New minimum staffing mandates finalized for NY providers
New York nursing homes will soon be required to meet minimum staffing requirements Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) signed two measures that set statewide mandates for nursing homes and hospitals.
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NY provider increases nurse pay by nearly 65% in recruitment effort
A New York health system is increasing worker pay at its nursing home as a thank you to employees and a recruiting prod to bring in new staff members.
Provider groups seek dismissal of COVID lawsuit against NY nursing home to avoid ‘far-ranging consequences’ for industry
Both nursing homes and hospitals could face “far-ranging consequences” if a COVID-related lawsuit against a New York long-term care facility allows retroactive use of the state’s repeal of pandemic liability protections against the provider.
Providers plea for eased COVID-19 testing requirements
A federal-state COVID-testing conundrum is being tested in New York, drawing the interest of providers nationwide.
Federal court opens door for nursing homes to challenge Medicare, Medicaid rules
Providers may challenge rules and regulations established by federal agencies that they believe violate the Medicare and Medicaid Acts, thanks to a ruling this week by a federal court.
Providers must offer COVID vaccine to new hires or face fines: new state guidance
Long-term care facilities in New York must offer new hires an opportunity to receive a COVID-19 vaccine within two weeks of their employment, according to new state guidance.
Fears become reality? Surveyor may have exposed residents, staff to COVID-19
Provider concerns about surveyors potentially spreading COVID-19 throughout facilities due to a lack of required testing before entering may be justified after a report that a health department employee may have exposed residents and staff to the disease during an audit.
Retaliation, recovery and ‘quasi’ justice featured in nursing home operator’s book
Many long-time McKnight’s readers will remember Beechwood Restorative Care Center and its $25 million victory against the state of New York. The settlement ended a 13-year war and one of the most egregious abuses of administrative power that could be imagined. The retaliation was perpetrated by high level state Department of Health officials who were…
Nursing homes will have to spend 70% of their revenue on direct resident care under nearly finalized budget deal
A proposed spending mandate that would force New York nursing homes to use at least 70% of their revenue on direct resident care is being criticized by providers as it nears approval.
Proposal would establish automatic audit of state’s nursing home policies
A proposal requiring New York’s comptroller office to conduct an automatic review of the state’s nursing home policies surrounding COVID-19 and how well providers complied is being pushed by a Republican lawmaker.
