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DOH Notices and Policies

DOH Adopts Revised ADHC Part 425 Regulations

New version includes many HCBS Rule provisions as well as some additional provisions.

March 26, 2024

DOH Notices and Policies

LeadingAge NY Meets with DOH Regarding Medicaid Transportation Concerns

Staff will be contacting members for permission to share specific concerns and contact information.

March 19, 2024

DOH Notices and Policies

Slides and Recording of DOH/IPRO QAPI Webinar for Nursing Homes and ACFs Now Available

QAPI mini-self assessment tool also available.

March 15, 2024

DOH Notices and Policies

Update on Transition to MAS Medicaid Transportation

Providers and plans should continue to report challenges; Westchester County providers may see gaps in service as vendors protest Medicaid transportation rates.

March 12, 2024

DOH Notices and Policies

Upcoming DOH Webinar for Nursing Homes and ACFs: Creating Your Roadmap for 2024 QAPI Success

The webinar will be held on Wed., March 13, 2024 from 12-1 p.m.

March 12, 2024

DOH Notices and Policies

Updates from LTC Provider Associations Meeting with DOH

Updates provided on resumption of ACF and nursing home site visits, survey regarding ACF compliance with federal HCBS Settings Rule, upcoming webinar on nursing home minimum staffing penalty assessment and enforcement process, distribution of ADHC and ALP ARPA funds, and more.

February 27, 2024

DOH Notices and Policies

DOH Provides Information on Infection Prevention Audits in Nursing Home Association Meeting

In a meeting with nursing home associations on Feb. 14, 2024, DOH shared information about common omissions in infection prevention audits and top survey deficiencies.

February 20, 2024

DOH Notices and Policies

DOH Offers Nursing Homes Free Infection Prevention Supplies

DOH has announced that it is making available infection prevention health care supplies to nursing homes at no charge, including COVID-19 rapid antigen tests, personal protective equipment, fit testing supplies, and Glo Germ supplies. Orders must be submitted by the new deadline of close of business on Feb. 28th.

February 26, 2024

DOH Notices and Policies

HCS Reminders and Training for DOH-Regulated Entities

DOH-regulated providers reminded of importance of keeping HCS roles up to date; new monthly training course for HCS Coordinators now available.

February 15, 2024

DOH Notices and Policies

DOH Announces Scholarship Opportunity to Attend Virtual Nursing Home Infection Prevention and Control Training

Topics to be addressed in the four-part webinar series include risk assessment and plan development, surveillance and NHSN reporting, hand hygiene, standard and transmission-based precautions, occupational and resident health, facility-acquired infections, cleaning and disinfection, and antimicrobial stewardship.

February 6, 2024
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