New York S06457 amends public health and elder laws to enhance coordination between the Department of Health and the state long-term care.

New York S06457 amends the public health law and the elder law to establish policies and procedures for coordination between the Department of Health and the state long-term care ombudsperson. This includes requiring the Department of Health to consult with the state ombudsperson before licensing, recertifying, or granting a certificate of need to residential health care facilities. The bill also mandates the creation of a reporting system for ombudsperson staff and volunteers to report issues affecting residents' health and safety.

New York S06457 amends public health and elder laws to enhance coordination between the Department of Health and the state long-term care.

New York S06457 amends the public health law and the elder law to establish policies and procedures for coordination between the Department of Health and the state long-term care ombudsperson. This includes requiring the Department of Health to consult with the state ombudsperson before licensing, recertifying, or granting a certificate of need to residential health care facilities. The bill also mandates the creation of a reporting system for ombudsperson staff and volunteers to report issues affecting residents' health and safety.