N.Y. Public Health Law § 2193: Resident immunization

§ 2193. Resident immunization. 1. Upon admission, a long-term care

facility shall notify the resident of the immunization requirements of

this article and request that the resident agree to be immunized against

influenza virus and pneumococcal disease.

2. Every long-term care facility shall document the annual

immunization against influenza virus and immunization against

pneumococcal disease for each resident. Upon finding that a resident is

lacking such immunization or the long-term care facility or individual

is unable to provide documentation that the individual has received the

appropriate immunization, the long-term care facility shall provide or

arrange for immunization. Immunization and the documentation thereof

shall take place no later than November thirtieth of each year.

3. An individual who becomes a resident after November thirtieth but

before April first shall have his or her status for influenza and

pneumococcal immunization determined by the facility, and if found to be

deficient, the facility shall provide or arrange for the necessary

immunization.