Are You Operating Within Scope in New York?
Find out with new guidance issued by the New York State Department of Education
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New York Department of State - Esthetics
Division of Licensing Services 123 William Street, 2nd Floor New York, NY 1038-3804Phone: 518-474-4429 | Fax: 518-473-6648 | Website: dos.ny.gov/esthetics | Email: licensing@dos.state.ny.us
Training hours required from a licensed esthetics school/program: 600
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New York Bill Would Allow Microneedling
Advocate to expand your scope of practice
New York Considering Lifting Prohibition on Eyelash and Eyebrow Tinting
Comment on the proposed rule before Oct. 29
New York Implements Indoor Mask Mandate or Proof of Vaccination Requirement—December 2021 COVID-19 Update
12/17/2021Governor Hochul announced that masks are required in all indoor public places unless businesses or venues implement a vaccine requirement that requires proof of vaccination as a condition of entry. This measure is effective December 13, 2021, through January 15, 2022.
New York Department of State Esthetics
12/16/2021Orange Zone Areas in New York Can Reopen December 14, 2020
12/15/2020Governor Cuomo issued Executive Order 202.81, announcing that businesses offering personal care services in Orange Zone areas may resume operations beginning December 14, 2020.
Updated New York COVID-19 Micro-Cluster Focus Zones
12/15/2020Governor Cuomo announced parts of Erie County will enter the Orange Zone November 20, 2020. Nonessential, high-risk businesses in the Orange Zone must close.
New York COVID-19 Update - Testing in Phase 3 regions
07/08/2020RE: New guidance strongly encourages biweekly COVID-19 testing in Phase 3 regions.
An updated Interim Guidance for Personal Care Services During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency document released July 1, 2020, includes a requirement that employees be tested for COVID-19 every two weeks for regions in Phase 3. This includes sole practitioners.
New York COVID-19 Update - Safety Guidelines
06/10/2020RE: Information regarding your state’s back-to-practice permission date and safety guidelines to minimize risk of exposure to, and spread of, COVID-19 in the workplace.
The reopening of businesses in New York State is happening on a regional basis, and our members’ businesses fall into different phases of reopening. Additional information and guidelines about each phase are below, but here is a brief overview: