Requisite Training.

Training is required for all providers who plan to administer the COVID-19 Vaccine. 

All DPMs who plan on administering the COVID-19 vaccines, CLICK HERE for requisite training material. 

Billing Guidance 

Providers can only charge an administrative fee as determined by Medicaid. Click Here for the full details. 

Are Podiatrists permitted to administer the COVID-19 and influenza immunization to any patient?

Answer: Yes, pursuant to Executive Order 202.82, podiatrists may administer vaccinations against influenza and COVID-19 to any patient pursuant to a non-patient specific order provided the following parameters have been met:

1. The administration of the immunization must occur at a Point of Dispensing (POD) site overseen or approved by the New York State Department of Health or local health departments and be operated under the medical supervision of licensed physicians, licensed physician assistants or certified nurse practitioners.
2. Such podiatrist must first receive training in the following areas, as determined by the Commissioner of Health after consultation with the Commissioner of Education:

(1) techniques, indications, precautions, contraindications, infection control practices;
(2) use of personal protective equipment sufficient to provide the basic level of competence for such tasks; and
(3) a current certificate in basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation, which at a minimum must include a certification in basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation by an online program that has received accreditation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), or the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education.
Please continue to monitor the Department’s website and the Department of Health’s website for additional guidance and training requirements.

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Can a podiatric medical student administer vaccinations against influenza and COVID-19?

Answer: Yes, pursuant to Executive Order 202.82, a podiatric medical student who is enrolled in an educational program approved and/or registered by the State Education Department pursuant to Article 141 of Education Law and 8 NYCRR 65 may administer vaccinations against influenza and COVID-19 pursuant to the following parameters:

1. The administration of the immunization must occur at a Point of Dispensing (POD) site overseen or approved by the New York State Department of Health or local health departments and be operated under the medical supervision of licensed physicians, licensed physician assistants or certified nurse practitioners.
2. The student has completed at least one year of clinical experience and has first received training in the following areas as determined by and in accordance with guidance issued by the Commissioner of Health after consultation with the Commissioner of Education:
1. techniques, indications, precautions, contraindications, infection control practices;
2. use of personal protective equipment sufficient to provide the basic level of competence for such tasks;
3. a current certificate in basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation, which at a minimum must include a certification in basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation by an online program that has received accreditation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the Accreditation Counsel for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), or the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education; and 
4. subject to any other conditions as specified by the Commissioner of Health in consultation with the Commissioner of Education, including but not limited to requiring applicable educational institutions and programs in which students are enrolled to access such students’ vaccine administration skills and issue an attestation on a form to be approved by the Commissioner of Health and Education that such students have completed all required trainings and displayed competence in vaccine administration.

Please continue to monitor the Department’s website and the Department of Health’s website for additional guidance and training requirements.

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Guidance for Facilities, Providers, and Local Health Departments Receiving COVID-19 VAccine. Week 1-5 New York State Vaccination Program. Phase 1A Only. Provided by the NY Department of Health.  Download Here.

"Prioritization of Essential Healthcare and Direct Support Personnel as well as High-Risk Populations for COVID-19 Vaccination" Provided by the NYS Department of Health. Download Here.

NYC Guidelines for Medical Practices 

New Guidance Issued to Providers on Safely Reopening or Expanding In-Person Health Care Services.   

Read HERE

Articles 

What to do if you or a patient get COVID. 

Read the article HERE. 

How Effective are Liability Waivers in the Age of the Novel Coronavirus?

Read the article HERE

"Un-Pausing" Legal Tip 

As we work to deliver guidance and current information to NYSPMA members, I wanted to share details from Gov. Cuomo’s Press Conference on April 28 regarding “un-pausing”.
 
There are 12 critical steps for each region in NYS to follow and below, I highlight noteworthy details with comments.

The Executive Order discontinues prior Orders limiting the number of people permitted to attend residential indoor gatherings and indoor social gatherings such as events, arts, and entertainment venues, other than large scale venues.  There are no longer capacity restrictions on such gatherings, under this Order.