Vaccines are Available for all Residents & Employees
If you are a resident interested in receiving a vaccine or have any questions regarding any vaccine, including the updated COVID-19, Influenza and RSV vaccines, please contact Liz Murray, Infection Preventionist, at 631-444-8582.
If you are an employee interested in receiving a vaccine or have any questions regarding any vaccine, including the updated COVID-19 or Influenza vaccines, please contact Christine Julian in Employee Health at 631-444-8686.
TDAP (Tetanus-Diphtheria-Pertussis) Vaccination Information
The Long Island State Veterans Home seeks to educate its residents, families and staff concerning the importance of vaccination and provide immunizations to the Veterans Home residents, staff and volunteers. CDC materials related to Tdap – tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis can be reviewed following this link:
Vaccine Information Statement | Tdap | Tetanus-Diphtheria-Pertussis | VIS | CDC
On December 4, 2024, the NYSDOH sent an advisory to alert healthcare providers that there has been a statewide increase in pertussis cases in 2024. Vaccination programs are an important part of infection prevention and control. Tdap vaccination is the best way to prevent severe pertussis and complications related to pertussis including severe illness, hospitalization and death.
The Tdap vaccine will be administered upon request after an evaluation by the attending physician.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding the information that has been provided or if you would like for your family member to be evaluated to receive the Tdap vaccine please call the Infection Control Department - Infection Preventionist, Elizabeth Murray RN, at (631) 444-8582.
Out-On-Pass Arrangements
If you are planning to take your loved one home (out-on-pass), please contact your social worker to make proper arrangements.
The following requirements are necessary prior to residents leaving the nursing home to be "out-on-pass":
1. Car Transfer Training must be scheduled and completed with the Physical Therapy Department.
2. Nursing Care / Medication Review with resident's designated representative
3. Dietary Recommendations / Review
****Any overnight arrangements must be reviewed and approved by the resident's clinical team.
VA Education Grants
The Department of Veterans Affairs has approved the LISVH's application for education grant funding for the 2024-25 fiscal year.
Grant 1: Any Associate Degree prepared Registered Nurse who is able to enroll in the Stony Brook School of Nursing RN-BS degree granting program can apply for grant funding to pay for tuition, books, course related materials, etc.
Grant 2: Any employee in a title of:
Nursing Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant, Licensed Practical Nurse, Supervising Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse 1 (with an associate degree).
Eligible employees can be enrolled in either an LPN or RN degree granting program at Stony Brook University that is not a RN-BS degree granting program. Grant funding will pay all applicants tuition, books, course related materials etc.
Applications are available in Nursing Administration and can be picked up at any time. Applications should be submitted to Human Resources for contract processing.
To learn more or to apply: CLICK HERE
23rd Annual Long Island State Veterans Home Golf Classic - Thursday, September 18th, 2025
The 2024 Annual Golf Classic was at the Willow Creek Golf and Country Club located in Mt. Sinai, New York and raised over $185,000 in support of America's Heroes!
For more information regarding the Annual Golf Classic, please contact us at 631-444-8590.
Flag Disposal
Tattered, faded or damaged flags may be retired properly at the VFW locations listed in the link below.