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Continuing Care Retirement Communities
Advocacy Win: CMS Proposes Removing COVID‑19 Vaccination Measures for SNFs in FY 2027 If finalized, SNFs would no longer be required to report staff COVID‑19 vaccination status through NHSN, and the COVID‑19 vaccination item would be removed from the MDS beginning in FY 2027.
- 12 hours ago
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Continuing Care Retirement Communities
DOH Issues April 2026 Aware Prepare Update Bimonthly newsletter highlights variety of useful resources and trainings.
- 1 day ago
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Continuing Care Retirement Communities
DOH Seeks Questions on MAID DOH has asked associations to provide questions on the Medical Aid in Dying law for purposes of an FAQ resource.
- 7 days ago
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Continuing Care Retirement Communities
COVID‑19 "Up to Date" Definition Remains the Same for NHSN Quarter 2 Under the current definition, individuals aged 65 and older are considered up to date for COVID-19 vaccination if they have received two doses of the 2025-2026 vaccine or one dose within the past six months, and individuals under age 65 are considered up to date with one dose of the 2025-2026 vaccine.
- 8 days ago
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Continuing Care Retirement Communities
CMS Issues Additional Clarifications to SNF Complaint Investigation and Enforcement Guidance Clarifications supplement updates previously made to the State Operations Manual earlier this year.
- 12 hours ago
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Continuing Care Retirement Communities
Investing in the Workforce: Supporting Direct Caregivers Through Pathways to Success LeadingAge NY is now accepting applications for “Pathways to Success for the Direct Care Giver,” a new life, care, and mentorship training program designed specifically for direct caregivers.
- 1 month ago
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Continuing Care Retirement Communities
CMS Releases Updated MDS Quality Measures User's Manual and Errata Documents The release is in response to the clarification made to the Long-Stay Antipsychotic measure in Chapter 1, Section 6.
- 7 days ago
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Continuing Care Retirement Communities
NHSN HCP Flu Vaccination Status Reporting Due May 15th Nursing homes should ensure data accuracy and timely submission by reviewing staffing records, confirming vaccination documentation, and coordinating with infection prevention and quality teams well in advance of the May 15th deadline.
- 8 days ago
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