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A 11111

Directs the department of health to conduct a study of recreational activity programming in nursing homes

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Erik Dilan

The bill directs a DOH study evaluating accessibility, inclusivity, and operations of recreational activities in NY nursing homes to inform future improvements.

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Bill Summary · A 11111

Bill Summary: A 11111 (2025-2026) — New York

Title

Directs the Department of Health to conduct a study of recreational activity programming in nursing homes

Purpose and intent

  • To assess and understand how recreational activity programming is designed and delivered in nursing homes.
  • The study aims to evaluate accessibility, inclusivity, and practical aspects of programming to inform future improvements and policy considerations.

Key provisions

Section 1 — Study and data collection

  • The Department of Health (DOH) must conduct a study and prepare a report on recreational activity programming in nursing homes.
  • Areas of focus for accessibility and inclusivity:
    • Accommodations for residents with physical or cognitive impairments
    • Availability of multilingual services
    • Transportation for off-site programming
    • Scheduling considerations (timing, frequency, etc.)
  • Data to be collected (minimum requirements) on facility characteristics:
    • Size of the facility
    • Geographic location
    • Ownership type (e.g., for-profit, non-profit)
    • Staffing and administrative capacity, including the presence and qualifications of activities directors
    • Staffing ratios
    • Budget allocations
    • Structure of activity programming (e.g., use of written activity calendars)
    • Frequency and types of activities offered (including physical and social programming)

Definitions

  • “Nursing home” is defined as in section 2801 of the Public Health Law.
  • “Recreational activity” encompasses a range of structured physical and social interventions as determined by DOH.

Section 2 — Reporting deadline

  • DOH must issue a report detailing the study’s findings within one year of the act’s effective date.
  • The report must be delivered to:
    • The Governor
    • The Temporary President of the Senate
    • The Speaker of the Assembly

Section 3 — Effective date

  • The act takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Who is affected

  • Nursing homes in New York State and their operations related to recreational activities.
  • DOH as the agency responsible for performing the study and generating the final report.
  • Potential indirect effects on residents through anticipated improvements based on study findings (policy considerations, program design, and resource allocation).

Timeline and procedural notes

  • Introduces a one-year study period for compiling data, analyzing programming, and producing a final report.
  • Immediate effective date means the act’s requirements begin as soon as it becomes law, with the reporting deadline one year later.

Potential impact (high-level)

  • Establishes a structured evaluation of how recreational activities are offered in nursing homes.
  • Highlights focus areas that affect resident quality of life and inclusion (accessibility, language services, transportation, scheduling).
  • Provides a data-driven foundation for potential future reforms or enhancements to activity programming in long-term care facilities.
  • May influence budgeting, staffing, and operational practices in nursing homes based on study findings.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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