NEW YORK (WKBW) — The New York State Department of Health announced it has updated its COVID-19 nursing home visitation guidance to align with the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) guidance. You can find the CMS guidance here.
“Enabling families to visit their loved ones safely remains a priority for the Department of Health. Our new guidance aligns with CMS guidance and recommends that facilities use passive screening, which includes providing visitor and staff education on COVID-19 signs and symptoms, and post instructional signage throughout the facility.“
- Acting State Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald
According to the NYSDOH, the new guidance supersedes all previous guidance. You can find the NYSDOH guidance letter here.
“Improving the quality of life for aging New Yorkers includes making sure they have visits from family and friends. For those who call these facilities home, this new guidance supports our effort to make visitation more accommodating, while keeping residents and staff safe.”
- New York State Department of Health Deputy Commissioner for Aging and Long-Term Care Adam Herbst
