Poor staffing was a major factor in the high death toll in nursing homes, and New York must enact enforceable, minimum staffing standards or hours of care per resident.
Vaccines play a vital role in public health, and a safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine will, at a minimum, decrease the number of people experiencing severe effects of the virus and save countless lives.
As COVID-19 has reached pandemic status with over 6 million confirmed cases in the United States alone, widespread availability of diagnostic testing is critical in helping identify and control the emergence of this rapidly spreading and serious virus.
Fast facts about the decrease in mental health beds in New York state from 2000 to 2018, the need for services, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
In response to the COVID-19 emergency disaster, Governor Cuomo has issued a number of Executive Orders (EOs) that impact Advanced Practice Nurses and Registered Professional Nurses.