Coronavirus Resources

Coronavirus Resources DOH DAL for Nursing Homes: Weekly Reports re: Updated COVID-19 Vaccine Administration Status (As of Oct. 31, 2023)
29 days ago

Coronavirus Resources DOH DAL for Nursing Homes: Weekly Reports re: Updated COVID-19 Vaccine Administration Status (As of Oct. 24, 2023)
1 month ago

Coronavirus Resources Clarification and Resources for Nursing Homes Asked by Wadsworth Labs to Submit Specimens: The State is asking nursing homes for assistance in sequencing and tracking COVID strain.
1 month ago

Coronavirus Resources State and Federal Staff COVID Vaccination Mandates Officially Repealed: Both the State and CMS have completed the regulatory processes for repealing their respective COVID vaccination mandates for health care personnel. Nursing homes and ACFs are still required to provide COVID vaccination education to staff and residents and offer (or in the case of ACFs, arrange for an appointment to receive) COVID vaccinations.
1 month ago

Coronavirus Resources Reminder of Resources for Free COVID Test Kits: Federal resources to access tests.
1 month ago

Coronavirus Resources NYSIIS and CIR Reporting of COVID Vaccinations No Longer Mandatory for Individuals Age 19 and Over: Reporting follows normal pre-COVID requirements.
1 month ago

Coronavirus Resources Reminders of Various Vaccination Requirements and Reporting: DOH-regulated providers are reminded of various long-standing and newer requirements.
1 month ago

Coronavirus Resources DOH DAL for Nursing Homes: Weekly Reports re: Updated COVID-19 Vaccine Administration Status (As of Oct. 17, 2023)
1 month ago

Coronavirus Resources What to Do with Expired Hand Sanitizer: Hand sanitizer's ignitable nature makes it a hazardous waste subject to federal regulation.
1 month ago

Coronavirus Resources Nursing Homes Should Use New Definition of “Up to Date” in NHSN Reporting: The CDC has posted training slides and a guidance document outlining the change.
1 month ago