PPE and Surge & Flex Regulations Extended

The Hospital and Nursing Home PPE Requirements and Surge and Flex Health Coordination System emergency regulations have been extended for a 90-day period beginning October 28, 2021. The emergency regulations were initially adopted in their current form by the Public...

IHA In the News

IHA In the News keeps you ahead of what’s happening and demonstrates the true value of your membership — relationships, representation and advocacy. Please see below for links to articles & tweets: The Drum – Shortlist announced: The Drum Awards for B2B 2021...

Staffing Provisions Extended in New Executive Order

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

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

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...