Staffing Provisions Extended in New Executive Order

Oct 28, 2021 | News

Governor Hochul signed Executive Order No. 4.1 last night continuing the Declaration of a Statewide Disaster Emergency Due to the Healthcare Staffing Shortage. The Executive Order extends all provisions contained in previous Executive Order No. 4 including allowing...

DOH Issues FAQ on Vaccine Mandate

Sep 20, 2021 | News

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...

Hospitals Brace For Vaccine Mandate As Many Staffers Pass On Shots

Sep 8, 2021 | News

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...

PHHPC Adopts Revised PPE and Surge & Flex Regulations

Jul 28, 2021 | News

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...