Join us on Tues., June 29^th from 1 to 3 p.m. to learn about strategies your facility can put into practice to improve COVID-19 vaccination rates of your long term care staff members.

Save the date for upcoming LeadingAge NY webinar on staff vaccine uptake; EEOC confirms employers may mandate vaccine; J&J vaccine shelf life extended.

The new regulation applies to all health care employers and will take effect 14 days after publication in the Federal Register. Many of its requirements have already been implemented by LeadingAge NY members; some will require new policies and activities.

The CDC has determined that there is no longer a shortage of approved respirators or surgical masks. It instructs facilities to cease using crisis capacity strategies and resume conventional practices.

Guidance creates four reporting periods based on the date that funding is received; first reports to be due by Sept. 30, 2021.

Providers should note that certain actions must take place by today, June 15^th.

The State will no longer require weekly testing of fully vaccinated staff.

New cohort meets on Tuesdays from 3 to 4 p.m.