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 814.6 - Additional facility certification requirements for all inpatient and residential facilities

Universal Citation: 14 NY Comp Codes Rules and Regs ยง 814.6

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

(a) The following additional requirements are applicable to sleeping and living spaces in all inpatient and residential facilities:

(1) Sleeping accommodations:
(i) Sleeping areas that contain one bed must provide a minimum of 80 square feet per occupant.

(ii) Sleeping areas that contain more than one bed must provide a minimum of 60 square feet per occupant. Rooms that have two or more beds in use on or before June 3, 2002, will be permitted to continue with not less than 40 square feet per occupant until a major relocation or major renovation of OASAS certified treatment space occurs, or there is a change in the type or capacity of service certified at the present location.

(iii) In cases where there is dormitory type use, the maximum capacity shall be 24 residents.

(iv) Bunk beds shall not be allowed in facilities providing chemical dependence inpatient withdrawal and stabilization services, chemical dependence inpatient rehabilitation services, or residential stabilization elements.

(v) Nursing stations, where applicable, must be located in close proximity to sleeping areas.

(vi) Closets or wardrobes must be provided in all occupied bedrooms for each individual's clothing and personal property.

(2) Spaces for living, dining, social and counseling activities:
(i) Ancillary space of 60 square feet per occupant must be provided. Services commencing before June 3, 2002 will be permitted to continue with not less than 40 square feet per occupant until a major relocation or major renovation to OASAS certified treatment space occurs, or there is a change in the type or capacity of service certified at the present location.

(ii) Separate storage areas for clean linen and laundry and for soiled linen and laundry must be made available.

(iii) Sanitary facilities must be provided and must consist of, at a minimum, one toilet, one sink and one tub or shower for each ten beds.

(b) Clients admitted into a residential program must have the capability of self-preservation. If the client is not capable of self preservation they should be referred to a Part 816.6 Medically Managed Withdrawal & Stabilization Services or other program equipped for the appropriate level of care.

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