Nursing homes must report health care personnel influenza vaccination data through the Healthcare Personnel Safety Component of the NHSN by May 15, 2023 based on the reporting period of Oct. 1, 2022 through March 31, 2023. Providers are reminded to activate the Healthcare Personnel Safety Component well in advance and report by the deadline to avoid a penalty.

Survey deficiencies, Immediate Jeopardy, and TNA to CNA transition among issues discussed at DOH/Association meeting.

Staffing funding notifications utilize new communications module in the HCS.

DOH has updated Report of CPA documents since initial release of ACF Financial Report documents.

Work group established in legislation passed to enable Medicaid-eligible ALP residents to access hospice.

Important clarification regarding the SOI funding opportunities.

OMIG has developed a process for employers to return bonus overpayments to the State.

The change only affects upstate providers.