New York Consolidated Laws, Public Health Law - PBH § 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.