New York Codes, Rules and Regulations
Title 14 - DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HYGIENE
Chapter IV - Regulation And Quality Control
Subchapter D - Operation Of Facilities
Part 85 - Operation Of Outpatient Facilities For The Mentally Disabled
Section 85.10 - Community relations
Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 39, September 25, 2024
(a) The facility shall integrate its services to other relevant community services in order to provide comprehensive care.
(b) The facility shall assure through agreements with other community resources the availability of necessary services not provided at the facility. In determining necessity, the facility shall take account of clinical laboratory services, special medical diagnostic or treatment services, respite services, and foster homes or community residences.
(c) The facility shall participate appropriately in local, areawide, regional and State planning related to programs for the mentally disabled.
(d) Significant changes in the facility program shall take into account studies of needs and resources in the geographic area served by the facility.