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Discuss the opinion of the Michelle Hinchey who is the NYS senate and she represents NY Senate District 46.
Discuss the opinion of the Jennifer Rajkumar who is the NY State Assembly Representative and she represents Assembly District 38.
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Discuss the opinion of the Michelle Hinchey who is the NYS senate and she represents NY Senate District 46.
Introduction
As we move forward, New York must do so with the lessons learned from this public health crisis. We cannot forget the suffering and loss of life that came as a result of nursing home and assisted living facility (ALF) residents being exposed to COVID-19. In response, legislation was introduced in both houses of the State Legislature that would require DOH to publish facility-specific data on COVID-19 cases in nursing homes and ALFs on its website. This legislation is called “The Truth in Nursing Home Care Act” or S8147/A10426.
With a new year beginning, we are hopeful the pandemic will soon be under control. As we move forward, New York must do so with the lessons learned from this public health crisis. We cannot forget the suffering and loss of life that came as a result of nursing home and assisted living facility (ALF) residents being exposed to COVID-19.
With a new year beginning, we are hopeful the pandemic will soon be under control. As we move forward, New York must do so with the lessons learned from this public health crisis. We cannot forget the suffering and loss of life that came as a result of nursing home and assisted living facility (ALF) residents being exposed to COVID-19.
While there were no cases of human infection reported in New York since December 2018, there are still many questions about how this virus spread through our communities. The state has begun testing for other viruses such as influenza A(H1N1), parainfluenza 3/4 viruses and coronaviruses like coxsackievirus B3 (CVB3). We must continue our efforts in preventing future outbreaks by educating health care providers about these issues so they can provide high quality patient care at all times without fear of infection or exposure during treatment visits with patients who may have been infected with these viruses.”
In response, legislation was introduced in both houses of the State Legislature that would require the state Department of Health (DOH) to publish facility-specific data on COVID-19 cases in nursing homes and ALFs on its website. This legislation is called “The Truth in Nursing Home Care Act” or S8147/A10426.
In response, legislation was introduced in both houses of the State Legislature that would require the state Department of Health (DOH) to publish facility-specific data on COVID-19 cases in nursing homes and ALFs on its website. This legislation is called “The Truth in Nursing Home Care Act” or S8147/A10426.
The bill provides for penalties for false reporting of suspected cases; requires DOH to make available information about outbreaks at nursing homes; and establishes an investigative task force within DOH with jurisdiction over infections associated with HARS or other pathogens that pose a public health threat from exposure at long-term care facilities.
The bill would require DOH to provide information on confirmed COVID-19 cases among residents for every nursing home and ALF in New York State. The required data include how many residents have tested positive for COVID-19 since March 1, 2020; what percentage of residents have tested positive; how many residents died from a positive COVID-19 test; and how many residents who tested positive have recovered.
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A recent news report found widespread discrepancies between what the state has reported to DOH and what actually happened in nursing homes and ALFs across New York State. The report also found that DOH made changes to its reporting requirements, which forced facilities to change their data entry methods, ultimately skewing the numbers even more.
A recent news report found widespread discrepancies between what the state has reported to DOH and what actually happened in nursing homes and ALFs across New York State. The report also found that DOH made changes to its reporting requirements, which forced facilities to change their data entry methods, ultimately skewing the numbers even more.
The NYS Senate has been working on a bill that would require an independent audit of all ALFs across New York State by April 2020. This would allow us as legislators and citizens alike to have better information when making decisions about our loved ones’ care needs or even just checking up on them periodically (like we do now).
Conclusion
The Truth in Nursing Home Care Act (S8147/A10426) would require DOH to publish facility-specific data on COVID-19 cases in nursing homes and ALFs on its website. This bill is a critical step towards better transparency and accountability for New York State’s nursing home residents.