Responding to DOH's Request for Information on the future of the Patient Review Instrument (PRI), LeadingAge NY noted that a majority of members that submitted comments supported its elimination due to the poor quality of the information contained in it and the shortage of PRI-certified nurses. A minority of members preferred to retain the PRI because it provides a convenient snapshot of prospective residents.

DOH has released the 2017 nursing home Medicaid cost report software and announced July 16^th as the due date.

There is still time to register for upstate CFO Council Meetings.

Rule allows employers of home care aides who work 24 hours or more to exclude meal periods and sleep times from hours worked, regardless of whether the aide provides “live-in” care.

Workgroup met on April 11^th to cover several issues, including the postponement of the transition to Managed Long Term Care until Jan. 1, 2022, per the newly enacted state budget.

Providers are required to use the new form starting May 7, 2018.

New York’s not-for-profit nursing homes benefit from Nursing Home Compare’s Five-Star methodology change.

Facility responsibility to screen volunteers clarified.