New York A11326 amends the public health law to establish procedures for the closure of nursing homes.

New York A11326 amends the public health law to establish procedures for the closure of nursing homes. It requires operators to submit a written notice to the department at least ninety days prior to the anticipated closure date. The notice must include a plan to ensure continued care for each resident. The department will review the plan and make a non-binding recommendation to the commissioner. The commissioner can approve, modify, or reject the plan and impose conditions. The operator must not accept new residents after submitting the closure notice unless specific conditions are met.

New York A11326 amends the public health law to establish procedures for the closure of nursing homes.

New York A11326 amends the public health law to establish procedures for the closure of nursing homes. It requires operators to submit a written notice to the department at least ninety days prior to the anticipated closure date. The notice must include a plan to ensure continued care for each resident. The department will review the plan and make a non-binding recommendation to the commissioner. The commissioner can approve, modify, or reject the plan and impose conditions. The operator must not accept new residents after submitting the closure notice unless specific conditions are met.