Directs the commissioner of health to require each licensed home care service agency to submit an infection control plan and periodic reports.

New York S02319 amends the public health law to require the commissioner of health to mandate that each licensed home care service agency submit an initial infection control plan and periodic reports. These documents must detail measures taken to protect clients from infection. The commissioner may specify the frequency and format of these plans and reports, determine the type and amount of information to be submitted, and require the submission of supporting documentation. The commissioner must provide at least ninety calendar days' notice before such reports are due.

Directs the commissioner of health to require each licensed home care service agency to submit an infection control plan and periodic reports.

New York S02319 amends the public health law to require the commissioner of health to mandate that each licensed home care service agency submit an initial infection control plan and periodic reports. These documents must detail measures taken to protect clients from infection. The commissioner may specify the frequency and format of these plans and reports, determine the type and amount of information to be submitted, and require the submission of supporting documentation. The commissioner must provide at least ninety calendar days' notice before such reports are due.