New York Codes, Rules and Regulations
Title 14 - DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HYGIENE
Chapter II - All Facilities
Subchapter C - Termination Of Inpatient Care
Part 36 - Discharge And Conditional Release Of Patients
Section 36.1 - Statement of philosophy

Universal Citation: 14 NY Comp Codes Rules and Regs ยง 36.1
Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 39, September 25, 2024

The long-term rehabilitation of mentally disabled persons is promoted by maintenance of relationships with other persons and agencies in the community, avoidance of institutionalization, and minimization of disruption of life rhythms. The civil rights of mentally disabled persons require that such persons be treated and served in the least restrictive setting possible in which treatment or service goals can be met. Therefore, periods of inpatient service should be as short as possible in accordance with the individual patient's plan of care and treatment. This philosophy will, in many cases, require continued service to a patient on an outpatient basis at the conclusion of inpatient service.

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