Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 39, September 25, 2024
WHEREAS, it is well documented that social factors,
including the conditions in which people are born, grow, work, live, play, and
age, and the wider set of forces and systems shaping the conditions of daily
life, have a tremendous impact on the health and well-being of all
people;
WHEREAS, policies related to the environment, agriculture,
housing, transportation, energy, parks and recreation, and economic development
all significantly influence the public"TMs physical, economic, and social
environments; in which principles of smart growth and sustainable development
directly support improved health outcomes and age-friendly communities;
WHEREAS, the Health Across All Policies initiative
systematically considers the health implications of decisions made by all
government entities regarding public policies; avoids harmful health impacts in
order to improve population health and health equity; and incorporates health
considerations into policies, programs, and initiatives led by non-health
agencies;
WHEREAS, it is the policy of the State of New York that all
State government entities advise and assist the Governor in developing policies
designed to help meet the needs of residents of the State of New York and to
encourage the health, safety, and well-being of those residents;
WHEREAS, through the efforts of State government entities
and others, New York State was designated as the first Age-Friendly State in
the nation by the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP). This
designation was based on the Eight Domains of Livability outlined by The World
Health Organization (WHO) as follows:
1) Outdoor Spaces and Buildings;
5) Respect and Social Inclusion;
6) Civic Participation and Employment;
7) Communication and Information;
and
8) Community and Health
Services;
WHEREAS, New York"TMs designation as the first Age-Friendly
State in the nation will bring increased attention to the Health Across All
Policies initiative and the State"TMs consideration of the impact of State
policies and procedures on environmental, economic, and social factors to
influence the health and well-being of all residents, especially older adults;
and
WHEREAS, the Prevention Agenda, New York State"TMs health
improvement plan for improving health outcomes and reducing health disparities
in and amongst racial, ethnic, disability, and low socioeconomic groups, as
well as the populations who experience such disparities, has provided a
blueprint that enabled the State to make substantial progress across numerous
measures of public health and prevention.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, ANDREW M. CUOMO, Governor of the State
of New York, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
the Laws of the State of New York, and more specifically, Article IV, Section 1
of the New York State Constitution do hereby order and direct as
follows:
1. As used herein, "Affected
State Entities" means
(i) all agencies and
departments over which the Governor has executive authority, and
(ii) all public benefit corporations, public
authorities, boards, and commissions for which the Governor appoints the Chair,
the Chief Executive, or the majority of the Board Members, except for the Port
Authority of New York and New Jersey.
2. All Affected State Entities shall
incorporate the New York State Prevention Agenda priorities and the WHO Eight
Domains of Livability, where practicable and feasible, into State plans, plans
submitted to the federal government, as well as agency guidance, policies,
procedures, and procurements, with guidance from the Health Across All Polices
Ad Hoc Committee in order to further the goals of the Health Across All Polices
initiative declared in the 2017 State of the State.
3. All Affected State Entities shall consider
how best to incorporate the New York State Prevention Agenda"TMs priorities and
the WHO Eight Domains of Livability when preparing contract solicitations,
grants, submitting plans to a Federal Agency or entity, or developing State
Plans under the applicable statutory and administrative criteria, where
practicable and feasible. For appropriate best value procurements where price
is not the determining factor, an Affected State Entity shall consider
structuring the procurement to allow the award of additional technical points
for proposals that address the State"TMs Prevention Agencda priorities and the
WHO Eight Domains of Livability based upon set evaluative criteria.
4. To achieve the foregoing:
A. On or after January 1, 2019, Affected
State Entities shall, where practicable and feasible, include in solicitations
for best value procurements and grants where price is not the determining
factor, a provision requiring contractors to describe how their proposals can
improve community health and wellness in their execution of the contract,
agreement and/or procurement, such as, promoting age-friendly job creation and
economic stability, transportation mobility, and the ability to leverage
investments that can have complementary benefits in more than one
area;
B. Each Affected State Entity
shall achieve this goal by incorporating, where practicable and feasible, the
following considerations into the development of policies, guidance,
regulations, and proposed legislation:
i.
Opportunities for improved alignment and coordination of the New York State
Prevention Agenda and age-friendly-related programs and policies across all
State entities and among public and private partners;
ii. The impact on the ability of individuals
to continue living in their communities in a manner consistent with their
abilities and values;
iii. The
opportunities for civic engagement and how to expand them;
iv. Strengthening infrastructure for home and
community-based services;
v.
Approaches that build toward a future in which every New Yorker can enjoy
wellness, longevity, and quality of life in strong, healthy
communities;
vi. Each community's
special strengths in technology, innovation, research, health care, and
business, and how those strengths may be leveraged to support healthy aging and
the work of family caregivers;
vii.
The inclusion of healthy and age-friendly communities in programs that support
community design, planning, zoning and development;
viii. Promotion of caregiver
support;
ix. The provision of
cost-effective, high quality services to New York residents, especially older
adults, adults with disabilities, and their caregivers; and
x. Increased consumer accessibility to health
and supportive services.
C. Within 30 days after the date of this
Order, each Affected State Entity shall designate a Health Across All Policies
Coordinator, who shall:
i. Be a liaison with
the Health Across All Policies Ad Hoc Committee; and
ii. Be responsible for that Affected State
Entity's compliance with this Order.
D. All other government entities within New
York State are encouraged to undertake similar consideration in their
contracting, agreements, and procurements.
