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DOH Issues Revised Closure Guidelines

In August 2006, the Department of Health (DOH) issued guidance to assist providers who may be considering cessation of operations. Based on its experience in working with nursing home providers that chose closure and recent changes to the nursing facility industry, the Department has revised its General Information Guidelines and has provided more specific Nursing Facility/Operator Closure Plan Guidelines. The new guidelines are designed to reduce the impact on residents, families, staff, and the community and ensure that the wishes of current patients/residents/families are respected when placement decisions are made.

Changes to the guidelines include:

  • The addition of a requirement for notifications to Medicaid Managed Long Term Care providers;
  • Revisions and clarification to the required plan to involve the facility’s ombudsman; and
  • The addition of a requirement for identifying and referring residents interested in community placement to the current Money Follows the Person contractor.

Contact: Elliott Frost, efrost@leadingageny.org, 518-867-8832