Department leaders seek stronger connection with providers.

The association's comments on the proposed regulations sought additional exemptions for nursing home projects. They expressed support for the goals of the regulations and concerns over potential delays and barriers to projects beneficial to nursing home residents.

Advisory reminds nursing homes of precautions for warm weather months ahead.

Nursing homes, hospice, and home care providers – including ALP home care – must submit report.

Nursing homes and other Article 28 facilities will be required to solicit stakeholder input and submit independent health equity impact assessments of CON applications involving major construction or changes in services or bed count. The requirements will apply to CON applications submitted on or after June 22^nd.

DOH is initiating a project to ensure compliance with these regulatory requirements.

Declaration indicates that providers subject to "flu mask regulation" are no longer required to have personnel who are not vaccinated against influenza wear a mask.

The new Acting Commissioner of Health stressed his commitment to working collaboratively with long term care providers to address the challenges confronting them and the people they serve.