As legislators hear from stakeholders from across sectors about countless State budget requests, it is critical that we keep the funding needs of long term care and aging services providers top of mind. Members are strongly encouraged to use LeadingAge NY social media tools and digital advocacy resources as much as possible from now until March 8^th!

The free resource provides LeadingAge members with alternative staff scheduling solutions to consider as they continue to navigate the workforce crisis.

The Town Halls provide the public with a chance to learn more about and weigh in on the development of the State’s Master Plan for Aging.

The Commissioner’s Grand Rounds program is free to NYS providers and is designed to ensure timely access to evidence-based information that can improve patient care.

LeadingAge NY joined HANYS and nine other associations to develop a series of recommendations to support discharges of hospital patients with complex health care needs and to strengthen the network of providers that often serve as discharge destinations for these patients.

In a meeting with nursing home associations on Feb. 14, 2024, DOH shared information about common omissions in infection prevention audits and top survey deficiencies.

DOH has announced that it is making available infection prevention health care supplies to nursing homes at no charge, including COVID-19 rapid antigen tests, personal protective equipment, fit testing supplies, and Glo Germ supplies. Orders must be submitted by Feb. 23^rd.

Outage will prevent nursing homes from submitting data during scheduled upgrade.