New York Codes, Rules and Regulations
Title 14 - DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HYGIENE
Chapter XXI - OFFICE OF ALCOHOLISM AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES
Part 814 - General Facility Requirements
Section 814.5 - Facility certification

Universal Citation: 14 NY Comp Codes Rules and Regs ยง 814.5

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

(a) After the facility is inspected and found to be in compliance, such facility will be issued a facility certification that will remain valid until changes in the character or use of the existing facility are made, or at the conclusion of a recertification review. In addition to provisions of section 814.3 of this Part, facility certification will include verification of the following subdivisions:

(b) Floor plans. Current and accurate facility floor plans which include the following information shall be maintained on site and provided to OASAS upon request:

(1) room locations and dimensions;

(2) room functions;

(3) fire/evacuation routes;

(4) smoke and/or heat detector systems;

(5) fire alarm pull box locations;

(6) fire extinguisher locations;

(7) emergency light locations;

(8) location of fire hose/standpipe systems; and

(9) sanitary facilities, including:
(i) the number of sinks, showers/tubs and toilets per room;

(ii) the intended use of the facilities by the patients, staff, men, and women; and

(iii) location of handicapped accessible fixtures and accessories.

(c) Medical space. Certified programs providing on-site medical examinations (others as needed), must have an area designed for the conduct of on-site medical examinations which at a minimum:

(1) is private;

(2) is equipped and furnished sutiable for required examinations;

(3) is equipped with a hand wash sink with hot and cold water supply;

(4) has the capacity to store and properly dispose of medical waste;

(5) is consistent with a written policy and procedure for such storage.

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