Workforce Issues and Regulations

Workforce Issues and Regulations Governor and AG Issue Guidance to Providers on Immigration Enforcement Actions: Governor Hochul and Attorney General Letitia James issued guidance last week for private health and social services providers and houses of worship on responding to federal immigration enforcement activities.
4 months ago

Workforce Issues and Regulations Upcoming DOH Webinar Opportunity: Workforce Retention Strategies for 2025: Part 2: Join the DOH Division of Residential Surveillance on Wed., Feb. 12^th from 12-1 p.m. ET.
4 months ago

Workforce Issues and Regulations Immigration Actions Raise Concerns for Providers and Patients: LeadingAge is assembling guidance for members.
4 months ago

Workforce Issues and Regulations DOL Posts Prenatal Leave Requirement FAQs: New law requires private sector employers to provide 20 hours of paid prenatal leave.
5 months ago

Workforce Issues and Regulations DOH Launches Career Pathways Training Program Webpage: Providers are encouraged to connect with the WIO serving their region about specific next steps for their organization and how their organization and current staff might benefit from the CPT Program.
6 months ago

Workforce Issues and Regulations Resources for Members on Immigration Enforcement Actions: LeadingAge National has compiled resources for providers covering preparation for, and background on, potential encounters with ICE officials.
4 months ago

Workforce Issues and Regulations Caring Gene Career Pathways Training Program Website Now Live: The website is designed to support the next generation of health, behavioral health, and social care professionals whether they are beginning or advancing in their current career.
4 months ago

Workforce Issues and Regulations CMS Announces Financial Incentives for Nurses to Work in Nursing Homes: As part of its national Nursing Home Staffing Campaign, launched last month, CMS issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity seeking applicants to administer financial incentives, such as tuition reimbursement and stipends, to RNs to work for three years in a qualifying nursing home or as inspectors with a state survey agency.
5 months ago

Workforce Issues and Regulations DOH, IPRO to Host Webinar on Workforce Development Strategies for 2025: The webinar will be held on Wed., Jan. 8^th from 12-1 p.m.
5 months ago

Workforce Issues and Regulations Reminder: NYS Paid Prenatal Personal Leave Law Takes Effect Jan. 1st: The law, enacted as part of the 2024-25 State Budget, requires employers to provide 20 hours of paid prenatal personal leave during any 52-week calendar period for health care services during pregnancy, including physical examinations, medical procedures, monitoring and testing, and discussions with a health care provider related to the pregnancy.
6 months ago