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NYSCAL Emergency Preparedness Webinar for NYC Providers

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NYSCAL Emergency Preparedness Webinar For NYC Providers

Data Security and HIPAA in Assisted Living: Practical Tips about Compliance Security and Current Trends

Tuesday, February 16, 2016 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM

NYSCAL, in conjunction with NYC DOHMH, is hosting a free Webinar for all New York City Providers; Members and Non-Members. The topic is:  Cyber (Data) Security & HIPAA in Assisted Living: Practical Tips about Compliance Security & Current Trends.  Presented by: Kurt Bratten, ESQ., O’Connell & Aronowitz

This webinar will discuss the trends and increasing risks associated with data breaches experienced by businesses of all sizes and levels of sophistication, including assisted living and long term care facilities. With an emphasis on the most recently imposed requirements under the HIPAA Final Rule, this session will review how facilities are affected by the requirements of the HITECH Act and what facilities MUST DO to meet their obligations. This session will offer practical tips about data security and compliance. NYSCAL will provide CEUs for participation. Once you submit your registration, you will receive a confirmation email. A few days before the webinar, you will receive instructions on how to login for the webinar and a phone number to call in for the audio version. If you have any questions, please contact Carla Erhartic at cerhartic@nyscal.org  Click on the link below to register.

http://www.nyscal.org/emergency-prep-webinar-registration/

Requirements Regarding Legionairre’s Disease Infection Control

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As you know, earlier this summer there were 121 cases of Legionnaire’s Disease in the New York City area, resulting in 12 fatalities.  In response, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene issued an order on August 6th requiring all cooling towers in NYC must be tested and disinfected within 14 days from receipt of the order.  You can read the full order here:  http://www.nyc.gov/html/doh/html/diseases/legi-comm-order.shtml.

Additionally, the State has also issued emergency regulations requiring the registration, testing, inspection and certification of cooling towers throughout New York State.

If you have any questions or would like additional information, please email Michele O’Connor at moconnor@hodeslandy.com

 

New Adult Care Facility/Assisted Living Residence Common Application

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We are pleased to announce that the Adult Care Facility/Assisted Living Residence Common Application has now been posted to the Health Commerce System (HCS).  The Department, NY ALFA, and other associations are hosting a number of training sessions across the State to educate DOH staff,  providers, and other interested parties on the use of the new application as well as several new forms designed to expedite the review of applications meeting certain specific criteria.

The training session schedule is below:

September 10:                  Albany

September 23:                  Syracuse

October 2:                           Long Island

October 20:                        Buffalo

October 21:                        Rochester

November 6:                     Queens

November 10:                   Westchester

There will limited space at each location.  If you or other members of your organization are interested in attending, please contact us by email at moconnor@hodeslandy.com ASAP.

Also, all questions related to the new application and associated forms must be directed to DOH at the following email address:  acfcon@health.ny.gov.    Please send  Michele O’Connor any questions submitted to DOH at moconnor@hodeslandy.com.

Questions regarding existing applications should continue to be directed to the designated project manager.

Contact NY ALFA at (518) 465-8303 if you have any questions or would like additional information.

ALFA Opens Nominations for 2014 Hero, Community Leader Awards

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ALFA Press Release

ALFA Opens Nominations for 2014 Hero, Community Leader Awards

ALEXANDRIA, Va. – Oct. 29, 2013 – The Assisted Living Federation of America (ALFA) today opened nominations for the 2014 Hero Awards and the 2014 Senior Living Community Leadership Award.

ALFA Hero Awards
The 2014 Hero Awards recognize superior, dedicated professionals who serve senior living residents. Nominees should champion choice, dignity, independence and quality of life for residents. Executives of senior living communities may go to www.alfa.org/heroawards to learn more and nominate community staff members for this national awards program. Video submissions may supplement the nomination application.

You can get involved in this 2014 award winner selection by voting for the winners from a select group of finalists. ALFA members along with a nominee’s family and friends can champion their nominated hero. More information will be published on the ALFA website as open voting becomes available.

ALFA Senior Living Community Leadership Award
The 2014 Senior Living Community Leadership Award program highlights outstanding executive leadership in senior living.

The Senior Living Community Leadership Award honors one executive director who serves as an industry role model. Community staff members and provider company executives may nominate executive directors at www.alfa.org/leadershipaward.

Nominations for both the 2014 ALFA Hero Awards and ALFA Senior Living Community Leadership Award will close on December 13, 2013. ALFA will announce and honor the 2014 Heroes and Community Leader at the annual ALFA Conference and Expo, May 19-22 in Phoenix, Arizona.

About ALFA – Creating the Future of Senior Living
ALFA is the largest national association exclusively dedicated to professionally managed, resident-centered senior living communities and the seniors and families they serve. Since 1990, ALFA has advocated for choice, accessibility, independence, dignity, and quality of life for all seniors. ALFA’s programs promote business and operational excellence through education, research, publications, professional networking and online tools designed to foster innovation and entrepreneurism in the field of senior living. Visit ALFA’s website at www.alfa.org.

 


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Jaclyn Allmon
Acting VP, Marketing & Communications
Assisted Living Federation of America
jallmon@alfa.org
703-562-1192

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Articles Profile The Effects Of The Aging Population On The Health Care System

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The following four articles from The Business Review highlight how the rapidly aging population will affect the healthcare workforce, development of senior care communities, and various aspects of the health care system.

Aging Buildings, Populations Stir Building Boom For Seniors

The Business Review article highlights how the aging population has created a rising demand for residential housing options for seniors.

Operators Alter Game To Address Aging Population

Senior living providers discuss how innovative offerings can better serve baby boomers and save money for the state by keeping seniors out of nursing homes longer.

Aging Population Will Put Strain On Health Care Workforce

The aging population is increasing demand for those in senior care roles, but a variety of other factors including strained budgets and shifts in the way seniors are cared for are reshaping the healthcare workforce.

CEO Discusses Changes In The Way We Care For Seniors

JoAnn Costantino, CEO of The Eddy, highlights her predictions for the elder care industry in an article appearing in The Business Review.

 

 

Save the Date: NY ALFA’s Advocacy Day

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NY ALFA’s annual advocacy day will be held on June 3-4, 2013 in Albany, NY. We will kick off the event with a cocktail reception at Taste restaurant in downtown Albany on the evening of June 3rd. Again, this year we will hold a pre-advocacy day webinar to review our agenda. Online registration will begin in mid-April. We look forward to your participation at this important event!

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