LeadingAge NY estimates the 2027 ACF SSI and SSP benefit based on COLA.

The updated guidance provides a more practical and streamlined approach to work restrictions and return-to-work criteria for health care workers recovering from COVID-19 and other viral respiratory infections. DOH will review the guidance – along with updates on influenza, COVID-19, and RSV activity, and practical considerations for managing staff exposures, work restrictions, and return-to-work decisions – during a webinar on Oct. 29^th from 1-2 p.m.

Because the COVID vaccination coverage measures were removed from the SNF QRP, reporting of personnel COVID vaccination data is no longer required by NHSN, and collection of resident COVID vaccine data through the MDS became voluntary as of Oct. 1^st. Other NHSN reporting requirements remain in effect.

All long-term care, home health, and community providers and partners are welcome to the Oct. 29^th webinar.

For long-term care providers and other health care organizations, the current increase in measles activity serves as a reminder to verify staff immunity status, reinforce isolation protocols, educate personnel on recognizing measles symptoms, and maintain close communication with local health departments.

The recall notice, which cites fire hazards and entrapment risks, should be reviewed by all providers with patients/residents who use Medline beds.

Governor to take steps to reduce SADC fraud, waste, and abuse.

November submission dates approach for agencies providing Medicaid home care in NYC, Westchester, Nassau, and Suffolk counties.