New York Codes, Rules and Regulations
Title 10 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Chapter V - Medical Facilities
Subchapter A - Medical Facilities-minimum Standards
Article 6 - Adult Day Health Care in Residential Health Care Facilities
Part 425 - Adult Day Health Care
Section 425.15 - Activities
Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 39, September 25, 2024
The operator, directly or through the managed care plan that referred the registrant to the adult day health care program, must:
(a) ensure that activities are an integral part of the program, are age appropriate, and reflect the registrants' individual interests and cultural backgrounds in coordination with the registrant's person-centered care plan ;
(b) ensure that activities involve integration in and full access of individuals to the greater community, control personal resources and ability to engage in community life to the same degree of access as individuals not receiving home and community-based services;
(c) ensure that activities are designed to enhance registrant participation in the program, home life and community;
(d) involve appropriate volunteers and volunteer groups in the program, unless prohibited by law;
(e) provide sufficient equipment and supplies for the operation of the activity program;
(f) provide or arrange for transportation to and from community events and outings; and
(g) ensure that activities are included as part of each person-centered care plan.