Guidance related to the change in NYS Public Health Law Section 3331,5. (b) (c).

Initial opioid prescribing for acute pain limited to seven-day supply.

Nursing homes will be receiving a request for access to their energy usage information.

Regulations require nursing homes, home care agencies, hospices, and health maintenance organizations that use certified EHRs to connect to the State Health Information Network of New York by March 9, 2018.

New York State's Safe Patient Handling Law (SPH), with its phased implementation, involved a workgroup to make recommendations to assist facilities with establishing committees and programs. Health care facilities are required to establish SPH committees by January 1, 2016, and SHP programs by January 1, 2017. 

DOH and the nursing home provider associations routinely meet to discuss topics that are of concern to members. The highlights of the meeting are included here.

The NYS DOH Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement has initiated the waiver process for providers who anticipate the inability to comply with the upcoming electronic prescribing mandate.

DOH has released its annual advisory on influenza surveillance and reporting requirements.