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February 24, 2015

February 24, 2015

Home Care Wage Parity Rate Increases and Forms Due

The new rates and forms are due before Sun., March 1.

February 24, 2015

Advocacy Alert! Budget Letters Available Online

Take action and contact your lawmakers, today!

February 24, 2015

Antipsychotic Drug Use in Nursing Homes

LeadingAge NY testifies at Assembly Hearing on antipsychotic drug use in nursing homes.

February 24, 2015

Listing of Items Excluded from Universal Settlement Due Sun., March 1

Nursing homes are reminded to compile and submit a list of appeals and litigation excluded from the Universal Settlement by Sun., March 1, 2015.

February 24, 2015

UAS-NY Upgrade to Version 7

The UAS-NY online system will be upgraded on Fri., March 20.

February 24, 2015

Special Open Door Forum for NHs and HHAs

The forum will provide an overview of standardized data for quality measures and assessments required under the IMPACT Act.

February 24, 2015

Research Opportunity on the Effectiveness of Tailored Light Treatment Available

Volunteers residing in nursing homes or assisted living facilities in the Capital Region are welcome to participate in a study to test the effect of a light treatment on sleep and behavior in persons with Alzheimer's disease or related dementias.

February 24, 2015

DSRIP Weekly Update-Feb. 24, 2015

Panel meets to review PPS Project Plan scoring, and DOH releases full public comment summary on applications.

February 24, 2015

CMS to Expand MDS and Staffing Survey Nationwide

Surveyor training to begin in April 2015.

February 24, 2015

CMS Changes Have Nursing Homes Seeing Falling Stars

The adjusted Five Star Rating System has caused declines to previous ratings for many nursing homes.

February 24, 2015

Updated HCBS Settings Rule Transition Plan Available

DOH is accepting public comment on revised plan until Tues., March 3, 2015.

February 24, 2015

AHHA Workgroup Update

The DOH workgroup met to discuss remaining issues on the advanced home health aide budget proposal.

February 24, 2015

Medicare Coverage of Pneumococcal Vaccines

DOH issues message on second dose of pneumococcal vaccines under Medicare Part B.