DOH Notices and Policies
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DOH Notices and Policies
New LGBT Bill of Rights Law to Take Effect May 28th The new law requires nursing homes and ACFs to post notices of non-discrimination on the basis of actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and HIV status. Required staff training is not yet available.
- May 20, 2024
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DOH Notices and Policies
LeadingAge NY Proposes Changes in Nursing Home Administrator Licensure Requirements The NYS Board of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators discussed modifying the licensure requirements for nursing home administrators at its May 1st meeting.
- May 14, 2024
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DOH Notices and Policies
Medicaid Transportation Update Long Island ambulette transportation vendors receive Medicaid rate increase.
- May 14, 2024
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DOH Notices and Policies
Medicaid Transportation Update Please continue to share any challenges your organization may be experiencing.
- May 7, 2024
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DOH Notices and Policies
New HCS Enhancements and Security Features Announced Changes to take effect May 9, 2024.
- May 7, 2024
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DOH Notices and Policies
Staffing Changes Under Way at Department of Health Adam Herbst, Deputy Commissioner of the Office of Aging and Long-Term Care, has announced that he is leaving his post.
- April 30, 2024
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DOH Notices and Policies
Modifications to Ombudsman Regulations Formally Adopted As anticipated, regulations were adopted as proposed.
- April 16, 2024
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DOH Notices and Policies
Medicaid Transportation Update for Long Term Care FAQ updated for MLTC transportation carve-out; LeadingAge NY continues to meet with DOH to discuss challenges.
- April 16, 2024
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DOH Notices and Policies
DOH Issues Controlled Substance Storage and Disposal Guidance DOH's Bureau of Narcotics Enforcement issued guidance for nursing homes with Class 3A Institutional Dispenser Limited Licenses regarding storage and disposal of controlled substances.
- April 16, 2024
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DOH Notices and Policies
DOH Provides Updates at Associations Meeting DOH requested suggestions for streamlining the ACF licensure process and informed associations of the status of the nursing home staffing enforcements.
- April 8, 2024
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