N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 14 § 599.12

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 39, September 25, 2024

Section 599.12 - Premises

(a) A provider of service shall maintain premises that are adequate and appropriate for the safe and effective operation of a Mental Health Outpatient Treatment and Rehabilitative Service program in accordance with the following:

(1) Programs shall provide for sufficient private and group rooms consistent with the number of people served and activities offered. There shall also be a sufficient number of restroom facilities to accommodate the population utilizing the Mental Health Outpatient Treatment and Rehabilitative Service program service.

(2) Programs shall provide for controlled access to and maintenance of medications and supplies in accordance with all applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.

(3) Programs shall provide for controlled access to and maintenance of records.

(4) Programs shall ensure accessibility for persons with disabilities to program and bathroom facilities. Programs shall adjust service environments, as needed, for recipients who are blind, deaf or otherwise disabled.

(5) Programs shall have sufficient and appropriate furnishings maintained in good condition and appropriate program related equipment and material for the population served.

(6) Program space shall be sufficient to provide safety, and to allow for a reasonable degree of privacy consistent with the effective delivery of services. Program space may be shared with other programs, pursuant to a plan approved by the Office. Non-program space may be shared with other programs without such approval.

(7) There should be sufficient separation and supervision of various treatment groups to ensure the safety of the population receiving Mental Health Outpatient Treatment and Rehabilitative Service program services.

(b) The provider of service shall ensure life safety on the premises by possession of a certificate of occupancy in accordance with the Building Code of New York State and the Property Maintenance Code of New York State (19 NYCRR Chapter XXXIII, Subchapter A, Parts 1221 and 1226) or comparable local codes.

(c) Off-site services shall be provided in settings that are conducive to meeting treatment goals and objectives, be accommodating to the conditions and needs of those being served, be safe and accessible for all, and assure privacy for the delivery of services.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 14 § 599.12

Amended New York State Register November 23, 2022/Volume XLIV, Issue 47, eff. 11/23/2022