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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

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

DOH Notices and Policies

Medicaid Transportation Update

Long Island ambulette transportation vendors receive Medicaid rate increase.

May 14, 2024

DOH Notices and Policies

Medicaid Transportation Update

Please continue to share any challenges your organization may be experiencing.

May 7, 2024

DOH Notices and Policies

New HCS Enhancements and Security Features Announced

Changes to take effect May 9, 2024.

May 7, 2024

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

DOH Notices and Policies

Modifications to Ombudsman Regulations Formally Adopted

As anticipated, regulations were adopted as proposed.

April 16, 2024

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

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

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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