Gov.
Andrew Cuomo says state agencies will be investigating nursing homes to ensure they are following state mandates and other guidelines.
State regulations regarding the coronavirus.
The governor is sending two state entities to investigate violations.
Newschannel 2's joleen ferris reports.
Governor andrew cuomo, during his daily coronavirus briefing, put nursing homes on alert: albany is coming 7:44 "we're gonna undertake an investigation of nursing homes now to make sure they're following the rules.
It's gonna be a joint department of health and attorney general investigation" the governor didn't say if or how they aren't following the rules ...but he did reference patient transfers..... 6:12 "the nursing home is responsible for providing appropriate care.
If they cannot provide that care, then they have to transfer the patient to another facility" the governor also mentioned readmissions that might make some residents' families uneasy 6:45 "and they have to readmit covid residents, but only if they have the ability to provide the adequate level of care" stand up .
None 5:39 'there was no panic here at sitrin healthcare in new hartford about what the governor said today.
They said it's not unusual for the state to come here, to come to any nursing home, and if you're in compliance with state health department regulations, then you have nothing to worry about" 1:57 "if you're in compliance, then whoever is involved and whoever is doing this investigation or inspection, you're accustomed to what they're gonna be looking for and what they're gonna be asking" 1:31 "this is something that nursing homes are very familiar with" if violations are found, the department of health will immediately require the facility to submit an action plan.
Facilities could be fined up to $10,000 per violation or potentially lose their operating license.
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In the state, over half the total COVID-19 deaths have occurred in nursing homes and long-term care facilities; KDKA's Nicole Ford..
