Survey, Clinical and Quality

Survey, Clinical and Quality LeadingAge NY Releases Fact Sheet on 5-Star Ratings: Document discusses importance of nursing home rating system.
January 6, 2017

Survey, Clinical and Quality DOH Hosting Webinar on Emerging Multidrug-Resistant Organism: DOH has issued an announcement on HCS for a webinar for healthcare facilities that will provide an update on the emergence of multidrug-resistant Candida auris (C. auris) globally and in New York State. C. auris presents a global and local threat to public health and has a high potential to cause outbreaks in healthcare facilities.
December 23, 2016

Survey, Clinical and Quality Binding Arbitration Agreements: Enforcement of rule prohibiting use of pre-dispute binding arbitration agreements is suspended so long as court-ordered injunction remains in effect.
December 19, 2016

Survey, Clinical and Quality CMS Issues Two S&C Letters on Life Safety Codes: FSES and installation of sprinklers in attic clarified.
December 19, 2016

Survey, Clinical and Quality GAO Assesses Five-Star Rating System: Report identifies need for improvements to the rating system.
December 12, 2016

Survey, Clinical and Quality CMS Announces Civil Money Penalties Resource: Web page on CMPs now available.
December 12, 2016

Survey, Clinical and Quality Safe Patient Handling and Workers' Compensation: Department of Financial Services issues regulations.
December 8, 2016

Survey, Clinical and Quality CMS Module on New Nursing Home Requirements Now Available: Phase 1 implementation training materials available.
November 22, 2016

Survey, Clinical and Quality LeadingAge Nursing Home Workforce Survey: Workforce survey seeks nursing home member input.
November 22, 2016

Survey, Clinical and Quality PBJ Breathing Room: CMS signals flexibility with initial Payroll Based Journal submission deadline and addresses common provider concerns.
November 11, 2016