DOH today provided us with an FAQ document on the vaccine mandate. It clarifies the covered entities that must comply with the regulation, personnel that are covered, exemptions and documentation. Click here to view the document. For more information, please contact...
Check out this article posted by Lockport Journal to learn about valuable insights from Iroquois Healthcare Association’s Gary Fitzgerald regarding the upcoming COVID-19 vaccination mandates & potential worsening staffing shortages in Upstate NY hospitals. Click...
The Public Health and Health Planning Council (PHHPC) adopted the following revised regulations at its July 29, 2021 meeting: Revised PPE Stockpile Regulation Revised Surge and Flex Regulation The regulations, which were adopted on an emergency basis, are effective...
DOH has signaled its intent to make permanent several emergency rules adopted during the state’s COVID-19 disaster emergency declaration. The COVID-19 emergency rules to become permanent include Surge and Flex, and PPE stockpile requirements. The Surge and Flex...
OSHA has released inspection and enforcement procedures for the COVID-19 Healthcare Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) issued last month. Employers must comply with most provisions as of July 6, and with the physical barriers, ventilation and training requirements by...