May 5, 2020
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May 5, 2020
May 5th COVID-19 Update Latest updates for providers of LTPAC and senior services.
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May 5, 2020
Reporting to CDC Nursing homes will be required to report starting May 8th.
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May 5, 2020
DOH Issues New Directives on COVID-19 Return to Work and Cohorting of Residents The new COVID-19-related "return to work" restrictions extend to 14 days the required duration of an employee's exclusion from work based on a positive COVID-19 test or symptoms. A second set of directives includes a requirement to cohort residents based on COVID-19-positive, negative, and unknown status and assign dedicated staff to COVID-19-positive and "non-positive" residents.
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May 5, 2020
LeadingAge NY Calls for Comprehensive and Collaborative Approach to Combating COVID-19 in Nursing Homes In a letter to Commissioner Zucker, LeadingAge NY called for a collaborative, multi-pronged effort to contain COVID-19 in nursing homes that includes on-site testing and re-testing of all residents and staff, sufficient PPE consistent with sound infection control practices, and financial assistance and other supports to enable adequate staffing.
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May 5, 2020
LeadingAge NY Resource Provides Nursing Home-Specific and General COVID-19 Guidance by Subject Area LeadingAge NY has developed a compendium of federal and state COVID-19 guidance specific to nursing homes or of a general nature, arrayed by topic in reverse chronological order.
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May 5, 2020
New Staffing Resources Launched for Nursing Homes New York State has opened up its Health Professional Portal to all nursing homes and by invitation to other providers. The Surge Staffing Cell provides assistance to New York City nursing homes in need of nurses and CNAs as a result of the COVID-19 emergency.
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May 5, 2020
LeadingAge Job Board LeadingAge is partnering with major national employers to connect displaced workers from fields such as dining, retail, and hospitality with available jobs in aging services.
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May 5, 2020
Nursing Home Census Roster Collection Approaching DOH is developing a process to streamline collection of data needed for CMI calculation.
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May 5, 2020
Nursing Home Reporting Flexibilities CMS has granted flexibility on several federal reporting requirements; the State has not.
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May 5, 2020
COVID-19 Infection Control Surveys Survey tool outlines key compliance elements.
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