DAL 14-12: Amendment of Sections 487.4 and 488.4 of Title 18 NYCRR and Section 1001.7 of Title 10 NYCRR (Adult Care Facilities and Assisted Living Residences)

April 28, 2014

DAL: DAL 14-12

Dear Administrator:

The purpose of this letter is to inform you that Sections 487.4 and 488.4 of Title 18 NYCRR and Section 1001.7 of Title 10 NYCRR (Adult Care Facilities and Assisted Living Residences) were amended to permit Adult Care Facilities and Assisted Living Residences to accept medical evaluations signed by physician assistants and nurse practitioners.

The ALP Medical Evaluation (DSS 4449C) and ALP Medical Evaluation – Interim (DSS 4568) must continue to be signed by a physician.

The Adult Care Facility and Assisted Living Regulations are accessible on the Department's website at http://www.health.ny.gov/regulations/. If you have questions regarding the amended regulations, please contact the Division of ACF/Assisted Living Surveillance at (518) 408-1133 for further clarification.

Sincerely,

Valerie A. Deetz, Director
Division of ACF and Assisted Living Surveillance