September 17, 2020
Great News on Testing for AL and SNFs -Abbot Webinar with Details Announced
Lisa Volk and Jackie Pappalardi in Clinical & Quality
September 17, 2020
NYSHFA/NYSCAL Extra Town Hall Call – September 22nd
Jackie Pappalardi in Clinical & Quality
September 17, 2020
ASPR Released Toolkit for COVID-19 Considerations for Long Term Care Facilities
Jackie Pappalardi and Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
September 14, 2020
Pandemic Emergency Plan (PEP) due tomorrow!
Jackie Pappalardi and Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
September 14, 2020
AHCA/NCAL Investigates Reported False Positives in COVID-19 Testing: Survey and Resources
Jackie Pappalardi and Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
September 14, 2020
Update to Paid Leave of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act
Jackie Pappalardi and Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
September 10, 2020
AHCA Reminder: Private Pay AL - Funding Deadline is Sunday, Sept. 13 / Other COVID-19 Update
Jackie Pappalardi in Clinical & Quality
September 10, 2020
AHCA/NCAL: You and Your Staff May Be Eligible for Free Coverage
Jackie Pappalardi and Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
September 10, 2020
DOH Advisory: The AIDS Institute Announces the Return of PrEP Aware Week
Jackie Pappalardi and Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
September 10, 2020
CMS Care Compare Empowers Patients
Lisa Volk and Jackie Pappalardi in Clinical & Quality
September 3, 2020
Training Modules Available for Point of Care Antigen Test Devices
Jackie Pappalardi in Clinical & Quality
August 31, 2020
Infection Control Provider Relief Fund (PRF) Update
Lisa Volk and Jackie Pappalardi in Clinical & Quality
August 31, 2020
Upcoming Office Hours for LTCFs: National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) COVID-19 Module Updates
in Clinical & Quality
August 27, 2020
AHCA/NCAL: Member Webinar Tomorrow with Mark Parkinson & Dr. David Gifford
Lisa Volk and Jackie Pappalardi in Clinical & Quality
August 27, 2020
AHCA: CMS Issues Additional Guidance on Staff Testing and Reporting Requirements
Lisa Volk and Jackie Pappalardi in Clinical & Quality
August 27, 2020
AHCA: CMS Launches National Training Program
Lisa Volk and Jackie Pappalardi in Clinical & Quality
August 27, 2020
SNF Provider Preview Reports: Review Your Data by August 30
Lisa Volk and Jackie Pappalardi in Clinical & Quality
August 27, 2020
CMS: COVID-19: Training to Strengthen Nursing Home Infection Control Practices
Lisa Volk and Jackie Pappalardi in Clinical & Quality
August 27, 2020
Upcoming Office Hours for LTCFs: National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) COVID-19 Module Updates
Jackie Pappalardi and Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
August 24, 2020
NYSDOH Released Word Versions of the Pandemic Emergency Plan (PEP) with the Comprehensive Emergency Preparedness Plan (CEMO) and Toolkit
Jackie Pappalardi in Clinical & Quality
August 24, 2020
NYSDOH Released the Webinar Recording on the Pandemic Emergency Plan
Jackie Pappalardi in Clinical & Quality
August 24, 2020
AHCA: COVID-19 Update | This Week! National Webinars on Nursing Home Best Practices
Jackie Pappalardi in Clinical & Quality
August 20, 2020
AHCA: CDC Interim Guidance on Rapid Antigen Tests
Lisa Volk and Jackie Pappalardi in Clinical & Quality
August 20, 2020
Honor Your Employees with our Retro-Themed Posters
Jackie Pappalardi in Clinical & Quality
August 17, 2020
NYS DOH - Week 14 NH/ACF Staff Testing Survey
Lisa Volk and Jackie Pappalardi in Clinical & Quality
August 17, 2020
2020 Durante/Stafford Nursing Scholarship Award Recipients Announced
Jackie Pappalardi in Clinical & Quality
August 17, 2020
CMS News: Trump Administration Has Issued More Than $15 Million in Fines to Nursing Homes During COVID-19 Pandemic
Jackie Pappalardi and Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
August 17, 2020
CMS COVID-19 Stakeholder Engagement Calls – August
Lisa Volk and Jackie Pappalardi in Clinical & Quality
August 13, 2020
AHCA: COVID-19 Update | HHS Updates Provider Relief Fund FAQs
Jackie Pappalardi and Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
August 13, 2020
AHCA/NCAL Convention Expo: Register Now to Get 24 Full Days of Access
Jackie Pappalardi and Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
August 13, 2020
AHCA/NCAL Social Media Update – Weeks of August 10 and 17
Jackie Pappalardi and Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
August 10, 2020
AHCA: HHS Announces the Distribution of the Additional $5 Billion
Esq Stephen Hanse and Carl Pucci in Clinical & Quality
August 10, 2020
Town Hall on Thursday August 13, 2020 at 11:00 am
Jackie Pappalardi in Clinical & Quality
August 10, 2020
Extension of Nursing Home and Assisted Living Staff COVID 19 Testing Requirements
Jackie Pappalardi and Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
August 10, 2020
Update on HERDS Reporting to NYSDOH
Jackie Pappalardi and Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
August 10, 2020
DOH: Healthcare Provider COVID-19 Weekly Call
Lisa Volk and Jackie Pappalardi in Clinical & Quality
August 10, 2020
CMS COVID-19 Stakeholder Engagement Calls – August
Jackie Pappalardi and Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
August 6, 2020
Canceled: August 7th CMS Lessons from the Front Line
Lisa Volk and Jackie Pappalardi in Clinical & Quality
August 6, 2020
SNF Provider Preview Reports - Now Available
Lisa Volk and Jackie Pappalardi in Clinical & Quality
August 3, 2020
NH/ACF Weekly Staff Testing Survey (Week 12)
Jackie Pappalardi and Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
August 3, 2020
National CMS/CDC Nursing Home COVID-19 Training – August 6
Lisa Volk and Jackie Pappalardi in Clinical & Quality
August 3, 2020
CMS COVID-19 Stakeholder Engagement Calls – August 3rd to August 14th
Jackie Pappalardi and Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
July 23, 2020
MDS Census Collection Date (Correction)
Carl Pucci and Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality, Finance & Reimbursement
July 23, 2020
AHCA: Administration Announces Additional $5 billion in COVID Relief
Jackie Pappalardi and Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
July 23, 2020
IPRO QIN-QIO Presents: Telehealth Practice Innovations Webinar Series
Lisa Volk and Jackie Pappalardi in Clinical & Quality
July 20, 2020
AHCA: COVID-19 Update | Deadline Extended for Medicaid Application to Provider Relief Fund
Lisa Volk and Jackie Pappalardi in Clinical & Quality
July 20, 2020
Information on Expanding Approval of CLIA Waived Testing for COVID-19 in NYS
Jackie Pappalardi and Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
July 20, 2020
Update on Use of COVID -19 Antigen Tests
Jackie Pappalardi and Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
July 20, 2020
NYSDOH Released Application and Attestation Form for Civil Monetary Penalty (CMP) Reinvestment Funds: Communication Devices
Nancy Knapp in Clinical & Quality
July 20, 2020
NYSDOH Advisory for Testing and Reporting of Mosquito and Tick-Borne Illnesses
Jackie Pappalardi and Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
July 20, 2020
NYS Electronic Death Registration System (EDRS) Summer 2020 Newsletter
Lisa Volk and Jackie Pappalardi in Clinical & Quality
July 16, 2020
Reminder: CMS COVID-19 Lessons from the Front Lines Call – Friday, July 17
Lisa Volk and Jackie Pappalardi in Clinical & Quality
July 16, 2020
New AHCA/NCAL COVID-19 Trainings and Infection Prevention and Control Action Briefs
Lisa Volk and Jackie Pappalardi in Clinical & Quality
July 16, 2020
CMS: Nursing Homes & COVID: Five Things to Know, Additional Resources, Training
Lisa Volk and Jackie Pappalardi in Clinical & Quality
July 13, 2020
NYSDOH Announces Resumption of Limited Visitation to Long Term Care Facilities
Jackie Pappalardi and Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
July 13, 2020
NYSHFA/NYSCAL Weekly Town Hall Call – July 16th
Jackie Pappalardi in Clinical & Quality
July 9, 2020
AHCA/NCAL’s National Quality Award Notifications
Nancy Leveille and Jackie Pappalardi in Clinical & Quality
July 9, 2020
CMS: ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Codes - FY 2021
Lisa Volk and Jackie Pappalardi in Clinical & Quality
July 6, 2020
Serious Adverse Health Events Associated with Methanol-based Hand Sanitizers
Jackie Pappalardi and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
July 6, 2020
CMS COVID-19 Stakeholder Engagement Calls – July
Nancy Leveille and Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
July 2, 2020
PBJ Submission Update
Carl Pucci and Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality, Finance & Reimbursement
July 2, 2020
AHCA Feeding Assistant Training Manual - Newly Updated
Jackie Pappalardi and Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
July 2, 2020
AHCA/NCAL Social Media Update – Weeks of June 22nd and 29th
Jackie Pappalardi and Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
July 2, 2020
CMS: Attend Nursing Home Training Series Webcasts
Jackie Pappalardi and Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
April 13, 2020
Nursing Home COVID19 Updates Conference Call: Tuesday, April 14th at 2:00 pm
Nancy Leveille and Jackie Pappalardi in Clinical & Quality
April 13, 2020
You are invited to CMS Office Hours on COVID-19, Tuesday, April 14th at 5:00 pm
Jackie Pappalardi and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
April 13, 2020
AHCA: COVID-19 Update #39 - New OSHA Resources
Nancy Leveille and Jackie Pappalardi in Clinical & Quality
April 13, 2020
Audio Conference: Environmental Services Best Practices and Helpful Tips - April 15
Jackie Pappalardi in Clinical & Quality
April 13, 2020
2019 Nursing Home Quality Initiative Results for Feedback: DUE May 1st
Nancy Leveille and Jackie Pappalardi in Clinical & Quality
April 13, 2020
NYSHealth Commits $2 Million for COVID-19 Response Efforts
Nancy Leveille and Jackie Pappalardi in Clinical & Quality
April 13, 2020
Use of non-congregate sheltering by various state, local and private non-profits for FEMA approved populations in relation to COVID-19
Nancy Leveille and Jackie Pappalardi in Clinical & Quality
April 9, 2020
Guidance on Laundering Procedures
Jackie Pappalardi and Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
April 9, 2020
AHCA: COVID-19 Update 35 - Update on Personal Protective Equipment
Jackie Pappalardi and Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
April 9, 2020
Audio Conference - April 15: Environmental Services Best Practices and Helpful Tips
Jackie Pappalardi in Clinical & Quality
April 6, 2020
AHCA: COVID-19 Update #32 - Revised Resources on Cohorting and When COVID-19 Gets In
Jackie Pappalardi and Amy Kennedy in Clinical & Quality
April 6, 2020
Medicare Skilled Coverage Eligibility During COVID-19 At-a-Glance & FAQs
Jackie Pappalardi Amy Kennedy and Carl Pucci in Clinical & Quality, Finance & Reimbursement
April 6, 2020
AHCA: New Video Available on Medicare Coverage and Payment of Virtual Services
Jackie Pappalardi and Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
April 2, 2020
DOH: Updated Protocols for Personnel in Healthcare or Other Direct Care Settings to Return to Work Following COVID-19 Exposure or Infection
Lisa Volk and Jackie Pappalardi in Clinical & Quality
April 2, 2020
DOH: COVID-19 Specimen Collection and Handling for Wadsworth Center Testing
Lisa Volk and Jackie Pappalardi in Clinical & Quality
April 2, 2020
AHCA: COVID-19 Update #29
Jackie Pappalardi and Carl Pucci in Clinical & Quality, Finance & Reimbursement
March 30, 2020
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Outpatient Dialysis Facility Preparedness Assessment Tool
Lisa Volk and Jackie Pappalardi in Clinical & Quality
March 30, 2020
DOH: COVID-19 Infection Control Guidance Webinar Slides
Lisa Volk and Jackie Pappalardi in Clinical & Quality
March 30, 2020
NYSHFA-NYSCAL Audio - Effective End of Life Communications with Staff and Residents - April 1
in Clinical & Quality
March 26, 2020
Hospital Discharges and Admissions to Nursing Homes
Stephen B Hanse in Clinical & Quality
March 26, 2020
DOH: Novel COVID-19 Update on Specimen Collection and Handling
Lisa Volk and Jackie Pappalardi in Clinical & Quality
March 26, 2020
AHCA: COVID-19 Update #21 - Stimulus Package Passes the Senate
Lisa Volk and Jackie Pappalardi in Clinical & Quality
March 23, 2020
DOH: Nursing Home Advisory Recommendations to Protect Nursing Home Residents
Jackie Pappalardi and Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
March 23, 2020
Suspension of Preauthorization Requirements
Carl J. Pucci in Clinical & Quality, Finance & Reimbursement
March 23, 2020
CMS: Relief for Clinicians, Providers, Hospitals and Facilities Participating in Quality Reporting Programs in Response to COVID-19
Lisa Volk and Jackie Pappalardi in Clinical & Quality
March 23, 2020
Weekly Town Hall Calls – in Support of COVID-19 Topics of Concern
Jackie Pappalardi in Clinical & Quality
March 23, 2020
AHCA: COVID-19 Update #17 - Call on the Public for Supplies
Stephen Hanse in Clinical & Quality
March 23, 2020
COVID-19 Update #16 - Guidance on Essential Staff Entering Your Building / Communicating After a Confirmed Case
in Clinical & Quality
March 23, 2020
REMINDER: COVID-19 HERDS survey for Nursing Homes and Adult Care Facilities
Lisa Volk and Jackie Pappalardi in Clinical & Quality
March 23, 2020
DOH: Respiratory Illness in Nursing Homes and Adult Care Facilities in Areas of Sustained Community Transmission of COVID-19
Lisa Volk and Amy Kennedy in Clinical & Quality
March 19, 2020
DOH: COVID-19 Guidance for Designated Children and Family Treatment and Support Services' Providers
Esq. Stephen B. Hanse in Clinical & Quality
March 19, 2020
Infection Prevention Control in Nursing Homes Program
Jackie Pappalardi in Clinical & Quality
March 19, 2020
Use of Advance Directives and MOLST/eMOLST in Nursing Homes Amidst COVID-19 Concerns
Nancy Leveille and Jackie Pappalardi in Clinical & Quality
March 16, 2020
NYS DOH Medicaid Pharmacy Guidance on COVID-19
Lisa Volk and Jackie Pappalardi in Clinical & Quality
March 16, 2020
DOH: COVID-19 HERDS Survey for Nursing Homes and Adult Care Facilities
Lisa Volk and Jackie Pappalardi in Clinical & Quality
March 16, 2020
AHCA: COVID-19 Update #10 - 3-Day Stay Waiver Update
Lisa Volk and Jackie Pappalardi in Clinical & Quality
March 12, 2020
DOH: DAL NH 20-04 COVID-19 Guidance for Nursing Homes - Revised Letter
Lisa Volk and Jackie Pappalardi in Clinical & Quality
March 5, 2020
CMS Announces Actions to Address Spread of Coronavirus
Lisa Volk and Jackie Pappalardi in Clinical & Quality
March 5, 2020
AHCA: COVID-19 – Update #3 – March 4
Jackie Pappalardi and Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
March 5, 2020
AHCA: COVID-19 Webinar Recording Now Available
Lisa Volk and Jackie Pappalardi in Clinical & Quality
March 5, 2020
Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services Nursing Home Quality Care Collaborative
Lisa Volk and Jackie Pappalardi in Clinical & Quality
March 2, 2020
DOH Advisory: Guidance for healthcare providers experiencing supply shortages
Lisa Volk and Jackie Pappalardi in Clinical & Quality
March 2, 2020
DOH: Influenza Surveillance Report for the week ending 2/22/2020
Lisa Volk and Jackie Pappalardi in Clinical & Quality
February 27, 2020
NYS Emergency/Proposed Rule Making for Communicable Diseases Reporting and Control – Adding Severe or Novel Coronavirus
Jackie Pappalardi and Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
February 27, 2020
DOH: Healthcare Personnel Influenza Vaccination Report
Lisa Volk and Jackie Pappalardi in Clinical & Quality
February 20, 2020
New Online Water Management Training Now Available on ahcancalED
Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
February 18, 2020
DOH: Healthcare Provider Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Weekly Call and Q&A
Lisa Volk and Jackie Pappalardi in Clinical & Quality
February 18, 2020
DOH: CHRC Requirements and Best Practices
Lisa Volk and Jackie Pappalardi in Clinical & Quality
February 13, 2020
DOH Letter from Commissioner of Health - New York State’s (NYS) response to the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) & PPE Supplies
Lisa Volk and Jackie Pappalardi in Clinical & Quality
February 13, 2020
Information for Healthcare Facilities Concerning 2019 Novel Coronavirus Illness (2019-nCoV)
Lisa Volk and Jackie Pappalardi in Clinical & Quality
February 10, 2020
DOH: Novel Coronavirus Key Updates and Q&A Session for Healthcare Providers
Lisa Volk and Jackie Pappalardi in Clinical & Quality
February 10, 2020
DOH: Webinar Available for National Diabetes Prevention Program (NDPP) Medicaid Enrollment
Jackie Pappalardi and Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
February 10, 2020
DOH: Nursing Home Hemodialysis
Lisa Volk and Jackie Pappalardi in Clinical & Quality
February 6, 2020
DOH: Infection Prevention and Control DAL NH 19-19
Lisa Volk and Jackie Pappalardi in Clinical & Quality
January 30, 2020
CDC COCA Call: Outbreak of 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) - Interim Guidance for Clinicians
Lisa Volk and Jackie Pappalardi in Clinical & Quality
January 27, 2020
CMS: New DRAFT version of the MDS 3.0 Item Set Change History for October 2020
Lisa Volk and Jackie Pappalardi in Clinical & Quality
January 23, 2020
AHCA PDPM Academy 2020 Subscription Launches
Lisa Volk and Jackie Pappalardi in Clinical & Quality
January 23, 2020
DOH/Nursing Home Provider Meeting Summary - January 16, 2020
Jackie Pappalardi and Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
January 21, 2020
DOH Advisory: Interim Guidance: Outbreak of 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV)
Lisa Volk and Jackie Pappalardi in Clinical & Quality
January 21, 2020
IPRO Participation Agreement for the CMS 12th Scope of Work
Lisa Volk and Jackie Pappalardi in Clinical & Quality
January 21, 2020
NYSHFA Resource: Recommended List of Duties for LNHA
Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
January 21, 2020
Abbott Urgent Product Corrective Action i STAT
Lisa Volk and Jackie Pappalardi in Clinical & Quality
January 21, 2020
DOH: Person-Centered Planning Comprehensive System Transformation Statewide Training Initiative
Jackie Pappalardi and Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
January 21, 2020
DOH: Influenza Surveillance Report for the week ending 1/11/2020
Lisa Volk and Jackie Pappalardi in Clinical & Quality
January 13, 2020
2019 CHWS Workforce Survey ** SURVEY DEADLINE EXTENDED
Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
January 13, 2020
DOH: Influenza Surveillance Report for the week ending 1/4/2020
Lisa Volk and Jackie Pappalardi in Clinical & Quality
January 9, 2020
NYSHFA Town Hall Meetings to Restart January 16, 2020
Jackie Pappalardi and Stephen Hanse in Clinical & Quality
January 6, 2020
2019 CHWS Workforce Survey ** SURVEY DEADLINE EXTENDED
Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
January 6, 2020
DOH: Update on Influenza Prevention, Surveillance and Control
Lisa Volk and Jackie Pappalardi in Clinical & Quality
January 6, 2020
DOH: Influenza Surveillance Report for the week ending 12/28/2019
Lisa Volk and Jackie Pappalardi in Clinical & Quality
January 2, 2020
DOH: HERDS Critical Asset Survey - Reactivated for Q1 2020 Review/Update
Lisa Volk and Jackie Pappalardi in Clinical & Quality
January 2, 2020
OMIG: Compliance Certification Deadlines
Nancy Leveille Carl Pucci and Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
December 30, 2019
OMIG: Compliance Certification Deadlines
Nancy Leveille Carl Pucci and Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
December 30, 2019
DOH: Influenza Surveillance Report for the week ending 12/21/2019
Lisa Volk and Jackie Pappalardi in Clinical & Quality
December 23, 2019
DOH: Influenza Surveillance Report for the week ending 12/14/2019
Lisa Volk and Jackie Pappalardi in Clinical & Quality
December 23, 2019
OMIG: Compliance Certification Deadlines
Nancy Leveille Carl Puccia and Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
December 23, 2019
Foundation For Quality Care Free Upcoming Education Programs
Melony Spock in Education, Foundation for Quality Care News, NYSCAL Notes, Clinical & Quality
December 19, 2019
DOH: HERDS Critical Asset Survey - Shutdown Coming on 12/20/19
Lisa Volk and Jackie Pappalardi in Clinical & Quality
December 19, 2019
OMIG: Compliance Certification Deadlines
Nancy Leveille Carl Pucci and Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
December 19, 2019
ACHCA Discontinues CNHA & CALA Exams and Revises Criteria for its Fellow Program
Nancy Leveille and Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
December 16, 2019
OMIG: Compliance Certification Deadlines
Nancy Leveille Carl Pucci and Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality, Finance & Reimbursement
December 16, 2019
Reminder: Center for Health Workforce Studies (CHWS) – Staffing Survey
in Clinical & Quality
December 16, 2019
NYSHFA’s Foundation for Quality Care Announces a new Platinum Level Sponsorship Program
Lisa Volk and Jackie Pappalardi in Clinical & Quality
December 16, 2019
DOH: 2020 Nursing Home Quality Initiative Methodology
Lisa Volk and Jackie Pappalardi in Clinical & Quality
December 16, 2019
DOH: Influenza Surveillance Report for the week ending 12/7/2019
Lisa Volk and Jackie Pappalardi in Clinical & Quality
December 12, 2019
DOH: Outbreak of Hepatitis A Virus
Lisa Volk and Jackie Pappalardi in Clinical & Quality
December 12, 2019
DAL NH 19-14 - Patient Driven Payment Model (PDPM)
Lisa Volk and Jackie Pappalardi in Clinical & Quality
December 9, 2019
CMS Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF)/Long Term Care (LTC) Open Door Forum
Lisa Volk and Jackie Pappalardi in Clinical & Quality
December 9, 2019
DOH: Influenza Surveillance Report for the week ending 11/30/2019
Lisa Volk and Jackie Pappalardi in Clinical & Quality
December 5, 2019
QIN-QIO 12th Scope of Work Announced
Nancy Leveille and Jackie Pappalardi in Clinical & Quality
December 5, 2019
SNYA Seminar: Leadership and Culture Change - 12-12-19
Nancy Leveille and Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
December 5, 2019
RoP Requirement: Food Safety Course
Lisa Volk and Jackie Pappalardi in Clinical & Quality
November 25, 2019
DOH: Influenza Surveillance Report for the week ending 11/16/2019
Lisa Volk and Jackie Pappalardi in Clinical & Quality
November 21, 2019
DOH Releases MDS Census Data Collection Period for January 2019
Nancy Leveille Lisa Volk and Carl Pucci in Clinical & Quality
November 21, 2019
Antibiotics Awareness Week Resources, Training and Tools
Nancy Leveille and Jackie Pappalardi in Clinical & Quality
November 18, 2019
Center for Health Workforce Studies (CHWS) – Staffing Survey
Nancy Leveille and Jackie Pappalardi in Clinical & Quality
November 18, 2019
DOH: Influenza Surveillance Report for the week ending 11/09/2019
Lisa Volk and Jackie Pappalardi in Clinical & Quality
November 11, 2019
CDC Observes C. diff Awareness Month (advice on preventing its spread, fact sheets, 2018 Progress Report)
Nancy Leveille and Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
November 4, 2019
DOH: Influenza Surveillance Report for the week ending 10/26/2019
Lisa Volk and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
October 31, 2019
Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ) Submission Deadline Reminder
Nancy Leveille and Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
October 28, 2019
New DAL on Advanced Directives and CPR
Nancy Leveille and Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
October 28, 2019
DOH: Influenza Surveillance Report for the week ending 10/19/2019
Lisa Volk and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
October 24, 2019
Infection Prevention Seminar 10/29/19
Nancy Leveille and Jackie Pappalardi in Clinical & Quality
October 24, 2019
Advisory: Updated NYSDOH Cyber Incident Reporting, FAQs and Updated Reporting Guidance Poster
Jackie Pappalardi and Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
October 24, 2019
Board of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators (BENHA) Meeting 10/23/19
Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
October 21, 2019
DOH/Nursing Home Provider Meeting Summary - October 2019
Lisa Volk and Jackie Pappalardi in Clinical & Quality
October 21, 2019
DOH: Influenza Surveillance and Reporting Requirements, 2019-2020
Jackie Pappalardi and Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
October 21, 2019
DOH: Influenza Surveillance Report for the week ending 10/12/2019
Lisa Volk and Jackie Pappalardi in Clinical & Quality
October 10, 2019
CMS Announces Changes to Five-Star Quality Rating System
Lisa Volk and Jackie Pappalardi in Clinical & Quality
September 19, 2019
Update Advance Training Initiative (ATI)
Lisa Volk and Carl J. Pucci in Clinical & Quality
September 19, 2019
NYS DOH: Reminder NYS LNHA 2019 Renewals
Lisa Volk and Jackie Pappalardi in Clinical & Quality
September 19, 2019
CMS Final RAI Manual Now Available
Lisa Volk and Jackie Pappalardi in Clinical & Quality
September 19, 2019
CEMP Training- Online Course is Live!
Lisa Volk and Jackie Pappalardi in Clinical & Quality
September 16, 2019
NYS DOH Advisory from Wadsworth Center
Lisa Volk and Jackie Pappalardi in Clinical & Quality
September 16, 2019
AHCA: Media Licensing Agreement
Lisa Volk and Jackie Pappalardi in Clinical & Quality
September 12, 2019
Important Survey: Electronic Health Records in SNF
Nancy Leveille and Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
September 5, 2019
DOH Advisory: Hurricane Dorian Guidance
Lisa Volk and Jackie Pappalardi in Clinical & Quality
September 5, 2019
Payroll-Based Journal Talking Points
Nancy Leveille and Jackie Pappalardi in Clinical & Quality
September 5, 2019
Update on CMS’ PDPM Program
Nancy Leveille and Carl Pucci in Clinical & Quality, Finance & Reimbursement
September 3, 2019
CMS: Launch of the New CMS Beneficiary Notices Initiative (BNI) Mailbox Portal for Beneficiary Notices and Related Policy Questions
Lisa Volk and Jackie Pappalardi in Clinical & Quality
August 29, 2019
ECHO MOLST: Honoring Patient Preferences at End-of-Life
Lisa Volk and Jackie Pappalardi in Clinical & Quality
August 29, 2019
Free Infection Control Training from CDC
Nancy Leveille and Jackie Pappalardi in Clinical & Quality
August 26, 2019
CMS: SNF Provider Preview Reports - Now Available
Lisa Volk and Jackie Pappalardi in Clinical & Quality
August 22, 2019
Evacuation Plan Template Briefing - Recorded Sessions
Jackie Pappalardi and Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
August 15, 2019
2018 Standards of the Facility Guidance Institute (FGI)
Jackie Pappalardi and Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
July 25, 2019
Send Comments to DEC for August 21st Hazardous Waste Rule
Jackie Pappalardi Allison Gold in Clinical & Quality
July 25, 2019
AHCA Proposed Rule on Requirements for Long-Term Care Facilities Webinar
Lisa Volk and Jackie Pappalardi in Clinical & Quality
July 18, 2019
CMS Proposes one-year delay of the Phase III ROP
Lisa Volk and Jackie Pappalardi in Clinical & Quality
July 18, 2019
Health Advisory: Increase in Cyclosporiasis
Lisa Volk and Jackie Pappalardi in Clinical & Quality
July 15, 2019
Changes to Hazardous Waste Pharmaceuticals Rules & Upcoming DEC Webinar
Jackie Pappalardi and Lisa Volk Allison Gold in Clinical & Quality
July 8, 2019
Health Advisory: Shortage of Purified Protein Derivative (PPD) Solution for Tuberculin Skin Testing
Nancy Leveille and Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
July 8, 2019
Person-Centered Planning Comprehensive System Transformation Statewide Training Initiative
Nancy Leveille and Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
July 3, 2019
2018 DOH Nursing Home Quality Initiative (NHQI) Results are Released
Nancy Leveille and Carl Pucci in Clinical & Quality, Finance & Reimbursement
June 20, 2019
2019 Advanced Training Initiative (ATI)
Nancy Leveille and Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
June 20, 2019
LNHA’s Renewal Reminder for 2020-2021
Lisa Volk and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
June 17, 2019
DOH is Conducting a Survey about Customer Satisfaction
Nancy Leveille and Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
June 17, 2019
DOH: Dialysis in Nursing Homes-Webinar Information - June 19, 2019 10:00 a.m.
Jackie Pappalardi and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
June 17, 2019
DOH: Update on the Measles Outbreak and Vaccination Recommendations for Adults
Lisa Volk and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
June 13, 2019
Update from NYSDOH on Access to the Informal Dispute Resolution (IDR) Form
Jackie Pappalardi and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
June 13, 2019
AHCA Announces its Virtual PDPM Training
Nancy Leveille and Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
June 13, 2019
Are You Ready for Phase III of the RoP?
Lisa Volk and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
June 6, 2019
Update on “Early Identification of Sepsis in Nursing Facilities: Opportunities and Hurdles” Webinar
Jackie Pappalardi and Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
May 30, 2019
REMINDER: 2018 Nursing Home Quality Initiative Preliminary/Feedback Results - June 4th Deadline
in Clinical & Quality
May 30, 2019
DOH: Collaboration to Improve Nursing Home Quality Workgroup
Jackie Pappalardi in Clinical & Quality
May 30, 2019
Notice of Channel Change for Digital Television Channels
Lisa Volk and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
May 23, 2019
Seema Verma Heightens Scrutiny and Oversight of Facility Antipsychotic Use
Lisa Volk and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
May 23, 2019
CMS: Feds Post Early Release of New RAI Manual for PDPM Training
Lisa Volk and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
May 23, 2019
AHCA is Now Offering PDPM Virtual Training
Nancy Leveille and Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
May 20, 2019
CMS: SNF Provider Preview Reports - Now Available
Lisa Volk and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
May 20, 2019
DOH: Influenza Surveillance Report for the week ending 5/11/2019
Lisa Volk and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
May 16, 2019
Adult Day Health Care Program Home and Community Based Settings Rule 2019 Self-Assessment
in Clinical & Quality
May 13, 2019
DOH: Person-Centered Planning Statewide Training Initiative
Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
May 13, 2019
DOH: Influenza Surveillance Report for the week ending 5/4/2019
Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
May 2, 2019
Free Webinar: Identification of Sepsis in Nursing Facilities
Nancy Leveille and Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
April 29, 2019
Board of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators (BENHA) Update 4/24/19
Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
April 29, 2019
DOH: Influenza Surveillance Report for the week ending 4/20/2019
Lisa Volk and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
April 25, 2019
New Five-Star Ratings Live on Nursing Home Compare
Nancy Leveille and Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
April 25, 2019
RoP Requirement: Food Safety Course
Lisa Volk and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
April 22, 2019
DOH/Providers’ April 2019 Meeting Summary
Nancy Leveille and Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
April 22, 2019
DOH: Influenza Surveillance Report for the week ending 4/13/2019
Lisa Volk and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
April 18, 2019
CMS Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM): Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Lisa Volk and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
April 15, 2019
AHCA: Guidance on Emerging Infection Candida Auris
Lisa Volk and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
April 15, 2019
Influenza Surveillance Report for the week ending 4/6/2019
Lisa Volk and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
April 11, 2019
NYC Emergency Management and the CMS Rule
Lisa Volk and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
April 11, 2019
DAL NH 19-02 Home & Community Based Settings Rule
Lisa Volk and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
April 8, 2019
AHCA: CMS Releases Updated PDPM Guidance Materials
Lisa Volk and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
April 8, 2019
DOH: Influenza Surveillance Report for the week ending 3/30/2019
Lisa Volk and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
April 4, 2019
DOH: April 2019 Aware Prepare Update Newsletter
Lisa Volk and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
April 4, 2019
Have you checked out ahcancalED lately?
Lisa Volk and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
April 4, 2019
AHCA: Understanding SNF VBP in Detail Training
Lisa Volk and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
April 4, 2019
AHCA/NCAL are pleased to offer the CARES® Online Dementia Care Training and Alzheimer’s Association Certification Program for Individuals
Lisa Volk and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
April 4, 2019
DOH: FREE Antibiotic Use in Nursing Homes Webinar - Featuring Guest CDC Speakers
Nancy Leveille and Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
April 1, 2019
AHCA Webinar on Five-Star Changes in April!
Nancy Leveille and Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
April 1, 2019
DOH: CDC HAN 419 - Influenza Season Continues with an Increase in Influenza A(H3N2) Activity
Lisa Volk and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
April 1, 2019
DOH Influenza Surveillance Report for the week ending 3/23/2019
Lisa Volk and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
March 28, 2019
DOH Advisory: CDC HAN 418 Update - Widespread Outbreaks of Hepatitis A
Lisa Volk and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
March 28, 2019
ANCC Offers Gero Nurse Prep Training
Lisa Volk and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
March 25, 2019
DOH: Influenza Surveillance Report for the week ending 3/16/2019
Lisa Volk and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
March 21, 2019
Centers Health Care Acquires Modern Diagnostic Laboratory
Esq. Stephen B. Hanse in Clinical & Quality, From the President
March 21, 2019
Release of CMS/CDC Infection Preventionist Training
Nancy Leville and Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
March 18, 2019
Five-Star and Nursing Home Compare Changes
Nancy Leveille and Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
March 18, 2019
DOH: Influenza Surveillance Report for the week ending 3/9/2019
Lisa Volk and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
March 14, 2019
AHCA/AHIMA ICD-10 Training Programs Launched
Nancy Leveille and Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
March 14, 2019
CMS Enhanced Oversight Related to Long-Stay Antipsychotic Medication Rates
Nancy Leveille and Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
March 14, 2019
DOH’s Free Webinar: Public Health Live on Section Q
Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
March 11, 2019
CMS Releases Revisions to Guidance on Citing Immediate Jeopardy
Nancy Leveille and Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
March 11, 2019
DOH: Influenza Surveillance Report for the week ending 3/2/2019
Lisa Volk and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
March 7, 2019
CMS: New SNF QRP Provider Threshold Report Available
Lisa Volk and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
March 4, 2019
Influenza Surveillance Report for the week ending 2/23/2019
Lisa Volk and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
February 25, 2019
Influenza Surveillance Report for the week ending 2/16/2019
Lisa Volk and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
February 21, 2019
CMS: SNF Provider Preview Reports - Now Available
Lisa Volk and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
February 21, 2019
AHCA/NCAL Supporting Careers in Aging Week
Nancy Leveille and Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
February 19, 2019
Influenza Surveillance Report for the week ending 2/9/2019
Lisa Volk and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
February 19, 2019
Improving Oral Health: Practice, Policy and Potential - Statewide Conference February 28 - March 1, 2019
in Clinical & Quality
February 14, 2019
Train Your Infection Preventionist Now to Meet the CMS November 2019 Requirement
Nancy Leveille and Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
February 14, 2019
CMS: Skilled Nursing Facilities/Long-Term Care Open Door Forum
Lisa Volk and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
February 11, 2019
Influenza Surveillance Report for the week ending February 2, 2019
Lisa Volk and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
February 11, 2019
Improving Oral Health: Practice, Policy and Potential - Statewide Conference February 28 - March 1, 2019
in Clinical & Quality
February 7, 2019
National Nursing Home Special Campaign Report
Lisa Volk and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
February 7, 2019
Improving Oral Health: Practice, Policy and Potential - Statewide Conference February 28 - March 1, 2019
in Clinical & Quality
February 4, 2019
Influenza Surveillance Report for the week ending 1/26/19
Lisa Volk and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
January 31, 2019
CMS Final Rule Adjusting CMPs for Inflation
Nancy Leveille and Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
January 28, 2019
DOH Advisory: Third Case of Rifampin/Penicillin-Resistant Strain of RB51 Brucella from Consuming Raw Milk
Lisa Volk and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
January 28, 2019
DOH: Antibiotic Stewardship Program Project
Nancy Leveille and Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
January 28, 2019
Influenza Surveillance Report for the week ending 1/19/19
Lisa Volk and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
January 24, 2019
DOH/Provider Meeting Summary – January 2019
Lisa Volk and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
January 22, 2019
DOH: Influenza Surveillance Report for the week ending 1/12/18
Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
January 17, 2019
NYSHFA Sends Quality Recommendations to the Commissioners of Health
Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
January 17, 2019
AHCA/NCAL Independent Owners Conference in March in Tampa Florida
Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
January 14, 2019
NYS DOH Healthcare Facility Evacuation Planning Application (FEPA) Version 3.0 Webinar Training– NON-New York City Facilities
Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
January 14, 2019
School of Public Health now offers - MDS 3.0 Training Now Available as Self-Paced, Online Modules
Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
January 14, 2019
Influenza Surveillance Report for the week ending 1/5/19
Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
January 10, 2019
NYSHFA Town Hall Meetings to Restart January 17
Nancy Leveille and Stephen Hanse in Clinical & Quality
January 10, 2019
FQC Partners with the Iroquois Healthcare Association Workforce Investment Organization to Fund and Deliver its Leadership Program
Nancy Leveille and Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
January 10, 2019
Improving Oral Health: Practice, Policy and Potential - Statewide Conference February 28 - March 1, 2019
Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
January 7, 2019
2019 VBP Quality Measure Sets & Technical Specification Manual
Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
January 7, 2019
Influenza Surveillance Report for the week ending 12/29/18
Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
January 3, 2019
All Cause Harm Prevention Change Package & WebEx for Your Members - January 24 at 3pm ET
Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
January 3, 2019
HERDS Critical Asset Survey - Reactivated for Q1 2019 Review/Update
Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
December 20, 2018
2019 Education for Patient Driven Payment Model
Nancy Leveille and Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
December 20, 2018
2019 Nursing Home Quality Initiative
Lisa Volk and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
December 17, 2018
An Update on C.auris and What to Expect in New York State
Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
December 17, 2018
DOH: Influenza Surveillance Report for the week ending 12/8/18
Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
December 13, 2018
DOH Advisory: EDRS Full Implementation for Nursing Homes
Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
December 13, 2018
All Cause Harm Prevention Change Package Webinar: Outreach Materials
Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
December 6, 2018
DOH/Provider Meeting Summary – November 2018
Nancy Leveille and Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
December 6, 2018
CMS: Skilled Nursing Facility Value-Based Purchasing (SNF VBP) Program Year Public Reporting Files for Calendar Year 2017 Performance
Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
December 3, 2018
DOH: Influenza Surveillance Report for the week ending 11/24/18
Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
November 26, 2018
DOH: Influenza Surveillance Report for the week ending 11/17/18
Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
November 19, 2018
AHCA: GeroNursePrep Offers Real World Solution
Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
November 19, 2018
DOH: Influenza Surveillance Report for the week ending 11/10/18
Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
November 12, 2018
DOH: Immunization Potpourri 2018 - Frequently Asked Questions Webinar on November 15
Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
November 12, 2018
DOH: Influenza Surveillance Report for the week ending 11/3/18
Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
November 8, 2018
AHCA’s Resource Guide: Key Strategies to Retain New Hires and Reduce Employee Turnover
Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
November 5, 2018
CDC US Antibiotic Awareness Week 2018 Activities, Data, and Resources
Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
October 29, 2018
Influenza Surveillance Report for the week ending 10/20/18
Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
October 25, 2018
Clarification from the Department of Health Regarding Case Mix
Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
October 25, 2018
New CDC Be Antibiotics Aware Toolkit Available NOW
Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
October 15, 2018
NYS DOH releases revised MDS Section S Instructions
Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
October 15, 2018
NYS DOH HEALTH ADVISORY: MEASLES EXPOSURES IN NEW YORK STATE AND NEW JERSEY - October 4, 2018 – October 11, 2018
Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
October 15, 2018
Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) – 2018
Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
October 9, 2018
AHCA/NCAL Press Release - Long Term Care Sector Addresses Caregiver Shortage with Innovative Workforce Resource Center
Lisa Volk and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
October 1, 2018
IPCO Update and a One-Week IPCO Sale / AHCA’s Infection Preventionist Specialized Training Program
Nancy Leveille and Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
October 1, 2018
NYSDOH Webinar regarding Nursing Home access to Laboratory Services, Thursday, October 4, 2018 - 11:00 AM-12:30PM
Nancy Leveille and Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
September 20, 2018
CDC’s Guidelines for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain
Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
September 20, 2018
MDS 3.0 RAI Manual - October 1st Update Now Available
Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
September 17, 2018
New LTC Trend Tracker Publication Coming Soon!
Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
September 10, 2018
DOH/Provider Meeting: Urgent Issues related to Laboratory Services
Nancy Leveille and Stephen B. Hanse in Clinical & Quality
September 10, 2018
Tropical Storm Florence Guidance for Providers of Health and Residential Care
Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
September 6, 2018
DAL NH 18-04: Inspection & Maintenance of Patient Care Related Electrical Equipment and Generator Testing (PCREE)
Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
September 4, 2018
The CDC has published Prevention and Control of Seasonal Influenza with Vaccines: 2018-19 Influenza Season
Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
August 16, 2018
CMS: Skilled Nursing Facility Value-Based Purchasing (SNF VBP) Program Performance Score Reports Reminder
Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
August 16, 2018
CMS Recognized a New Modality of Dialysis Therapy, Nursing Home Hemodialysis
Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
August 2, 2018
CMS is Reissuing LTCH Provider Preview Reports Originally Issued in June 2018, Regarding an Error
Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
July 30, 2018
NYSHFA Town Hall Meetings to Restart August 23
Nancy Leveille and Stephen B. Hanse in Clinical & Quality
July 30, 2018
American Association of Directors of Nursing Services (AADNS) Work Study Survey Request
Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
June 21, 201
Electronic Submission Guidance Documents Regarding Architectural Submissions
Lisa Volk and Carl J. Pucci in Clinical & Quality
June 18, 201
AHCA Offers Webinar: LTC Trend TrackerSM 101 for Independent Owners (IO)
Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
June 14, 2018
CMS: Skilled Nursing Facility Value-Based Purchasing (SNF VBP) Program Review and Corrections
Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
June 4, 2018
Age-Friendly Health System Webinar – June 20, 2018
Lisa Volk and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
May 31, 2018
Prepared for the New Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM)
Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
May 21, 2018
CMS Special Open Door Forum: For Durable Medical Equipment, Orthotics and Supplies – May 31, 2018
Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
May 17, 2018
Advisory: Health Commissioner Declares Influenza No Longer Prevalent in NYS
Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
April 30, 2018
Healthcare Personnel Influenza Vaccination Report: Due Date May 1, 2018
in Clinical & Quality
April 26, 2018
Healthcare Personnel Influenza Vaccination Report: Due Date May 1, 2018
Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
April 26, 2018
Five-Star Ratings Now Include PBJ Data on Nursing Home Compare
Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
April 23, 2018
Feedback Requested on the Hospital and Community (H/C) Patient Review Instrument (PRI)
Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
April 19, 2018
Board of Examiners for Nursing Home Administrators (BENHA) Appoints Ken Knutsen as Chair
Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
April 12, 2018
DOH: Healthcare Personnel Influenza Vaccination Report - Due Date May 1, 2018
Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
April 12, 2018
CMS and TJC Release Clarifications on Door Inspections
Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
April 9, 2018
Important Webinar on PBJ and 5 Star this Wednesday
Nancy Leveille and Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
April 9, 2018
Informational message: Influenza Surveillance Report for the week ending March 31, 2018
Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
April 9, 2018
Introduction to Continuity of Operations Planning (COOP) in the Health Care Sector Webinar
Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
April 5, 2018
Reminder: Informational Message - Healthcare Personnel Influenza Vaccination Report - Due Date May 1, 2018
Lisa Volk and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
March 19, 2018
Informational message: Influenza Surveillance Report for the week ending March 10, 2018
Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
March 12, 2018
Influenza Surveillance Report for the Week Ending March 3, 2018
Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
March 5, 2018
DOH DAL: Revised NH Closure Guidelines
Nancy Leveille and Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
March 1, 2018
AHCA’s Infection Preventionist Specialized Training Program
Nancy Leveille and Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
February 26, 2018
Influenza Surveillance Report for the week ending February 17, 2018
Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
February 22, 2018
CDC Launches NEW Antibiotic Use Training Course for Free
Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
February 20, 2018
Influenza Surveillance Report for the week ending February 10, 2018
Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
February 20, 2018
Free Upcoming Conference for Clergy – Focus on Palliative Care for People with Dementia in Nursing Homes
Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
February 5, 2018
CMS: Newly Revised Skilled Nursing Facility Advanced Beneficiary Notice of Non-coverage (SNFABN)
Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
February 5, 2018
CMS: SNF QRP Quality Measure (QM) and Review and Correct Report Data Issues
Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
February 1, 2018
NYS DOH Commissioner's Memo- Influenza Virus & Other New Initiatives
Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
February 1, 2018
CMS: IRF/LTCH/SNF QRP February 15 Submission Deadline Reminder
Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
February 1, 2018
CMS Payroll Based Journal (PBJ) Pilot Audits:
Lisa Volk and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
February 1, 2018
DOH: Healthcare Personnel Influenza Vaccination Report
Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
February 1, 2018
RPA Newsletter Fire and Emergency Information for Facilities
Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
January 18, 2018
DOH: Informational Message from the Capital District Regional Office to their Health Coalition Partners
Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
January 18, 2018
Adult/Pediatric Antibiotic Prescribing Guidelines NOW Available, FREE!
Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
January 16, 2018
January 2018 DOH/Provider Meeting Summary
Lisa Volk and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
January 16, 2018
CMS Memos on Survey Oversight and Discharges Violations
Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
January 16, 2018
Influenza Surveillance Report for the week ending January 6, 2018
Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
January 11, 2018
NYSDOH Antimicrobial Resistance Prevention and Control Task Force
Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
January 8, 2018
NYSHFA Town Hall Meetings to Restart January 25
Nancy Leveille and Stephen B. Hanse in Clinical & Quality
January 4, 2018
DOH: Influenza Surveillance Report for the week ending December 23, 2017
in Clinical & Quality
December 28, 2017
DOH: Severe Cold Advisory for Healthcare Facilities and Providers
Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
December 28, 2017
CDC Health Advisory: Seasonal Influenza A(H3N2) Activity and Antiviral Treatment of Patients with Flu
Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
December 28, 2017
CMS S&C Memo: An Initiative to Address Facility Initiated Discharges that Violate Federal
Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
December 28, 2017
Influenza Surveillance Report for the week ending December 16, 2017
Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
December 18, 2017
DOH: Influenza Surveillance Report for the week ending December 9, 2017
Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
December 14, 2017
DOH: Advisory - Update to Healthcare Facilities Regarding Candida auris in NYS
Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
December 14, 2017
DOH 2018 Nursing Home Quality Initiative (NHQI)
Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
December 11, 2017
Influenza Surveillance Report for the week ending December 2, 2017
Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
December 4, 2017
Incentive Funding for Electronic Health Records (EHRs)
Lauren Pollow in Clinical & Quality
December 4, 2017
Preadmission Screen Resident Review (PASRR) Level II for Mental Illness– Process Changes
Nancy Leveille and Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
December 4, 2017
Skin and Wound Management - Online and 5-Day Onsite Course
Lisa Volk and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
December 4, 2017
Influenza Surveillance Report for the week ending November 25, 2017
Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
November 30, 2017
SNF QRP: Assessment-Based Measures Confidential Feedback Report Webinar
Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
November 27, 2017
OSHA Electronic Reporting Requirements Extended to Dec 15, 2017
Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
November 27, 2017
CMS Further Delays Enforcement of New Phase 2 Requirements; New Survey Process Will Move Forward
Lisa Volk and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
November 20, 2017
Influenza Surveillance Report for the week ending November 11, 2017
Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
November 13, 2017
Influenza Surveillance Report for the week ending November 4, 2017
in Clinical & Quality
November 9, 2017
DOH: NHQI 2017 Preliminary Results/2018 Preview Program
Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
November 6, 2017
Informational message: Influenza Surveillance Report for the week ending October 28, 2017
Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
November 2, 2017
"Highlights of the New LTCSP and the New Regulations" Webinar Series
in Clinical & Quality
November 2, 2017
CMS Releases Two Memos and Web-Based Provider Training on New Long Term Care Survey Process
Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
November 2, 2017
Register Today for Free! - Emergency Preparedness & Life Safety Training Central Region November 8th
in Clinical & Quality
November 2, 2017
CMS: RF/LTCH/SNF QRP November 15 Submission Deadline Reminder
Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
October 30, 2017
Influenza Surveillance Report for the week ending October 21, 2017
Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
October 30, 2017
Register Today for Free! - Emergency Preparedness & Life Safety Training Central Region November 8th
in Clinical & Quality
October 26, 2017
Preventing the Flu Begins with You: Flu Vaccination and Healthcare Personnel Webinar
Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
October 26, 2017
Register Today for Free! - Emergency Preparedness & Life Safety Training Central Region November 8th
Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
October 23, 2017
Board of Examiners of Nursing Homes Administrators (BENHA) Meeting Update:
Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
October 23, 2017
CMS Emergency Preparedness - November 15, 2017 Compliance Deadline Looming!
Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
October 23, 2017
Influenza Surveillance Report for the week ending October 14, 2017
Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
October 23, 2017
Emergency Preparedness and Life Safety Technical Assistance Workshop
in Clinical & Quality
October 12, 2017
Achieving Community Integration Webinar Training Invitation
Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
October 12, 2017
DOH Releases MDS State Specific Section S Instruction Manual
Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
October 12, 2017
SNF QRP Confidential Feedback Reports for Claims-Based Measures - Now Available
Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
October 12, 2017
Updated Nursing Home Administrator Licensure Program Contact Information
Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
October 3, 2017
DOH Health Advisory: Influenza Surveillance and Reporting Requirements, 2017 -2018
Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
October 2, 2017
Emergency Preparedness and Life Safety Technical Assistance Workshop
in Clinical & Quality
September 28, 2017
PBJ Electronic Staffing Submission Update: Information Going Public
Nancy Leveille and Carl Pucci in Clinical & Quality, Finance & Reimbursement
September 28, 2017
CDC Recommendation for Prevention and Control of Influenza with Vaccines 2017-2018
Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
September 22, 2017
HERDS Critical Asset Survey Update - for all Hospitals/NHs/ACFs Statewide
Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
September 21, 2017
Emergency Preparedness and Life Safety Technical Assistance Workshop
Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
September 15, 2017
CMS Releases the New MDS Section S Questions Which Become Effective October 1, 2017
Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
September 15, 2017
DAL Regarding C. Auris in Hospitals and Nursing Homes
Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
September 8, 2017
CMS Releases Facility Assessment Tool and FAQ’s for Appendix PP Revisions
Lisa Volk and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
September 7, 2017
Alert: NYS School of Public Health Conducting a Survey on September 15
Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
September 5, 2017
DOH: Update on New Survey Process and Emergency Preparation Regulations
Nancy Leveille and Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
September 1, 2017
Revisions in the Transportation Assistance Levels (TALs)
Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
August 21, 2017
Implementing Consistent Assignment and End of Life Training Programs
in Clinical & Quality
August 17, 2017
Free Wound Care Webinar on Tuesday, September 19, 2017
Nancy Leveille and Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
August 14, 2017
Infection Preventionist Training Course
Lisa Volk and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
August 14, 2017
Skin and Wound Management Course - 5-Day Onsite
Lisa Volk and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
August 14, 2017
Implementing Consistent Assignment and End of Life Training Programs
in Clinical & Quality
August 10, 2017
Requirements of Participation Update
Lisa Volk and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
August 10, 2017
CMS: Long-Term Services and Supports Open Door Forum
Lisa Volk and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
August 10, 2017
2017 Coastal Storm and Flood Planning Activities and Timeline PA Users' Guide Release!
Lisa Volk and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
August 7, 2017
CMS Updates for Fire & Smoke Door Inspections
Lisa Volk and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
August 7, 2017
Important ICD-10 Changes Effective October 2017
Lisa Volk and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
August 7, 2017
Implementing Consistent Assignment and End of Life Training Programs
in Clinical & Quality
August 3, 2017
CMS: SNF QRP - Registration Open Review & Correct Reports Refresher Webinar August 7th
Lisa Volk and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
July 31, 2017
Implementing Consistent Assignment and End of Life Training Programs
Nancy Leveille and Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
July 31, 2017
Free On Demand Wound Care Webinars for NYSHFA Members
Lisa Volk and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
July 31, 2017
DOH: CDC Launches Updated Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System VAERS 2.0
Nancy Leveille and Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
July 31, 2017
Criminal History Record Check Changes
Nancy Leveille and Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
July 27, 2017
CMS: QRP Data Due 8/15/17 for First Quarter
Lisa Volk and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
July 27, 2017
CMS to Conduct Pilot Audit Process for PBJ
Nancy Leveille and Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
July 27, 2017
DOH: HEC Facility Guidance Document 2017
Nancy Leveille and Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
July 26, 2017
Updates from CMS on RoP Final Rule and Phase 2 Interpretive Guidance
Lisa Volk and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
July 24, 2017
CMS: SNF Quality Reporting Program - Non-Compliance Letters
Lisa Volk and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
July 24, 2017
Infection Preventionist and Wound Management Training Courses
Lisa Volk and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
July 24, 2017
One-Day Train the Trainer Programs for SNF Staff Coming in September!!
Nancy Leveille and Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
July 12, 2017
CMS Memo on Revision of CMP Policies and Analytic Tool
Nancy Leveille and Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
July 5, 2017
CMS: Requirements of Participation Phase 2
Nancy Leveille and Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
June 22, 2017
CMS: SNF QRP Review and Correct Reports Available
Lisa Volk and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
June 8, 2017
AHCA: CDC Issues Requirements to Reduce & Prevent Legionnaires' Disease
Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
June 8, 2017
CMS Emergency Preparedness Interpretive Guidelines Issued
Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
June 8, 2017
CMS: Improvements to the Medicare Claims Appeal Process and Statistical Sampling MLN Connects Call — June 29
Lisa Volk and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
June 5, 2017
Medicaid Pharmacy Prior Authorization Program Update
Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
June 1, 2017
DOH: HERDS Activation NYC - Infection Control Self-Assessment
Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
May 31, 2017
AHCA Call to Action: Requirements of Participation Webinar – June 1
Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
May 30, 2017
The Health Commerce System (HCS) will discontinue access for PCs using Windows XP and Microsoft IE9 and older web browsers June 1st
in Clinical & Quality
May 26, 2017
DOH: Upcoming HERDS Activation - Infection Control Self-Assessment
Lisa Volk and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
May 25, 2017
2017 Coastal Strom Planning NYC HealthCare Facility Webinar Training
in Clinical & Quality
May 18, 2017
SNF QRP: Submission Deadline Extension - Now June 1st
Lisa Volk and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
May 18, 2017
The Health Commerce System (HCS) will discontinue access for PCs using Windows XP and Microsoft IE9 and older web browsers June 1st
Lisa Volk and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
May 15, 2017
Recent Spread of Wannacrypt0r/WannaCry/WCry Ransomware
Lisa Volk and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
May 11, 2017
Webinar: Developing an Effective and Compliant Emergency Preparedness Program for Nursing Homes
Lisa Volk and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
May 8, 2017
Statewide Health Information Networks for New York (SHIN-NY)
Lisa Volk and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
May 8, 2017
DOH: Update to Healthcare Facilities Regarding Multidrug-Resistant Yeast Candia auris
Lisa Volk and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
May 8, 2017
2017 Coastal Strom Planning NYC HealthCare Facility Webinar Training
Lisa Volk and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
May 8, 2017
2017 Recipient of the NYSHFA Nurse Leadership Award for Excellence - Karen Morris, RN, MS
Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
April 27, 2017
PBJ Update – Electronic Staffing Submission
Nancy Leveille and Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
April 27, 2017
CMS Emergency Preparedness: Please join us for this FREE webinar May 9 - Space is limited!
Lisa Volk and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
April 24, 2017
NYS Board of Examiners for Nursing Home Administrators (BENHA) Update
Nancy Leveille and Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
April 21, 2017
Reminder: Informational Message - Healthcare Personnel Influenza Vaccination Report - Due Date May 1, 2017
in Clinical & Quality
April 20, 2017
DOH: CDC Recommendations for Diagnosing and Managing Shigella Strains with Possible Reduced Susceptibility to Ciprofloxacin
Lisa Volk and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
April 18, 2017
April DOH/Providers Meeting Summary
Lisa Volk and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
April 13, 2017
Alert: 2017-18 Budget has Changed the SNF Bed-Hold Rules
Carl J. Pucci and Nancy Leveille and Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
April 13, 2017
IRF, LTCH, SNF QRP: Registration Open for Review and Correct Reports Provider Training – Live Webcast on May 2, 2017
Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
April 3, 2017
Informational Message: Healthcare Personnel Influenza Vaccination Report - Due Date May 1, 2017
Lisa Volk and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
April 3, 2017
Life Safety Code Webinar: Fire Door Inspection Program
Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
March 30, 2017
CMS Emergency Preparedness Final Rule - Testing & Training Requirements Memo
Lisa Volk and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
March 30, 2017
NYSHFA – Competency Starter Toolkit
Lisa Volk and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
March 23, 2017
AHRQ releases new toolkit on reducing CAUTI
Lisa Volk and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
March 20, 2017
HHS Issues Interim Final Rule Delaying New Mandatory Bundles
Lisa Volk and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
March 16, 2017
DOH: Collaboration to Launch Antibiotic Stewardship Programs in NYS LTC Facilities Project Announcement
Lisa Volk and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
March 9, 2017
DOH: Carbapenem Resistant Enterobacteriaceae Infection Prevention Practice Survey
Lisa Volk and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
February 23, 2017
2016 NHQI now posted on DOH’s website
Nancy Leveille and Carl Pucci in Clinical & Quality
February 21, 2017
Life Safety Regulations: New Requirements for Fire and Smoke Door Assembly Inspections
Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
February 16, 2017
Advancing Excellence Update and New Antibiotic Stewardship Resources
Nancy Leveille and Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
February 6, 2017
Data Exchange Incentive Program (DEIP) Webinar Offered
Lisa Volk and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
February 6, 2017
Deadline Extended for 2017 NYSHFA Employee Recognition Program
in Clinical & Quality
February 2, 2017
NYSHFA Staff and the Long Term Care Ombudsman Discuss Discharge Notices
Nancy Leveille and Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
January 30, 2017
Deadline Extended for 2017 NYSHFA Employee Recognition Program
in Clinical & Quality
January 30, 2017
Data Exchange Incentive Program (DEIP) Webinar Offered
Lisa Volk and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
January 26, 2017
AHCA Emergency Preparedness Final Rule Webinar Series
Lisa Volk and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
January 26, 2017
HANYS e-FINDS Trainers Announcement
Lisa Volk and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
January 23, 2017
CMS New ROP: Reporting Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation (§ 483.12)
Nancy Leveille and Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
January 13, 2017
January DOH/Provider Meeting Summary
Nancy Leveille and Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
January 12, 2017
Staffing Data Submission Reminder
Lisa Volk and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
January 12, 2017
FDA Safety Communication - Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities Identified- Implantable Cardiac Devices and Merlin@home Transmitter by St. Jude Med
Lisa Volk and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
January 12, 2017
OSHA Form 300A Must be Posted February 1st
Lisa Volk and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
January 9, 2017
DOH: Influenza Surveillance Report for the Week Ending December 31, 2016
Lisa Volk and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
January 3, 2017
DOH: Influenza Surveillance Report for the Week Ending December 24, 2016
Lisa Volk and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
December 29, 2016
Monroe Community Hospital offers Antimicrobial Stewardship Educational Session - Feb. 8, 2017
Lisa Volk and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
December 27, 2016
DOH: Candida auris Update and Educational Webinar
Lisa Volk and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
December 27, 2016
DOH: Influenza Surveillance Report for the Week Ending December 17, 2016
Lisa Volk and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
December 22, 2016
RoP Icon is Now Available on NYSHFA Website
Lisa Volk and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
December 19, 2016
Customer Satisfaction Core Elements Gain Support
Nancy Leveille and Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
December 13, 2016
Free Webinar: Legionella Mandate on Water Testing and Management
in Clinical & Quality
December 12, 2016
Free Webinar: Legionella Mandate on Water Testing and Management
in Clinical & Quality
December 12, 2016
DOH: Influenza Surveillance Report for the Week Ending December 3, 2016
Lisa Volk and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
December 08, 2016
General NYSDOH Guidance for Facility Preparations for Severe Winter Weather
Nancy Leveille and Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
December 08, 2016
Dr. Howard Zucker, NYSDOH’s Commissioner of Health, Initiates an Antimicrobial Resistance Prevention and Control Task Force
Nancy Leveille and Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
December 08, 2016
CMS’ S&C 17-09-ALL - Infection Control Pilot: 2017 Update
Nancy Leveille and Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
December 08, 2016
Free Webinar: Legionella Mandate on Water Testing and Management
Nancy Leveille and Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
December 05, 2016
Return to the Community: Transitions Beyond Discharge Webinar
Nancy Leveille and Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
December 05, 2016
National Influenza Vaccination Week (NIVW) December 4-10
Lisa Volk and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
December 05, 2016
DOH Webinar: What’s New with the Flu, Part II – Surveillance and Flu Updates
Lisa Volk and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
December 02, 2016
DOH: Influenza Surveillance Report for the Week Ending November 26, 2016
Lisa Volk and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
November 28, 2016
DOH Advanced Training Initiative (ATI) Update
Nancy Leveille and Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
November 21, 2016
Health Care Facilities Legionella Sample Testing Plan Begins December 1, 2016
Nancy Leveille and Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
November 18, 2016
DOH: Influenza Surveillance Report
Lisa Volk and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
November 17, 2016
Requirements of Participation Presentation at Fall Conference
Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
November 17, 2016
CMS: S&C Memos regarding MDS Focused Survey Summary and Revisions to SOM Appendix PP
Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
November 17, 2016
Free Palliative Care Webinar for Skilled Nursing Facilities
Nancy Leveille and Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
November 14, 2016
CMS: S&C: 17-03-NH - ROP Training for Phase 1 Implementation
in Clinical & Quality
November 10, 2016
REMINDER - E-Prescribing: Where are You Now??
Nancy Leveille and Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
November 10, 2016
Invitation to Submit Poster for 2017 AHCA Quality Summit
Nancy Leveille and Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
November 10, 2016
PBJ: Some Significant Slowdown of the Keyes and CASPAR Systems Being Reported
Nancy Leveille and Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
November 07, 2016
CMS Final Rule: What You and Your Pharmacist Need to Know
Lisa Volk and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
November 07, 2016
CMS Emergency Preparedness Research Guide
Lisa Volk and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
November 03, 2016
Breaking News! New Dementia Unit Certification Offered
Lisa Volk and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
November 01, 2016
E-Prescribing: Where are You Now??
Nancy Leveille and Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
October 27, 2016
CMS: S&C: 17-03-NH - ROP Training for Phase 1 Implementation
Nancy Leveille and Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
October 27, 2016
OMIG Posts ‘Compliance Program Review Guidance’
Nancy Leveille and Carl Pucci in Clinical & Quality, Finance & Reimbursement
October 27, 2016
AHCA Quality Summit: Request for Poster Presentations
Nancy Leveille and Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
October 20, 2016
Healthcare Personnel Influenza Vaccination Report to Open November 1st
Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
October 17, 2016
AHCA/NCAL Announces Launch of the New Publication - Your Top Line from Long Term Care Trend Tracker
Nancy Leveille and Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
October 11, 2016
AHCA Summary on Final Requirements of Participation Now Available
Lisa Volk and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
October 6, 2016
FDA Watch List - Nurse Assist Initiates Nationwide Voluntary Recall of All Unexpired Lot of I.V. Flush Syringes
Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
October 3, 2016
DOH OHEP activates Critical Asset Survey to be completed by 10/14/16
Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
September 29, 2016
Release of the Requirements of Participation
Lisa Volk and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
September 29, 2016
Update to Nurse Aid Training Applications and Renewals
Nancy Leveille and Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
September 26, 2016
Summary of Emergency Preparedness Requirements for Medicare and Medicaid Participating Providers and Suppliers
Lisa Volk and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
September 19, 2016
Key items from DOH Health Advisory: Regulation for the Protection Against Legionella
Lisa Volk and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
September 19, 2016
Motion Picture Licensing Corporation Agreement
Lisa Volk and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
September 15, 2016
Free Webinar: An Update of Quality Improvement Practices from the DOH Medical Director ETTA Project
Nancy Leveille and Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
September 12, 2016
CDC and Partners Offering Free Continuing Education Webinar: Tuesday September 13, 2016 from 3:00 – 4:00 PM
Lisa Volk and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
September 12, 2016
SNF QRP: MDS Specific Questions & Responses from CMS
Lisa Volk and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
September 12, 2016
CMS: Mandatory Immediate Imposition of Federal Remedies and Assessment Factors Used to Determine the Seriousness of Deficiencies for SNF
in Clinical & Quality
September 12, 2016
Emergency Preparedness Updates available on NYSHFA Website
Lisa Volk and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
September 12, 2016
CMS – Advanced Care Planning Billing
Lisa Volk and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
September 12, 2016
NPUAP Offers Free Webinar on Nutrition & Pressure Injuries - Thursday, October 6 from 1:00 - 2:00 pm ET
Nancy Knapp in Clinical & Quality
September 8, 2016
CMS Issues S&C on Revised OCR Clearance Process
Lisa Volk and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
September 8, 2016
CMS National Provider Call: Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Value-Based Purchasing (VBP) Program
Lisa Volk and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
September 1, 2016
What’s New with the Flu? Fall 2016
Lisa Volk and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
September 1, 2016
Emergency Preparedness: Communication with Long-Term Care Ombudsman Programs
Lisa Volk and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
September 1, 2016
AHCA Anticipates Emergency Preparedness Rule Release Soon
Lisa Volk and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
August 29, 2016
CMS Releases Final RAI/MDS 3.0 Manual Update
Karen Morris and Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
August 29, 2016
Register Now for AHCA's FREE September Webcast!
Nancy Leveille and Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
August 22, 2016
PBJ - New York State Registration Percentages to Date
Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
August 15, 2016
DOH: Legionella’s Guidance Update
Nancy Leveille and Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
August 11, 2016
New Five-Star Ratings on Nursing Home Compare (NHC)
Nancy Leveille and Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
August 4, 2016
CMS: Mandatory Immediate Imposition of Federal Remedies and Assessment Factors Used to Determine the Seriousness of Deficiencies for SNF
Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
August 4, 2016
Value Based Payment (VBP) Bootcamp Registration - Region 3
Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
August 4, 2016
SNF Readmission Measure: Top 10 Things You Should Know
Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
July 25, 2016
CMS Offers Skilled Nursing Facility Quality Reporting Program Provider Training
Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
July 21, 2016
Board of Examiners of Nursing Homes Administrators (BENHA) Meeting Update:
in Clinical & Quality
July 18, 2016
FDA Announcement: Voluntary Recall of Certain Liquid Docusate Products, CDC/FDA Continue to Recommend Not Using Any Type of Liquid Docusate
Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
July 18, 2016
Revised CMS Five Star Technical Users’ Manual dated July 2016 Released
Karen Morris and Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
July 18, 2016
IPRO offers new opportunity for collaboration with NHs to prevent Clostridium Difficile Infection (CDI)
Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
July 8, 2016
2016 Coastal Storm Planning Webinar Training for MARO Regions
Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
July 7, 2016
FREE 2016-2017 Influenza Vaccine Available
Karen Morris and Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
July 7, 2016
AHCA Quality Initiative Quarterly Update
Nancy Leveille and Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
July 7, 2016
Emergency Preparedness: HEC Guidance for Coastal Storm Planning for the MARO Region 2016
Lisa Volk and Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
June 30, 2016
New Information from CMS Related to PBJ Submission and Registration. Please Review ASAP
in Clinical & Quality
June 30, 2016
CMS: Announces New Survey & Certification Group (SCG) Leadership
Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
June 21, 2016
Free Emergency Preparedness Webinar June 30th
Karen Morris and Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
June 20, 2016
CMS’ Payroll Based Journal (PBJ) Mandated Registration Date is July 1, 2016
in Clinical & Quality
June 9, 2016
AHCA Press Release - Long Term & Post-Acute Care Advocates Applaud Senate Passage of Rural Health Care Access Bill
Lisa Volk and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
May 31, 2016
CMS: 30 Days Until Go Live for Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ)
Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
May 23, 2016
DOH: Declaration That Influenza Is No Longer Prevalent
Nancy Leveille and Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
May 16, 2016
Ensuring Medicare Home Health Eligibility: Shared Responsibility--June 2 Webinar
Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
May 12, 2016
DOH: Facility Profile Application Updates for 2016 Coastal Storm Planning
Karen Morris and Lisa Volk in Clinical & Quality
May 2, 2016
MDS 3.0 Quality Measures Users Manual
Nancy Leveille and Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
April 28, 2016
AHCA Needs Your Help Related to Cameras in Resident Rooms
Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
April 25, 2016
CMS: This week’s LTC Open Forum focusses on the new Quality Measures
Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
April 25, 2016
Alert!!! New Quality Measures available on QIES system
Nancy Leveille and Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
April 25, 2016
Healthcare Personnel Influenza Vaccination Report - Due May 2
Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
April 18, 2016
Nursing Facility Influenza Study Opens Enrollment: Free Vaccine Available
Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
April 11, 2016
Free Webinar - Payroll-Based Journal Reporting: Staffing Strategies for Success
Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
April 7, 2016
CMS Payroll Based Journal (PBJ) requirement starts on July 1, 2016
Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
April 4, 2016
Healthcare Personnel Influenza Vaccination Report is due May 2, 2016
Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
April 4, 2016
Regulated Waste Survey - Deadline Extended to April 15
Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
March 31, 2016
Nurse Educator Program – Call for Applications – Deadline April 6
in Education, Clinical & Quality
March 28, 2016
CMS Issues S&C Related to Survey Exit Conferences
Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
March 28, 2016
Nurse Educator Program – Call for Applications – Deadline April 6
in Education, Clinical & Quality
March 24, 2016
Nurse Educator Program – Call for Applications – Deadline April 6
in Education, Clinical & Quality
March 24, 2016
April 14 Palliative Care Webinar to Focus on Advance Care Planning and Value of MOLST/eMOLST
Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
March 21, 2016
Webinar: A Common Sense Approach to Diabetes Management in Post-Acute and Long Term Care
Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
March 21, 2016
CMS issues S&C memo related to Electronic Data Staffing Collection
Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
March 21, 2016
Advisory: NYSDOH Wadsworth Labs survey to be completed by April 1, 2016
Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
March 21, 2016
Nurse Educator Program – Call for Applications – Deadline April 6
Karen Morris and Nancy Leveille in Education, Clinical & Quality
March 17, 2016
E-Prescibing: Alert on Waivers from the Commissioner
Nancy Leveille and Stephen B. Hanse in Clinical & Quality
March 17, 2016
AHCA’s Update on Payroll Based Journal
Nancy Leveille and Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
March 17, 2016
Nurse Educator Program – Call for Applications – Deadline April 6
Nancy Leveille and Karen Morris in Education, Clinical & Quality
March 14, 2016
Safe Patient Handling Summit 2016: Beyond the Basics
Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
March 14, 2016
Nurse Educator Program – Call for Applications – Deadline April 6
in Education, Clinical & Quality
March 10, 2016
DOH Announces New 2016 Nursing Home Quality Initiative
Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
March 10, 2016
Nurse Educator Program – Call for Applications – Deadline April 6
Nancy Leveille and Karen Morris in Education, Clinical & Quality
March 7, 2016
CMS to Post Six New Quality Measures in April and Changes to 5 Star Rating in July
Karen Morris and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
March 7, 2016
Nurse Educator Program – Call for Applications – Deadline April 6
Karen Morris and Nancy Leveille in Education, Clinical & Quality
March 3, 2016
IMPORTANT MDS NOTICE – Extended Systems Maintenance
Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
March 3, 2016
AHCA President Discusses Suggested Priorities for 2016
Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
February 29, 2016
Nurse Educator Program – Call for Applications – Deadline April 6
Karen Morris and Nancy Leveille in Education, Clinical & Quality
February 25, 2016
Nurse Educator Program – Call for Applications – Deadline April 6
Karen Morris and Nancy Leveille in Education, Clinical & Quality
February 25, 2016
DEA Tenth National “Prescription Pill Take Back Day” – April 30
Karen Morris and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
February 25, 2016
Safe Patient Handling Conference – SAVE THE DATE
Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
February 22, 2016
E-Prescribing Alert: Request Waivers Today!
Nancy Leveille and Stephen B. Hanse in Clinical & Quality
February 22, 2016
OMIG Audits: NYSHFA meets with DOH
Nancy Leveille and Karen Morris and Carl Pucci in Clinical & Quality
February 22, 2016
DISREGARD: NYSDOH - Electronic Death Registration System (EDRS)
Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
February 18, 2016
Behavioral Management Audio Conference for IDT Team – FREE!!
Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
February 18, 2016
NYSDOH: Electronic Death Registration System (EDRS)
Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
February 18, 2016
Free DOH Infection Control Webinar on CRE in NYS
Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
February 11, 2016
Prevent Re-hospitalizations! FREE Clinical Webinar Available – Friday February 12th – Register NOW!
in Clinical & Quality
February 8, 2016
DOH: Commissioner of Health Releases Report on Safe Patient Handling (SPH)
Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
February 8, 2016
Prevent Re-hospitalizations! FREE Clinical Webinar Available – Friday February 12th – Register NOW!
Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
February 8, 2016
Deadline Extended for 2016 NYSHFA Employee Recognition Program
Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
February 4, 2016
E-Prescribing: NYSHFA/NYSCAL Meeting with Legislators
Nancy Leveille and Shelley Sabo Esq Stephen Hanse in Legislative, Clinical & Quality
February 1, 2016
Deadline Extended for 2016 NYSHFA Employee Recognition Program
Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
January 25, 2016
Deadline Extended for 2016 NYSHFA Employee Recognition Program
Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
January 21, 2016
DOH’s 2015 NHQI Results are Final and on the HCS
Nancy Leveille and Carl Pucci in Clinical & Quality
January 21, 2016
Deadline Extended to January 22 for 2016 Innovative Practice Award Program
Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
January 19, 2016
Deadline Extended to January 22 for 2016 Innovative Practice Award Program
Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
January 19, 2016
Deadline Extended for 2016 NYSHFA Employee Recognition Program
Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
January 14, 2016
Deadline Extended to January 22 for 2016 Innovative Practice Award Program
Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
January 11, 2016
CDC Reports NHs Lagging in Staff Flu Vaccination Rates
Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
January 11, 2016
Deadline Approaching for 2016 NYSHFA Employee Recognition Program
Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
January 7, 2016
HEALTH ADVISORY: Update on Ebola Virus Disease (EVD)
Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
January 7, 2016
E-Prescribing Institutional Waivers: Facility Registration Form
Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
January 7, 2016
Gold STAMP: Innovations to Prevent Pressure Ulcers - A Multidisciplinary Approach
Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
January 4, 2016
Deadline Extended to January 22 for 2016 Innovative Practice Award Program
Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
December 28, 2015
Deadline Extended for 2016 Innovative Practice Award Program
Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
December 28, 2015
Electronic Prescribing: Online Waiver Application
Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
December 21, 2015
DOH Advisory: General Guidelines for Healthcare Providers for Managing Severe Weather Events
Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
December 17, 2015
Deadline Extended for 2016 Innovative Practice Award Program
Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
December 14, 2015
Deadline Approaching for 2016 Innovative Practice Award Program
Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
December 10, 2015
E-prescribing: Help and Needs
Nancy Leveille and Richard Patterson in Clinical & Quality
December 7, 2015
2015 Nursing Home Quality Initiative Results: Check Your Results!
Carl J. Pucci and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
December 7, 2015
Deadline Approaching for 2016 Innovative Practice Award Program
Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
December 3, 2015
GAO Releases Report on CMS Oversight of Nursing Home Quality
Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
December 3, 2015
CMS Issues S&C memo on Focused Dementia Care Survey Tools
Nancy Leveille and Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
December 3, 2015
E-prescribing: Help and Needs
Nancy Leveille and Richard Patterson in Clinical & Quality
December 3, 2015
Deadline Approaching for 2016 Innovative Practice Award Program
Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
December 1, 2015
12 Newly Proposed SNF Quality Measures: Comments due December 7, 2015
Nancy Leveille and Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
November 30, 2015
December 9, 2015: Early Recognition and Treatment of Sepsis in the Skilled Nursing Facility
Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
November 30, 2015
Pressure Ulcer Treatment for Physicians Webinar – December 8, 2015
Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
November 25, 2015
E-Prescribing: NYSHFA Meets with the NYS Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement (BNE)
Esq. Stephen B. Hanse and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
November 25, 2015
DOH/Provider November Meeting Summary
Nancy Leveille and Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
November 23, 2015
Influenza Prevention Webinar - December 10, 2015 at 12 noon: Your Questions Answered
Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
November 23, 2015
December 9, 2015: Early Recognition and Treatment of Sepsis in the Skilled Nursing Facility
Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
November 19, 2015
CMS Finalizes Mandatory Hip and Knee Bundling Program
Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
November 19, 2015
2016 NYSHFA Employee Recognition Program
Karen Morris and Joanne O'Connor in Clinical & Quality
November 17, 2015
Submit your 2016 Quality Summit Call for Poster Session Today! – Deadline to submit is 11/20/15
Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
November 12, 2015
E-prescribing: Help and Needs
Nancy Leveille and Richard Patterson in Clinical & Quality
November 5, 2015
DOH Notification via HCS: Healthcare Personnel Influenza Vaccination Report
Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
November 5, 2015
Important Update – Healthcare Personnel Influenza Vaccination Report
Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
November 5, 2015
Gold STAMP Webinar - Your Documentation Matters: Pressure Ulcer Documentation for Physicians
Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
November 5, 2015
2015 State of the Art of Person-Centered Care Benchmark Study
Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
November 2, 2015
FREE Webinar – "The Role of *POLST in the Care of People with Dementia"
Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
October 29, 2015
AHCA Memo – Electronic Submission of Staffing Data
Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
October 22, 2015
Important Information regarding GNYHA October 21st Webinar
Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
October 22, 2015
Healthcare Personnel Influenza Vaccination Report to be opened on November 2
Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
October 19, 2015
CMS Payment Reform Initiative – NY-RAH Phase 2 Recruiting 60 Facilities – Free Informational Webinar on October 21; 1:00 pm
Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
October 15, 2015
CMS Payment Reform Initiative – NY-RAH Phase 2 Recruiting 60 Facilities – Free Informational Webinar on October 21; 1:00 pm
Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
October 15, 2015
AHCA Submits Comments to CMS on Requirements of Participation
Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
October 15, 2015
DOH - Influenza Fact and Fiction What You Need to Know Webinar, Thursday, October 22, 2015; 12:00 – 1:00 pm
Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
October 8, 2015
Annual Health Advisory – 2015-2016 Influenza Surveillance and Reporting Requirements
Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
September 28, 2015
DAL #15-06 – Transfer and Discharge Requirements for Nursing Homes
Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
September 24, 2015
Medicare-Required SNF PPS Assessments Educational Tool — Released by CMS
Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
September 24, 2015
RAI Manual v1.13 Released: Changes Effective Oct 1st
Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
September 24, 2015
AHCA Quality Initiative Quarterly Update
Karen Morris and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
September 21, 2015
CMS Provides ICD-10 Answers in One Place
Nancy Leveille and Carl Pucci in Clinical & Quality, Finance & Reimbursement
September 21, 2015
Antibiotic Stewardship: CDC Resources Released – IC Audio Conference October 21
Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
September 21, 2015
Free Pressure Ulcer Webinar for Interdisciplinary Team
Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
September 17, 2015
Antibiotic Stewardship: CDC Resources Released – IC Audio Conference October 21
Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
September 17, 2015
Free Pressure Ulcer Webinar for Interdisciplinary Team
Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
September 10, 2015
CMS revises Quality Indicator Survey Training Process for surveyors and Clarifies Trainer Roles and Responsibilities
Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
September 10, 2015
AHCA/NCAL has Developed Core Questions (CoreQ) for Resident Satisfaction
Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
September 10, 2015
E-prescribing: Help and Needs
Nancy Leveille and Rick Patterson in Clinical & Quality
September 9, 2015
E-prescribing: Help and Needs
Nancy Leveille and Rick Patterson in Clinical & Quality
September 3, 2015
E-prescribing: Help and Needs
Nancy Leveille and Rick Patterson in Clinical & Quality
September 2, 2015
CMS Payroll Based Journal – Voluntary Data Submission Now Open
Karen Morris and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
August 31, 2015
AHCA Memo - Final Two Weeks to Submit Comments to CMS on Proposed Rule
Karen Morris and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
August 31, 2015
E-prescribing: Help and Needs
Nancy Leveille and Rick Patterson in Clinical & Quality
August 27, 2015
E-prescribing: Help and Needs
Nancy Leveille and Richard Patterson in Clinical & Quality
August 27, 2015
August 12 Nursing Home Webinar on Preventing Hospitalizations: Now Archived Online
Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
August 17, 2015
DOH Posts Health Advisory on Legionnaires’ Disease for all of New York State
Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
August 17, 2015
AHCA: Requesting Guidance from CMS on ICD-10 Changes
Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
August 13, 2015
DOH Posts Health Advisory on Legionnaires’ Disease for all of New York State
Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
August 10, 2015
Commissioners Order and Health Alerts Re Legionnaires in the Bronx
Karen Morris and Carla Erhartic in Clinical & Quality
August 10, 2015
Free Nursing Home Webinar on Preventing Hospitalizations - August 12
Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
August 6, 2015
Free Nursing Home Webinar on Preventing Hospitalizations - August 12
Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
July 30, 2015
CMS Conference Call on Proposed Rule – August 11
Nancy Leveille and Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
July 30, 2015
2015 Nursing Home Quality Initiative (NHQI) and Methodology
Nancy Leveille and Carl Pucci in Clinical & Quality
July 30, 2015
Baldrige Based- Examiner Training: Utica, NY September 2 - 3, 2015
Nancy Leveille and Richard Patterson in Clinical & Quality
July 30, 2015
Free Pain Management for Pressure Ulcers Webinar: 8/5/2015
Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
July 30, 2015
Advancing Excellence’s 9 Goals Can Now Be Watched In Videos
Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
July 27, 2015
Atlantic Hurricane Season 2015 - NYC - Know Your Evacuation Zone
Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
July 23, 2015
Healthcare Facility Profile App for NYC Facilities Has Gone Live
Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
July 20, 2015
CMS S&C Letters #15-47 Medication-Related Adverse Events in NHs and #14-42 (Revised) LGBT Training Tool
Karen Morris and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
July 20, 2015
AHCA: Guidance on Confidentiality
Nancy Leveille and Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
July 20, 2015
Upload Turnover and Retention Data into LTC Trend Tracker Today
Nancy Leveille and Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
July 16, 2015
Upload Turnover and Retention Data into LTC Trend Tracker Today
Nancy Leveille and Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
July 13, 2015
Reminder: Nursing Home Leadership and Person Centered Care
Nancy Leveille and Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
July 13, 2015
Free Nursing Home Webinar on Preventing Hospitalizations - August 12
Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
July 9, 2015
ICD-10 CMS/AMA Announcement Does Not Apply to SNFs
Karen Morris and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
July 9, 2015
ETTA Nursing Home Webinar: Sustaining Success in the Midst of Change – July 22
Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
July 6, 2015
ICD 10 - Effective October 1, 2015
Nancy Leveille and Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
July 2, 2015
ETTA Nursing Home Webinar: Sustaining Success in the Midst of Change – July 22
Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
June 25, 2015
Advancing Excellence Webinar Series
Nancy Leveille and Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
June 25, 2015
Reminder: Nursing Home Leadership and Person Centered Care
Nancy Leveille and Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
June 22, 2015
DOH will conduct MDS surveys June – September 2015
Nancy Leveille and Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
June 18, 2015
Association Staff Attend Statewide Emergency Planning Meeting
Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
June 18, 2015
Nursing Home Leadership and Person Centered Care
Nancy Leveille and Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
June 15, 2015
Resident and Family Decision Guide on Hospitalization
Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
June 11, 2015
MDS Coordinator RAC Certification Training Available on Long Island
Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
June 8, 2015
CDC/DOH Advisory: Ciprofloxacin- and Azithromycin-Nonsusceptible Shigellosis in the United States
Nancy Leveille and Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
June 8, 2015
NYSHFA Staff Met with NYSED Executive Secretary to the Board of Nursing
Nancy Leveille and Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
June 8, 2015
MDS Coordinator RAC Certification Training Available on Long Island
Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
June 4, 2015
AHCA/NCAL Taking Steps to Ensure the Responsible Use of Antibiotics
Nancy Leveille and Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
May 28, 2015
NYSDOH 2015 Nursing Home Quality Incentive Program (NHQI)
Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
May 28, 2015
MDS Coordinator RAC Certification Training Available on Long Island
Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
May 18, 2015
DOH Provider Meeting – May 7, 2015
Nancy Leveille and Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
May 14, 2015
MDS Coordinator RAC Certification Training Available on Long Island
Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
May 7, 2015
AHCA/NCAL LTC Trend Tracker – Turnover and Retention Upload Now Available
Karen Morris and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
April 30, 2015
MDS Coordinator RAC Certification Training Available on Long Island
Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
April 27, 2015
Informational Message: Final HCP Flu Vaccination Report Reminder - Due 5-1-15
Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
April 23, 2015
Informational Message: Final HCP Flu Vaccination Report Reminder - Due 5-1-15
Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
April 23, 2015
DOH Implements Mobile App for NYSDOH Health Alerts
Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
April 20, 2015
DOH Implements Mobile App for NYSDOH Health Alerts
Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
April 16, 2015
DOH Implements Mobile App for NYSDOH Health Alerts
Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
April 16, 2015
MDS Coordinator RAC Certification Training Available on Long Island
Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
April 16, 2015
Hands-On Training Opportunities for e-FINDS in the Western/Central Regions
Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
April 13, 2015
CMS: Electronic Staffing Data Submissions
Nancy Leveille and Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
April 13, 2015
Disrupt Infections: Creating a Community of Prevention
Nancy Leveille and Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
April 9, 2015
Reminder: Healthcare Personnel Flu Vaccine Report DUE 5/1/2015
Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
April 6, 2015
PROVIDER ALERT – Bed Siderail/Enabler Entrapment Issue
Karen Morris and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
April 6, 2015
Reminder: Healthcare Personnel Flu Vaccine Report DUE 5/1/2015
Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
April 6, 2015
Disrupt Infections: Creating a Community of Prevention
Nancy Leveille and Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
April 2, 2015
PROVIDER ALERT – Bed Siderail/Enabler Entrapment Issue
Karen Morris and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
April 2, 2015
Reminder: Healthcare Personnel Flu Vaccine Report DUE 5/1/2015
Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
March 30, 2015
Disrupt Infections: Creating a Community of Prevention
Nancy Leveille and Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
March 26, 2015
NATP: Prometric New York IFT Test Dates
Nancy Leveille and Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
March 16, 2015
Free Palliative Care Webinar on March 24, 2015: Facilitating Goals of Care Discussions in Complex Circumstances
Nancy Leveille and Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
March 9, 2015
Free Palliative Care Webinar on March 24, 2015: Facilitating Goals of Care Discussions in Complex Circumstances
Nancy Leveille and Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
March 5, 2015
Healthcare Personnel Flu Vaccine Report Due May 1st
Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
March 5, 2015
Gold STAMP: Pressure Ulcer Reduction in New York State Webinar – March 19th
Nancy Leveille and Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
March 5, 2015
Notes from AHCA Stakeholder Call with CMS Division of Nursing Homes
Nancy Leveille and Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
March 3, 2015
DOH Releasing 2014 NHQI Data
Nancy Leveille Karen Morris and Carl Pucci in Clinical & Quality
February 19, 2015
CMS Releases Memos and Findings Report About MDS-Focus Survey
in Clinical & Quality
February 17, 2015
Medical Director Webinar – February 26
Nancy Leveille and Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
February 12, 2015
URGENT - CMS Announces Preview to 5 Star Available Friday 2/13 – AHCA Webinar at 1:30
Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
February 9, 2015
NYSDOH Posts Measles Prevention and Control Advisory
Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
February 3, 2015
Deadline Extended for 2015 Employee Recognition Program
Karen Morris and Joanne O'Connor in Clinical & Quality
January 29, 2015
AHCA: WebEx on Five Star - February 3
Nancy Leveille and Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
January 29, 2015
AHCA Comprehensive Quality Resource Guide
Nancy Leveille and Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
January 29, 2015
Deadline Extended for 2015 Employee Recognition Program
Karen Morris and Joanne O'Connor in Clinical & Quality
January 22, 2015
E-Prescribing: Letter to the Health Commissioner
Esq Stephen Hanse and Nancy Leveille in Legislative, Clinical & Quality
January 20, 2015
Deadline Extended for 2015 Employee Recognition Program
Karen Morris and Joanne O'Connor in Clinical & Quality
January 15, 2015
Tomorrow is Deadline for 2015 Innovative Practice Award Program!
Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
January 15, 2015
Deadline Extended for 2015 Employee Recognition Program
Karen Morris and Joanne O'Connor in Clinical & Quality
January 12, 2015
CDC Posts Influenza Guidance: Interim Guidance for Influenza Outbreak Management in LTC Facilities and Influenza Antiviral Medications
Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
January 12, 2015
Advisory: Ebola Update: Mali Removed from List of Ebola-Affected Countries
Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
January 12, 2015
CMS Issues Correction to Appendix PP – Transmittal 127
Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
January 12, 2015
January 21, 2015: Successful Reimbursement for Nursing Home Physician Services - A Documentation, Coding, and Billing Webinar
Nancy Leveille and Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
January 12, 2015
Living with Dementia: Impact on Individuals, Caregivers, Communities and Societies
Nancy Leveille and Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
January 12, 2015
DOH Provider Meeting Minutes – January 2015
Nancy Leveille and Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
January 12, 2015
Deadline Approaching for 2015 Innovative Practice Award Program
Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
January 8, 2015
NYSHFA Staff Discuss OMIG Audits with DOH
Nancy Leveille and Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
January 8, 2015
Medicare Coverage Change Related to New Pneumococcal Vaccine Recommendations
Karen Morris and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
January 8, 2015
2015 Employee Recognition Program
Karen Morris and Joanne O'Connor in Clinical & Quality
January 5, 2015
Second Notice – DOH Webinar this Week – Transportation Assistance Levels (TALs)
Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
January 5, 2015
IPRO is Providing Free QAPI Training
Nancy Leveille and Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
January 5, 2015
CMS Issues S&C Memo on Civil Money Penalty (CMP) Analytic Tool
Nancy Leveille and Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
January 5, 2015
The National Quality Forum Endorses PointRight Pro 30 Rehospitalization Measure
Nancy Leveille and Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
January 5, 2015
Deadline Extended for 2015 Innovative Practice Award Program
Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
December 29, 2014
AHCA/NCAL Quality Initiative Quarterly Update
Nancy Leveille and Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
December 29, 2014
January 21, 2015: Successful Reimbursement for Nursing Home Physician Services - A Documentation, Coding, and Billing Webinar
Nancy Leveille and Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
December 15, 2014
Deadline Extended for 2015 Innovative Practice Award Program
Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
December 11, 2014
New OSHA Reporting Requirements in effect beginning Jan. 1, 2015
Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
December 11, 2014
December 18th Palliative Care Webinar: Integrating Palliative Care into the Nursing Facility Setting
Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
December 8, 2014
New OSHA Reporting Requirements in effect beginning Jan. 1, 2015
Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
December 8, 2014
Transportation Assistance Level (TALs) Webinar Announcement
Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
December 4, 2014
Deadline Approaching for 2015 Innovative Practice Award Program
Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
December 1, 2014
Healthcare Personnel Vaccination Report Clarification
Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
November 24, 2014
AHCA/NCAL Fraud and Abuse Prevention Toolkit
Esq. Stephen B. Hanse and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality, Legal
November 24, 2014
AHCA/NCAL Long Term Post-Acute Centers Recognized for Improving Quality Care
Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
November 20, 2014
DOH: Healthcare Personnel Influenza Vaccination Report
Nancy Leveille and Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
November 20, 2014
Free Clinical Webinars from AHCA
Nancy Leveille and Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
November 20, 2014
2015 Employee Recognition Program
Karen Morris and Joanne O'Connor in Clinical & Quality
November 17, 2014
DOH/Provider November Meeting Summary
Nancy Leveille and Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
November 13, 2014
AHCA/NCAL December 2nd Webinar - ACA Employer Requirements - Are You Ready for January 1, 2015?
Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
November 13, 2014
AHCA/NCAL Two Part Webinar Recorded on October 27 and November 6, 2014 - Now Available!
Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
November 6, 2014
OMIG Conducting On-site Corporate Compliance Program Reviews
Nancy Leveille and Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
November 6, 2014
CMS Provides Additional information on MDS-Focus Surveys
Karen Morris and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
November 3, 2014
DOH Holds Ebola Informational Conference Call for Provider Associations
Nancy Leveille and Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
October 20, 2014
Commissioner’s Order Related to Ebola: Q &A Document Posted
Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
October 20, 2014
DOH Weekly Influenza Surveillance Report - October 11, 2014
Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
October 20, 2014
CMS: Categorical Waiver Provision for Power Strips
Nancy Leveille and Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
October 20, 2014
Emergency Preparedness Waiver Webinar POSTPONED
Karen Morris and Shelley Wagar Sabo in Clinical & Quality
October 16, 2014
Relief From Statutes and Regulations During Emergencies: Associations Team Up for a Free Webinar on November 3rd
Karen Morris and Shelley Wagar Sabo in Clinical & Quality
October 16, 2014
CMS Documents Q&As from the BFCC-QIO Presentation
Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
October 14, 2014
Advisory: Influenza Surveillance and Reporting Requirements 2014-15
Nancy Leveille and Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
October 14, 2014
AHCA Announces Trend Tracker’s Exclusive Measures
Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
October 9, 2014
President Signs IMPACT and Issues Executive Order on Five-Star
Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
October 6, 2014
2015 AHCA Quality Symposium: Last Call For Poster Presentations
Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
October 2, 2014
DEA Final Rule - Disposal of Controlled Substances - Additional Information
Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
September 22, 2014
DEA Final Rule - Disposal of Controlled Substances
Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
September 22, 2014
DOH/Provider September Meeting Summary
Nancy Leveille and Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
September 18, 2014
MDS 3.0 RAI Manual - October 1st Update Now Available
Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
September 18, 2014
AHCA/Advisory Board Webinar Opportunity! – Tuesday, September 23
Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
September 18, 2014
AHCA: 2015 Quality Symposium Call for Posters
Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
September 15, 2014
Advisory: CDC Health Advisory Concerning Enterovirus D68 - September 12, 2014
Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
September 15, 2014
E-Prescribing Update from September 9, 2014 Meeting
Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
September 15, 2014
2014-2015 Seasonal Influenza Information for Health Care Providers
Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
September 15, 2014
AHCA Falls Management and Prevention Educational Series
Karen Morris in AHCA / NCAL News, Clinical & Quality
September 11, 2014
DOH - Health Advisory: Enterovirus D68 (EV-D68)
Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
September 8, 2014
Benefit and Family Centered Care - Quality Improvement Organizations (BFCC-QIO) Update
Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
September 4, 2014
CMS S&C Memo Re: MDS 3.0 Discharge Assessments
Nancy Leveille and Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
September 4, 2014
CMS S&C Memo Re: Learning Tool on Building Respect for LGBT Older Adults
Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
August 21, 2014
FREE E-Prescibing Webinar August 25, 2014
Nancy Leveille and Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
August 18, 2014
FREE E-Prescibing Webinar August 25, 2014
Nancy Leveille and Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
August 11, 2014
Advisory: Ebola Guidance - Evaluation of Patients Presenting to Outpatient Settings
Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
August 11, 2014
National Partnership to Improve Dementia Care in Nursing Homes: Improved Care Transitions Conference Call – August 19th
Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
August 11, 2014
FREE E-Prescibing Webinar August 25, 2014
Nancy Leveille and Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
August 7, 2014
FREE E-Prescibing Webinar August 25, 2014
Nancy Leveille and Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
July 31, 2014
DOH Coastal Storm Planning Profiles Reminder for NYC Facilities
Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
July 31, 2014
DAL/DQS #07-06: 24/7 Emergency Contact with New York State Department of Health
Karen Morris in Emergency Readiness, Clinical & Quality
July 31, 2014
Clarification of Glucometer Usage
Nancy Leveille and Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
July 31, 2014
DOH Dementia Care Program Pilot Survey
Nancy Leveille and Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
July 31, 2014
2014 Nursing Home Quality Initiative
Nancy Leveille and Carl Pucci in Clinical & Quality
July 28, 2014
E-Prescribing Update: Required Implementation Date Remains March 27, 2015
Nancy Leveille and Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
July 28, 2014
DOH/Nursing Home Provider Association Meeting Summary - July 24, 2014
Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
July 24, 2014
Update on CMS Guidiance on Medication Access for Hospice Service
Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
July 24, 2014
CMS provider call: Update on Quality Improvement Network QIO ( QIN-QIO)Changes and Beneficiary and Family Care( BFCC-QIO)
Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
July 21, 2014
HERDS Strike Survey is CANCELED Due to Tentative Settlement Between 1199 & LVHH
Karen Morris and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
July 21, 2014
Next Phase of the New Quality Improvement Program (QIO) Quality Innovation Network (QIN)
Nancy Leveille and Carl Pucci in Clinical & Quality
July 10, 2014
Get Ready for the New LTC Trend Tracker
Nancy Leveille and Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
July 7, 2014
Medicaid Fee-for-Service Providers - Brand Name Drug when Less Expensive than Generic Program
Nancy Leveille and Carl Pucci in Clinical & Quality
June 26, 2014
OSHA Issues Pamphlet on Safe Patient Handling
Nancy Leveille and Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
June 26, 2014
MDS Focus Surveys Underway in Three States; Dementia Focus Surveys to Begin in NY Soon
Nancy Leveille and Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
June 26, 2014
MOLST and Advanced Directives – Resources and Free Training Videos Available
Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
June 23, 2014
Emergency Preparedness – Hospital to Nursing Home Surge Pilot Update
Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
June 23, 2014
Webinar Training Available: National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN)
Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
June 16, 2014
HANYS June 19th Webinar: Care Transitions in Palliative Care Yield Improved Patient Outcomes
Nancy Leveille and Scott Jackson in Clinical & Quality
June 9, 2014
Clinical Practice Alert – Advanced Directives (CPR/DNR)
Karen Morris and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
June 9, 2014
Infection Control Breaches Reportable to Public Health Authorities
Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
June 5, 2014
2014 Nursing Home Quality Initiative Meeting Update
Nancy Leveille and Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
May 28, 2014
E-Prescribing Law Goes into Effect March 27, 2015
Nancy Leveille and Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
May 27, 2014
E-Prescribing Law Goes into Effect March 27, 2015
Nancy Leveille and Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
May 22, 2014
CMS Releases Advance Copies of S&C Memo and Interpretive Guidance Related to Use of Pasteurized/Unpasteurized Eggs
Nancy Leveille and Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
May 15, 2014
CMS Revises Infection Control Guidance for F441
Nancy Leveille and Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
May 8, 2014
2014 Medicare Benefit Policy Manual
Nancy Leveille and Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
May 8, 2014
IPRO Webinar - NYSDOH Quality Initiative: Coverdell Stroke Quality Improvement and Registry Program
Nancy Leveille and Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
May 1, 2014
New Advancing Excellence Website Launches in May
Nancy Leveille and Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
May 1, 2014
Special Focus Facilities Changes in Program by CMS
Karen Morris and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
May 1, 2014
NEPA's Quick Compare - Life Safety Code 2000 & 2012 for Health Care
Nancy Leveille and Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
April 28, 2014
Submit HCP Vaccination Report by COB Thursday May 1ST to Receive Quality Pool Points
Nancy Leveille and Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
April 28, 2014
DOH Posts Informational Message Regarding Mandatory Vaccination Reporting
Nancy Leveille and Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
April 28, 2014
Reminder: AHCA's 2014 Quality Initiative Recognition Program
Nancy Leveille and Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
April 24, 2014
Medication Administration – Survey Alert
Karen Morris and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
April 24, 2014
SNF Must Inquire About Veteran Status Upon Admission
Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
April 21, 2014
Medical Director & Physician Guideline Project! Applications due April 25
Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
April 21, 2014
2014 Employee Recognition Award Winners
Nancy Tourje and Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
April 17, 2014
Prometric Updates CNA Test Application and Recertification Forms
Nancy Leveille and Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
April 14, 2014
AHCA's 2014 Quality Initiative Recognition Program
Nancy Leveille and Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
April 10, 2014
Nursing Home ETTA Session Materials Available; Application Deadline is April 25
Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
April 10, 2014
DOH Posts Informational Message Regarding Mandatory Vaccination Reporting
Nancy Leveille and Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
April 10, 2014
For New York City Members Only - Nursing Home Discharge Planning Survey
Nancy Leveille and Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
March 31, 2014
OEM to Conduct NYC Hurricane Evacuation Study (HES)
Karen Morris and Shelley Sabo in Clinical & Quality
March 27, 2014
Mandatory Final Annual Immunization Report due May 2nd – **Note Changes
Nancy Leveille and Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
March 27, 2014
Palliative Care Education Project – Free Webinar Series
Nancy Leveille and Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
March 20, 2014
DOH Posts Informational Message Regarding Mandatory Vaccination Reporting
Nancy Leveille and Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
March 20, 2014
For New York City Members Only - Nursing Home Discharge Planning Survey
Nancy Leveille and Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
March 20, 2014
Participate in AHCA's 2013 Staffing Survey
Nancy Leveille and Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
March 20, 2014
AHCA: QI - Reducing Psychotic Medications
Nancy Leveille and Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
March 20, 2014
2014 Innovative Practice Award Winners
Nancy Tourje and Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
March 17, 2014
Medical Director Guidelines and Quality Improvement Process: Phase II Free Training for Your Team
Nancy Leveille and Gayle Farman in Clinical & Quality
March 13, 2014
QAPI Team Training (Limited Spots Left)
Nancy Leveille and Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
March 13, 2014
Nurse Aide Training Programs: Memo from Prometric
Karen Morris and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
March 6, 2014
S&C 14-12: Emergency Preparedness Checklist Revised
Nancy Leveille and Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
March 6, 2014
Improving Patient Safety in Long-Term Care: AHRQ Offers Series of Free Webinars
Nancy Leveille and Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
March 6, 2014
OIG Report (and podcast) - Adverse Events in SNFs: National Incidence Among Medicare Beneficiaries
Nancy Leveille and Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
March 6, 2014
Catheter Associated UTI (CAUTI) Initiative
Nancy Leveille and Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
March 6, 2014
AHCA's 2014 Quality Initiative Recognition Program
Nancy Leveille and Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
March 3, 2014
Medical Director Guidelines and Quality Improvement Process: Phase II Free Training for Your Team
Nancy Leveille and Gayle Farman in Clinical & Quality
February 24, 2014
Webinars on February 25 and 27 to Announce CMP Funded Project Announcement
Nancy Leveille and Gayle Farman in Clinical & Quality
February 24, 2014
DOH Webinar on NH Transition - NYC
Nancy Leveille and Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
February 19, 2014
Webinars on February 25 and 27 to Announce CMP Funded Project Announcement
Nancy Leveille and Gayle Farman in Clinical & Quality
February 10, 2014
2014 Employee Recognition Program Applications Needed
Karen Morris and Joanne O'Connor in Clinical & Quality
February 6, 2014
AHCA Update on CMS Regulatory Issues
Karen Morris and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
February 6, 2014
Newest SNF PEPPER Report to be Distributed Electronically
Nancy Leveille and Carl Pucci in Clinical & Quality
February 3, 2014
OIG's 2014 Work Plan Released
Nancy Leveille and Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
February 3, 2014
2014 Employee Recognition Program Applications Needed
Karen Morris and Joanne O'Connor in Clinical & Quality
January 30, 2014
Reminder: Deadline for 2014 Employee Recognition Program
Karen Morris and Joanne O'Connor in Clinical & Quality
January 30, 2014
New Hospice and Palliative Care Library at Relias Learning
Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
January 27, 2014
Influenza Vaccine for 2014-15: Pre Book Now!
Nancy Leveille and Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
January 23, 2014
DOH: DAL Released to Hospitals Related to Observation Stay Services
Nancy Leveille and Carl Pucci in Clinical & Quality
January 23, 2014
2014 Employee Recognition Program
Nancy Tourje and Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
January 17, 2014
DOH Releases 2013 Quality Pool Results
Nancy Leveille and Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
January 16, 2014
PHL Regarding Hepatitis C Screening
Nancy Leveille and Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
January 16, 2014
DOH Meeting with Associations – January 2014
Nancy Leveille and Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
January 16, 2014
2014 Employee Recognition Program
Karen Morris and Joanne O'Connor in Clinical & Quality
January 13, 2014
MDS 3.0 Training Schedule for 2014 – New Webinar Format
Nancy Leveille and Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
January 6, 2014
Veterans Nursing Home Admissions
Nancy Leveille and Richard Herrick in Clinical & Quality
January 6, 2014
OSHA Form 300A Must be Posting Feb 1st
Nancy Leveille and Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
January 6, 2014
NPUAP Live Webinar – MDS Sections K and M - Thursday Feb 13
Nancy Leveille and Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
January 6, 2014
Bed Rail Safety: New Guidance for Consumers and Providers
Nancy Leveille and Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
December 23, 2013
DOH: Informational Message - NYS Commissioner of Health Letter re: Flu Vaccination
Nancy Leveille and Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
December 19, 2013
Deadline Extended for 2014 Innovative Practice Award Program
Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
December 16, 2013
DOH Revises 2013 Nursing Home Quality Pool Results
Nancy Leveille and Carl Pucci in Clinical & Quality
December 16, 2013
DOH Survey Related to Residents with Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease
Nancy Leveille and Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
December 12, 2013
DOH: Transition of Nursing Home Benefit and Population into Managed Care Webinar
Nancy Leveille and Carl Pucci in Clinical & Quality
December 9, 2013
FREE Infection Control DVDs Available Now – Order by Dec 27th
Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
November 27, 2013
DOH: DAL Program Survey Report Questionnaire
Nancy Leveille and Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
November 27, 2013
DOH: Quality 2013 Pool Recalculation
Nancy Leveille and Carl Pucci in Clinical & Quality
November 25, 2013
DOH/Provider November 2013 Meeting Summary
Nancy Leveille and Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
November 21, 2013
Hospital to Nursing Home Surge Pilot Meetings Held in Tarrytown
Karen Morris and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
November 18, 2013
CMS Issues Corrections to MDS RAI Manual v 1.11
Karen Morris and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
November 18, 2013
Relias Learning Introduces Online Training to Address Alzheimer's and Dementia Needs
Nancy Leveille and Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
November 14, 2013
OSHA Requirement Training due by December 1, 2013
Nancy Leveille and Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
November 14, 2013
Webinar: Influenza Outbreak Management in Long Term Care Facilities
Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
November 14, 2013
DOH Proposed 2014 Quality Pool
Nancy Leveille and Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
November 14, 2013
2014 Employee Recognition Program
Nancy Tourje and Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
November 7, 2013
DOH: Nursing Home Transition Access and Quality Work Group Update
Nancy Leveille and Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
November 7, 2013
CMS/AE: Aligning Nursing Home Quality Initiatives
Nancy Leveille and Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
November 5, 2013
Free Conference for Rural Health Care Practitioners
Karen Morris and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
November 4, 2013
Influenza Report Due November 15th
Karen Morris and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
November 4, 2013
Deadline Approaching for 2014 Innovative Practice Award Program
Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
October 31, 2013
Fire Safety – Holiday Decorations
Karen Morris and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
October 31, 2013
DOH Releases Additional Training Dates for e-FINDS in November 2013
Karen Morris and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
October 28, 2013
CMS: S&C 14-01-NH Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation in Nursing Homes
Nancy Leveille and Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
October 28, 2013
CMS Issues Guidance on Shutdown
Nancy Leveille and Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
October 24, 2013
DOH: DAL Outdoor Smoking
Karen Morris and Stephen B. Hanse Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
October 24, 2013
DAL - Healthcare Personnel Vaccination Report due November 15
Karen Morris and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
October 24, 2013
NYSHFA's Practical Guide to Investigating Abuse Complaints in SNF Ordering Process
Nancy Leveille and Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
October 17, 2013
DOH: UPDATED Required Healthcare Personnel Influenza Vaccination Report
Nancy Leveille and Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
October 17, 2013
DOH Releases Additional Training Dates for e-FINDS in October, 2013
Karen Morris and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
October 10, 2013
AHCA: Federal Government Shutdown - Impact on CMS and Nursing Centers
Nancy Leveille and Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
October 7, 2013
Electronic Plan of Correction (EPOC) Training Materials
Karen Morris and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
October 3, 2013
Flu Mask Requirement FAQs Updated
Karen Morris and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
October 3, 2013
AHCA Memo Related to RAI Manual Updates Effective October 1, 2013
Karen Morris and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
October 2, 2013
Federal Shutdown: Impact on Survey Process
Nancy Leveille and Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
October 2, 2013
Federal Shutdown: Impact on Survey Process
Nancy Leveille and Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
September 30, 2013
Required Healthcare Personnel Influenza Vaccination Report
Nancy Leveille and Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
September 30, 2013
DOH Announces EPOC Ready for ADHC Programs
Nancy Leveille and Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
September 26, 2013
Revised MDS RAI Manual Version 1.11 Effective October 1st
Karen Morris and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
September 23, 2013
NYSHFAs 2013 Practical Guide to Investigating Abuse Complaints in NYS SNFs
Nancy Leveille and Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
September 19, 2013
Gold Stamp: Free Webinar with Dr. Elizabeth Ayello
Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
September 16, 2013
MDS Discharge Assessment Corrections due by September 30th
Karen Morris and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
September 12, 2013
CDC: Key Facts and Q&As Related to Seasonal Influenza
Nancy Leveille and Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
September 12, 2013
AHCA: Antipsychotic Consumer Fact Sheet Now Available!
Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
September 9, 2013
CMS Permits Categorical Waivers for Life Safety – S&C #13-58
Nancy Leveille and Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
September 9, 2013
Statewide Gold Stamp Conference: September 17, 2013
Nancy Leveille and Gayle Farman in Clinical & Quality
September 5, 2013
CMS Announces Change to Escrow of CMP Monies
Karen Morris and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
September 5, 2013
QIS Survey Tools Moved to CMS Website
Karen Morris and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
September 5, 2013
AHCA's 2014 Quality Symposium: Call for Poster Presentations
Nancy Leveille and Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
August 29, 2013
DAL – Influenza Vaccination Report due by November 15
Karen Morris and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
August 29, 2013
CMS S&C Letter: Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0 Discharge Assessments that Have Not Been Completed and/or Submitted
Nancy Leveille and Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
August 29, 2013
Advancing Excellence Campaign Announces 9 New Quality Goals and Updated Tools
Nancy Leveille and Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
August 26, 2013
AHCA: F309 & Antipsychotics Webinar Series - Part Four Now Available on Demand
Nancy Leveille and Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
August 22, 2013
CMS Issues S&C Letter #13-55: Sprinkler Requirements
Karen Morris and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
August 22, 2013
BNE: I-STOP NY Begins August 27, 2013
Nancy Leveille and Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
August 22, 2013
eFINDS Training Available in September
Karen Morris and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
August 19, 2013
AHCA: Template Contract to Meet New Requirements for Long Term Care and Hospice
Nancy Leveille in AHCA / NCAL News, Clinical & Quality
August 15, 2013
DAL – Influenza Vaccination Reporting Requirement Change
Karen Morris and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
August 15, 2013
Deadline for Compliance with the HIPAA Omnibus Rule is September 23, 2013. Are You Ready?
Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
August 15, 2013
HERDS Activated to Confirm Receipt of eFinds Equipment
Karen Morris and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
August 12, 2013
NYSHFA Staff Attend FDNY Meeting
Nancy Leveille and Richard Patterson in Emergency Readiness, Clinical & Quality
August 12, 2013
CMS S&C #13-50 – Revision to FTags Related to Facility Closure
Nancy Leveille and Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
August 12, 2013
Statewide Gold Stamp Conference: September 17, 2013
Nancy Leveille and Gayle Farman in Clinical & Quality
August 12, 2013
Free Infection Control Training for SNF Nurses
Karen Morris and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
August 8, 2013
Sprinkler Requirement Update from AHCA
Karen Morris and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
August 8, 2013
Electronic Plan of Correction (ePOC) Training Materials Posted
Karen Morris and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
August 5, 2013
DAL Regarding Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Karen Morris and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
August 5, 2013
CMS Region II and NYS Score Well on Reduction of Off-Label Antipsychotic Usage
Nancy Leveille and Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
August 5, 2013
Advancing Excellence Mobility Goal: Free Webinar August 8th
Nancy Leveille and Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
August 1, 2013
Reducing Unnecessary Hospitalizations: New Communication Resource
Nancy Leveille and Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
August 1, 2013
Nursing Home Quality Pool - Cost Report Filing Dates
Karen Morris and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
July 25, 2013
DOH Announces Changes in Leadership
Nancy Leveille and Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
July 25, 2013
AHCA: 6-Part Antipsychotic Webinar Series - Part 2 Now Available
Nancy Leveille and Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
July 22, 2013
DAL Related to Influenza Mask Regulation Posted
Karen Morris and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
July 22, 2013
DAL 13-01 - Unsafe Wandering - High Risk Season
Karen Morris and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
July 22, 2013
Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement: I-Stop Update/Clarification
Esq. Nancy Leveille and Stephen B. Hanse in Clinical & Quality
July 22, 2013
AHCA: Affordable Care Act - Employer Requirements
Nancy Leveille and Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
July 18, 2013
DOH Posts Revised FAQs - SCREEN/PASRR
Karen Morris and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
July 18, 2013
Electronic Plan of Correction (ePOC) Training Reminder
Karen Morris and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
July 15, 2013
Influenza Mask Requirement FAQs – Response Requested by COB 7/18
Karen Morris and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
July 15, 2013
CMS Delays HIPPS Coding Requirement on MA Plans Until December 1, 2013
Nancy Leveille and Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
July 15, 2013
Controlled Substance Diversion Activities in SNF
Nancy Leveille and Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
July 15, 2013
Statewide Gold Stamp Conference: September 17, 2013
Nancy Leveille and Gayle Farman in Clinical & Quality
July 15, 2013
Meeting with State Education Board of Nursing
Karen Morris and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
July 11, 2013
May RAI Manual Update – CMS Identifies Error
Karen Morris and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
July 11, 2013
CMS: Webinar Series Available On-Demand - F-309 Topics
Nancy Leveille and Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
July 11, 2013
Free Medicare Part A Training – Syracuse Area
Karen Morris and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
July 8, 2013
DOH Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement: I-STOP Update
Esq. Nancy Leveille and Stephen B. Hanse in Clinical & Quality
July 3, 2013
OIG Evaluation Regarding Compliance with Reporting Allegations of Abuse: Now in NYS
Nancy Leveille and Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
July 1, 2013
DOH to Implement Electronic POC (ePOC) on August 1, 2013
Nancy Leveille and Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
July 1, 2013
OIG Evaluation Regarding Compliance with Reporting Allegations of Abuse
Nancy Leveille and Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
July 1, 2013
Gold STAMP Program Pressure Ulcer Resource Guide Update
Nancy Leveille and Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
June 27, 2013
CMS Issues Final Rule for Hospice in Nursing Centers
AHCA Lyn Bentley in Clinical & Quality
June 20, 2013
AHCA Quality Initiative Recognition Program Deadline
Nancy Leveille and Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
June 13, 2013
Report of Completion Status of ACFs, Hospitals and NHs on Coastal Storm Surveys
Nancy Leveille and Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
June 10, 2013
CMS Issues Updated Medication Pass Protocol and QAPI Materials
Nancy Leveille and Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
June 6, 2013
DOH Emergency Event Tracking System – NYS e-FINDS
Karen Morris and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
June 6, 2013
DOH: Regional Webinar on the Nursing Home Quality Pool - June 10, 2013 - NonMARO Region
Nancy Leveille and Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
June 6, 2013
The Next Step after Consistent Assignment: Free Webinar
Karen Morris and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
June 17, 2013
FDA Safety Communication-Cybersecurity for Medical Devices and Hospital Networks
Nancy Leveille and Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
June 3, 2013
CMS: S&C: 31-22-NH Life Safety Code Short Form Survey
Nancy Leveille and Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
May 30, 2013
DOH: Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement Meeting re: I-STOP
Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
May 30, 2013
CMS: S&C Memos - Dementia Care in Nursing Homes
Nancy Leveille and Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
May 30, 2013
Recognizing and Preventing Ventilator Acquired Pneumonia (VAP)
Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
May 30, 2013
DOH/ Provider Meeting Summary: May 2013
Nancy Leveille and Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
May 23, 2013
Free Influenza Vaccine Still Available
Karen Morris and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
May 13, 2013
Advancing Excellence Medications Goal (Antipsychotic Drugs)
Nancy Leveille and Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
May 13, 2013
AHCA Announces Quality Initiative Recognition Program
Nancy Leveille and Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
May 9, 2013
CMS Issues Changes to the MDS Inactivation/Modification Policy Effective May 19
Nancy Leveille and Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
May 9, 2013
MDS Manual Update to be Posted Next Week
Karen Morris and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
May 9, 2013
Employee Recognition Award Winners 2013
Nancy Tourje and Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
May 9, 2013
Complimentary Webinar: How to Bill for Telehealth Services
Nancy Leveille and Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
May 2, 2013
New HIPAA Privacy Regulations Released by DOH and Human Services
Nancy Leveille and Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
May 2, 2013
Save the Date: Statewide Gold STAMP Conference
Nancy Leveille and Karen Morris in Foundation for Quality Care News, Clinical & Quality
April 29, 2013
2013 Immunization Survey MUST be completed by COB Wednesday May 1, 2013
Nancy Leveille and Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
April 29, 2013
Uniform Assessment System (UAS-NY) – Free Webinar May 13
Nancy Leveille and Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
April 29, 2013
CMS Posts Quality Measures User Manual V8.0
Nancy Leveille and Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
April 29, 2013
DOH Association Meeting – April
Karen Morris and Nancy Leveille in Clinical & Quality
April 29, 2013
AHCA Recruitment and Retention Toolkit and Staffing Survey Report
Nancy Leveille and Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
April 22, 2013
State Requires Health Workers to Wear Flu Masks
Nancy Leveille and Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
April 22, 2013
Person Centered Care Webinar on May 2
Nancy Leveille and Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
April 22, 2013
CMS Issues S&C: Changes Resulting from Sequestration
Nancy Leveille and Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
April 22, 2013
DOH Publishes Letter to ACF Providers on Immunization Survey
Nancy Leveille and Karen Morris in Clinical & Quality
April 2, 2013
