3.20.23 Updated Visitation Guidance
Updated Visitor Testing and Screening Guidance Revised March 17, 2023 The purpose of this health advisory is to announce that the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) is fully aligning with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Nursing Home Visitation – COVID-19 (REVISED) regarding nursing home COVID-19 screening and visitor testing. Specifically, […]
3.18.23 Updated Visitation Guidance
Updated Visitor Testing and Screening Guidance Revised March 17, 2023 The purpose of this health advisory is to announce that the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) is fully aligning with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Nursing Home Visitation – COVID-19 (REVISED) regarding nursing home COVID-19 screening and […]
1.14.22 Updated Visitation Guidance
11.22.21 Updated Visitation Guidance
Updated Visitation Guidance Revised November 12, 2021 The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has updated its guidance for nursing home visitation. Visitation is now allowed for all residents at all times, in accordance with adherence to the core principles of COVID-19 infection prevention and control to mitigate the risk of infection spread. Residents […]
6.23.21 Skilled Nursing Facility Visitation Protocols Update
Beginning June 23rd, we will be utilizing an online booking platform for visitation. General Visitation- 30 Minute – appointment only – General Visitation will remain the same, open to family and friends with indicated consent of the resident. Please use the link below to book your General Visitation appointment. https://booksy.info/MontgomeryVisitation Caregiving- 3 hours- appointment only- […]
3.26.21 Nursing Home Visitation Guidance
Thursday evening, March 25, 2021, the New York State Department of Health announced revised guidelines for nursing homes. The NYSDOH announced that it will replace existing guidance with guidance from the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in reference to visitation, dining, and activities. Click Here for a copy of the NYS Department […]
1.12.20 Skilled Nursing Facility Limited Visitation Protocols
Skilled Nursing Facility Limited Visitation Protocols Effective Date September 17, 2020 Dear Family, Friends and Residents, In accordance with guidance from the NYS Department of Health, the facility has started the resumption of Limited Visitation for our residents as per the guidelines and restrictions. Thank you for your patience and understanding during these unprecedented […]
COVID-19 Vaccination Update for Long Term Care Facilities
COVID-19 Vaccination Update for Long Term Care Facilities December 21, 2020 Dear Family, Friends, and Residents: This has been a very difficult year with the COVID-19 pandemic, but we are pleased to share some good news. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has found a COVID-19 vaccine to be safe and effective, […]
11.13.20 Skilled Nursing Facility Limited Visitation Protocols
Skilled Nursing Facility Limited Visitation Protocols Effective Date September 17, 2020 Dear Family, Friends and Residents, In accordance with guidance from the NYS Department of Health, the facility has started the resumption of Limited Visitation for our residents as per the guidelines and restrictions. Thank you for your patience and understanding during these unprecedented […]
11.13.20 Skilled Nursing Facility Pandemic Emergency Plan (PEP)
Skilled Nursing Facility Pandemic Emergency Plan (PEP) Effective Date: September 15, 2020 Dear Family, Friends and Residents, On June 17, 2020, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo signed into Law Chapter 114 of the Laws of 2020 creating a new subdivision 12 to section 2803 of the Public Health Law. The new subdivision requires that […]
