August 19, 2022 News Headlines

Get to know your new congressional and State Senate district before the Aug. 23 primary. Explore the new district maps and their impact on New York hospitals.

Their “hospital without walls” approach to delivering COVID-19 monoclonal antibody infusions to eligible patients outside the hospital eased the burden of a thinly stretched emergency department staff and allowed nursing home residents to recover at home. Learn more in our Member Spotlight.

This week the following bills of interest were approved by Gov. Hochul:

• Information regarding sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (Chapter 505 of the Laws of 2022)
• DOH Office of Health Equity (Chapter 523 of the Laws of 2022)
• Physical therapy assistant licensure (Chapter 511 of the Laws of 2022)
• Private right of actions in residential health care facilities (Chapter 502 of the Laws of 2022)

Members may view HANYS’ legislative activity tracker or comprehensive summary chart for more information on bills of interest during the 2022 legislative session.

Project Firstline gives your non-licensed staff and volunteers the infection control and prevention tools and information they need to protect themselves and their community from infectious disease threats. Register now for the Sept. 1 webinar on recognizing and limiting infection control risks or explore recordings of past webinars on your own schedule.

CMS launched a new webpage with resources and guidance on the dispute resolution process under the NSA. They also increased the functionality of the portal for initiating federal disputes, including the ability to upload supporting documentation.

CIC® Exam Preparation Study Group
Aug. 24 - Dec. 7

OMIG proposed regulations deep dive
Aug. 25

Complex case discharge delay learning series
Aug. 25

How to use the TAP Strategy to prevent HAIs
Aug. 25

Standing membership call
Aug. 30

Recognize and limit infection control risks
Sept. 1