NYSHFA | NYSCAL strives to help our members exceed safety and health standards and regulations for residents and employees alike.
MDS
The Minimum Data Set (MDS) is part of the U.S. federally mandated process for clinical assessment of all residents in Medicare or Medicaid certified nursing homes. This process provides a comprehensive assessment of each resident’s functional capabilities and helps nursing home staff to identify health problems.
Fire/Life Safety
Fires can be an unpredictable and devastating event with lasting effects. CMS offers several resources in order to help long-term care facilities be as prepared as possible.
OSHA
OSHA oversees long-term care facility compliance with employer and employee safety and health standards.
CMS Requirements
This resource was developed to assist our members with implementation strategies as it relates to the CMS Requirements of Participation.
Annual Reporting
New York State and the Office of the Medicaid Inspector General have several compliance measures that our members must meet each year.
ALP Manual
At NYSCAL, we strive to be an important resource to help member facilities obtain the most current information needed to provide the best care to their residents.