PRESS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: John Hall
Office: 212-425-5050

New York, NY – October 1, 2006 – The Southern New York Association (SNYA), an organization of over sixty residential health care facilities with approximately 16,000 beds, announced the retention of Associated Geriatric Information Network Inc. (AGIN Inc.) to provide consulting services to its membership in New York City, Westchester and Long Island.

The AGIN Inc. team, led by Barbara Nodiff, President, will be addressing key issues of the Southern New York Association members through a variety of Quality Improvement consultative services, including conducting mock surveys, clinical and quality of life program enhancement consultation and on-site educational programs.

Neil Heyman, President of SNYA commented, “A decision to establish a formal Quality Improvement program stemmed from our member’s desire to continually inprove cost-effective operational management and regulatory compliance strategies. Barbara Nodiff and the AGIN team exemplify the level of service and dedication that the Southern New York Association delivers to it membership.”

“AGIN Inc is very excited about providing SNYA’s members with additional resources and expertise to assist facilities to be the best they can be despite many constraints in today’s health care environment,” Ms. Nodiff stated. “The residents are the ultimate beneficiaries of quality improvement and that’s what it’s about.”

About Southern New York Association

Southern New York Association, Inc. is comprised of sixty-four facilities with approximately 16,000 residential health care facility beds (voluntary, proprietary and government owned) that operate in the southern New York regional area. This encompasses the five boroughs of New York City , plus Nassau , Suffolk and Westchester Counties . The organization provides information and consultation to its membership to enhance quality of care for residents while assuring that members are prepared for policy and legislative changes that impact nursing homes. In addition, the Association is an advocate for its members at all levels of government.  For more information call (212)425-5050 or visit www.snya.org

About Associated Geriatric Information Network

Associated Geriatric Information Network Inc., based in New Rochelle , N.Y. , is a leading post-acute care consulting firm providing professional services to nursing homes, hospitals, long-term home health care programs, assisted-living, adult day care, diagnostic and treatment centers, and correctional facilities nationwide. The company offers pro-active and corrective consultation services, ranging from quality improvement surveys and clinical/operational systems enhancement to development and implementation of plans of correction and education programs. For more information call (914) 636-7878 or visit www.agininc.com