Founded in 1949, the New York State Health Facilities Association (NYSHFA) is a statewide professional association of more than 250 long-term care facilities.
The membership includes: skilled nursing facilities, adult homes, assisted living residences, individual and multi-facility operations of proprietary, voluntary and government sponsorship.
NYSHFA members, who care for nearly 45,000 New Yorkers, are dedicated to the highest standards of care and quality of life of their residents.
What’s New
H1N1 FLU AWARENESS
NYSHFA is providing the following links for individuals seeking up-to-date information on the H1N1 Flu.
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2009 NYSHFA Award Winners Named at Convention
See the Photo Gallery of the Awards Program from the NYSHFA Convention in June. -
EPA's Energy Initiative and Survey for LTC Facilities
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is launching its energy benchmarking initiative for senior care communities. -
Art from the Heart Calendar Coming Soon
Art from the Heart Photo Gallery and Calendar Order Form -
Len Russ Elected to AHCA Board of Governors
Leonard Russ, Owner / Administrator of Bayberry Care Center in New Rochelle, NY was elected Secretary / Treasurer of the American Health Care Association this week at its Annual Convention in Chicago. -
AHCA/NCAL Award Recipients Honored Throughout Annual Convention
NYSHFA / NYSCAL members received Volunteer of the Year and Quality Awards. -
2010 Innovative Practice Awards Program
The Clinical & Quality Services Committee invites NYSHFA / NYSCAL members to submit nominations for the 2010 Innovative Practice Awards. -
NYSCAL Committee Chairs Appointed
NYSCAL has established its first committee structure. -
NYSCAL Board of Directors Appointed
NYSCAL is pleased to announce the appointment of the Board of Directors. -
NYSHFA / NYSCAL Members Named AHCA Step I Quality Award Winners
Five NYSHFA member skilled nursing facilities and five NYSCAL member assisted living facilities were named award winners. -
Mullaley Honored at 2009 Convention
James Mullaley, Executive Director for New York State Health Facilities for over 27 years, was featured at the 2009 Annual Convention and Trade Show. Mr. Mullaley was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award. Further, the new name for this award has been changed to the "James H. Mullaley Lifetime Achievement Award" in his honor. The video tribute to Mr. Mullaley can be seen here. -
Gregory Chambery Chosen As A Future Long Term Care Leader
Mr. Chambery will participate in AHCA/NCAL's "Future Leaders of Long Term Care in America" symposium on July 21-23, 2009. -
NYSHFA Establishes Partnership with NAHCA
The New York State Health Facilities Association has established a new partnership with the National Association of Health Care Assistants to create a membership especially for NYSHFA members.
Affiliate Links
American Health Care Association
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National Center for Assisted Living
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National Association of Health Care Assistants 
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Foundation for Quality Care
About the Foundation:
The Foundation for Quality Care (FQC), located in Albany, New York, is a not-for-profit, 501(c) (3) education and research foundation committed to improving the quality of care for elderly and disabled persons residing in long term care settings. The Foundation was created in 2001 as an affiliated subsidiary of the New York State Health Facilities Association (NYSHFA).
FQC has a broad range of interest areas related to the field of long term care including but not limited to; clinical research, quality improvement, workforce development, health information and technology, long term care facilities/infrastructure, health care education, nurse education, and utilizing arts in healthcare.
