAge National’s Katie Smith Sloan, get the latest updates on PDPM, gain valuable insights into key policy and advocacy initiatives affecting the aging and disability services continuum, exchange ideas with colleagues, and expand your professional network.

Medicare coverage for certain lawfully present non-citizens will terminate on Jan. 4, 2027. In NYS, State-funded Medicaid coverage should be available for these individuals, if they meet other eligibility criteria.

With Election Day fast approaching, nursing homes should consider reviewing guidance concerning their residents' right to vote and facilities' obligations to support voting access, while avoiding improper influence.