DOH is taking meaningful steps to improve the nursing home survey process, following a series of recommendations by LeadingAge NY and its members. These improvements aim to foster a more consistent, transparent, and accurate approach to regulatory surveillance, ultimately supporting better care and quality of life for residents.

Changes reflect successful advocacy efforts by LeadingAge National and its affiliates, aimed at expanding funding opportunities and improving care in nursing homes.

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There have been a number of CMS data collection releases for 2025, and some go into effect Oct. 1, 2025. LeadingAge NY provides information to help nursing home members be prepared.

DOH will eventually issue interpretive guidance and a Question-and-Answer document.

Members of the DOH workgroup debated the inclusion of certain measures.

DFS provides reminders to members who are subject to Cybersecurity Regulation, such as CCRCs.

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