Governor Kathy Hochul signed a package of legislation to help long-term care facilities and provide assistance to the long-term care system. Legislation (S.1783-A/A.6057-A) directs the commissioner of health to implement an infection inspection audit and checklist on nursing homes. Legislation S.612-B/A.45436-B enacts a series of reforms to the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program and related programs to increase accessibility for residents of nursing homes and residential care facilities. S.598-B/A.3922-A establishes the “reimagining long-term care task force” to study the state of long-term care services in the state. Legislation S.4652-B/A.6590-B directs the Commissioner of Economic Development, in consultation with the Commissioners of Health, Labor and OCFS to study, develop, and implement a long-term strategy to support the growth of the caregiving industry in New York State.
