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COVID-19 Guidance for Behavioral Health Providers

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COVID-19 Guidance for Behavioral Health Providers
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Last Updated: 06/17/21
Reopening Guidance
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, New York State is here to provide resources, guidance, and support for certified programs to safety serve individuals and families while navigating the pandemic.
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All COVID-19 Guidance
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Reimbursement, Health Alerts, Coverage and Reimbursement
State of Emergency Medicaid Pharmacy Guidance

NYS Department of Health has issued additional Medicaid pharmacy guidance regarding the declared Disaster Emergency in the State of New York over COVID-19.
Telepractice & Regulatory Guidance, Guidance
Telepractice Waiver Guidance

OASAS is waiving certain regulatory requirements for providing telepractice services amidst the COVID-19 outbreak. Complete and return the attached attestation form to begin providing services.
Staffing, Testing & Cleaning Protocols, Health Alerts
Health Advisory: COVID-19 Discontinuation of Quarantine

NYS Department of Health guidance on and criteria for discontinuation of quarantine of patients with COVID-19. Issued March 9, 2020.
Staffing, Testing & Cleaning Protocols, Health Alerts
COVID-19 - Cleaning and Disinfection

Guidance for group or residential treatment settings on the cleaning and disinfection of frequently touched areas in congregate (non-treatment) settings (e.g., door handles, handrails, shared telephones/computers). 
Telepractice & Regulatory Guidance, Consent and Authorization (TRS)
Consent to Disclose Communicable Diseases (TRS-7)—Updated COVID-1...

Consent for the disclosure of communicable diseases including COVID-19 or Novel Coronavirus to the New York State Department of Health. Updated 10/16/20.

Last Updated: 07/20/21
Daily COVID-19 Data
The OASAS Division of Outcome Management and System Information provides daily updates of COVID-19 data for certified, community based, non-hospital bedded and outpatient programs.