Widespread, ongoing community transmission of COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) is occurring in some areas of New York State, while other areas have minimal to moderate levels of...

The purpose of this guidance document is to clarify that the treatment of patients for a post-sexual assault medical forensic exam is an essential service...

A facility may use a Feeding Assistant who has not completed the standard eight (8) hour training program.

This guidance is intended for hospitals seeking emergency approval from the New York State (NYS) Department of Health (Department) for temporary approval to use qualified...

During this public health emergency, all ACFs must have a process in place to expedite return of asymptomatic residents from the hospital. 

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued Guidance for Infection Control and Prevention of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in dialysis facilities. 

The Department strongly encourages you to implement a communication protocol for both residents and their families, loved ones, and guardians unable to visit the resident...

These instructions supersede instructions issued from NYSDOH on March 25, 2020, and apply only to specimens submitted to Wadsworth Center for COVID-19 testing.

This advisory supersedes guidance from the New York State Department of Health issued on March 28, 2020, to clarify that this guidance applies to essential...

Public and private sector organizations that provide essential services or functions where personnel are needed to perform critical functions, including infrastructure, public safety, and other...