The Public Health and Health Planning Council approved a change in the methodology used to calculate nursing homes' stockpile inventory. Inventory requirements will be based on average census, rather than certified beds. The new regulation took effect on Jan. 26, 2023.

In response to LeadingAge NY's advocacy, DOH sought input into a new methodology for calculating the required amounts of PPE in nursing home stockpiles. LeadingAge NY urged DOH to rightsize, and develop a plan to appropriately allocate, government stockpiles; adjust Medicaid rates to account for provider stockpile costs; and adopt a methodology for nursing homes that relies on average occupancy rather than certified beds.