Housing

1 month ago
Housing Health Commissioner Issues Standing Order for Pharmacists to Administer RSV Vaccines to Those 60 and Older: Adults age 60 and older are encouraged to get the vaccine.

8 months ago
Housing RECAP: The 2023 Housing Professionals Webinar Series: LeadingAge NY's annual education event for affordable senior housing professionals featured the latest from HUD, best practices for senior housing communities, and support for all levels of senior housing staff.

2 years ago
Housing HUD Announces New Round of COVID-19 Payments for Housing Providers: Members should review carefully for deadlines to ensure receipt of funds.

2 years ago
Housing HUD Notifies Owners, Provides Resources on Inspection Restart: As HUD significantly increases physical inspections, the agency has notified owners who can expect an inspection this calendar year. HUD will not require inspectors to be vaccinated but will require them to follow CDC guidelines for quarantining and testing if unvaccinated. HUD will also require inspectors to wear face shields when inspecting senior housing properties.

Housing Master Plan for Aging Team Seeks Consumer and LTC Provider Input: Survey deadline is Dec. 31, 2023.
13 days ago

Housing Early Detection of Sepsis Is Vital to Save Lives!: A number of sepsis resources and education tools are available for all levels of the health care continuum.
14 days ago

Housing Register Now to Attend an MPA Community Engagement Event in Your Area: Registration information is now available for Utica and Harlem community members to learn more about and share their thoughts on the State’s Master Plan for Aging.
20 days ago

Housing NYS MPA Team Continues Community Engagement Efforts: Register now for the Johnson City (Binghamton) or Utica Listening Session, and be sure to share the MPA survey widely among staff, residents and their families, and the community.
1 month ago

Housing CMS Accepting GUIDE Dementia Model Applications: Applications for the GUIDE Model must be submitted by Jan. 30, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. ET. An RFA webinar will be hosted by CMS on Thurs., Nov. 30^th at 2 p.m. ET.
13 days ago

Housing New Infectious Disease Resources for LTC Providers: The federal ASPR has updated its handbook for long-term care communities on infectious disease outbreaks, and the NY Medical Directors Association is offering free coaching to nursing home leaders on prevention, control, and treatment of COVID-19 and other respiratory infections.
20 days ago

Housing Proposed Medicare Advantage and PACE Regulations Offer Additional Beneficiary Protections: On Nov. 6, 2023, CMS posted a proposed rule that would revise the Medicare Advantage Program, Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Program, PACE, and certain health information technology standards. The proposed regulations are intended to strengthen beneficiary protections and ensure that Medicare Advantage plans meet the needs of beneficiaries.
21 days ago

Housing New HUD Resources Available from LeadingAge National: LeadingAge National recently hosted calls on HOTMA and the GRRP and has made recordings and materials available to members.
1 month ago