<span style="line-height: 1.5em;">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.</span>

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

<b><i>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 <a href="mailto:moconnor@hodeslandy.com">moconnor@hodeslandy.com</a> ASAP</i></b>.

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

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

Give us a call if you have any questions or would like additional information.