New York Codes, Rules and Regulations
Title 14 - DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HYGIENE
Chapter XIII - Office of Mental Health
Part 600 - Crisis Stabilization Centers
Section 600.5 - Certification
Universal Citation: 14 NY Comp Codes Rules and Regs ยง 600.5
Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 39, September 25, 2024
(a) Application and Approval Process.
(1) Applicants must show
relevant mental health and/or addictions experience and be licensed, certified
or otherwise authorized by OMH, OASAS or the NYS Department of Health
(DOH).
(2) Applications shall be
submitted in a format prescribed for all applicants and reviewed by the
Office.
(3) Applications shall
include information needed to demonstrate that the provider is:
(i) licensed, certified or otherwise
authorized by OMH, OASAS or the NYS Department of Health (DOH).
(ii) in compliance with all applicable
requirements of the Office;
(iii)
in good standing at the time of application approval; and
(iv) in compliance with the physical plant
requirements set forth in guidance issued by the Office.
(4) Applications may include, but not be
limited to, requests for information regarding services to be added and the
plan for implementation, staffing, environment, operating expenses and
revenues, and utilization of services as they relate to Crisis Stabilization
Center services as described in this Part.
(5) The applicant shall supply any additional
documentation or information requested by the Office, within a stated timeframe
of such request, unless an extension is obtained. The granting of a request for
an extension shall be at the discretion of the Office. Failure to provide the
additional documentation or information within the time prescribed shall
constitute an abandonment or withdrawal of the application without any further
action from the Office.
(6) The
Office shall approve or disapprove an application in writing.
(7) Applicants may appeal the denial of an
application with the Office.
(b) Each Crisis Stabilization Center shall be issued an operating certificate that specifies the type of Crisis Stabilization Center the provider of services is authorized to operate:
(1) Intensive Crisis Stabilization
(i) The purpose of an Intensive Crisis
Stabilization Center is to provide urgent treatment to individuals experiencing
an acute mental health or substance use crisis. This service provides diversion
from higher levels of care by rapid treatment interventions and stabilization
of acute symptoms.
(ii) Screening
and assessment is performed by the Crisis Stabilization Center to determine the
services and referrals needed by the Recipient.
(iii) Intensive Crisis Stabilization Centers
must provide all services, as described in Part 600.9.
(2) Supportive Crisis Stabilization
(i) The purpose of a Supportive Crisis
Stabilization Center is to provide support and assistance to individuals with
mental health or substance use crisis symptoms or who are experiencing
challenges in daily life that places them at risk for an escalation of
behavioral health symptoms that cannot reasonably be managed in the Recipient's
home and/or community environment without onsite supports, and do not pose
likelihood of immediate harm to self or others. Supportive Crisis Stabilization
Centers provide assistance for individuals who demonstrate mental health and
substance use symptoms that can be stabilized through supportive
interventions.
(ii) Screening and
assessment is performed by the Crisis Stabilization Center to determine the
services and referrals needed by the Recipient.
(iii) Supportive Crisis Stabilization Centers
must have agreements and/or demonstrate linkages to services described in Part
600.9(c) that are not provided by the Crisis Stabilization Center.
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