New York Codes, Rules and Regulations
Title 14 - DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HYGIENE
Chapter XXI - OFFICE OF ALCOHOLISM AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES
Part 815 - Patient Rights
Section 815.6 - Patient responsibilities

(1) work toward the goal of recovery, as defined by the patient;

(2) treat staff and other patients with courtesy and respect;

(3) respect other patients' right to confidentiality;

(4) participate in developing and following a treatment/recovery plan;

(5) become involved in productive activities according to ability;

(6) pay for services on a timely basis according to financial means;

(7) participate in individual counseling and/or group and/or family counseling sessions as appropriate;

(8) inform medical staff if receiving other medical or psychiatric services;

(9) address all personal issues adversely affecting treatment; and

(10) act responsibly and observe all provider rules, regulations and policies.

(1) Provider policies and procedures to address patient nonadherence shall be strength-based, person-centered, trauma-informed and designed to support a patient's positive response to treatment. Such policies and procedures must specify standards and expectations for patient conduct, and any consequences of non-adherence, including conduct which may result in treatment termination.

(2) Providers shall address patient non- adherence with timely and appropriate incremental interventions that are strength-based, person centered, trauma-informed, and designed to assist patients in responding positively to treatment. Such incremental interventions shall be incorporated in the patient's treatment/recovery plan, be time-limited, and be documented in the patient's record.

(3) No treatment intervention or action can include delay or denial of any clinical, medical, or other required services vital to the health or recovery of the patient.

(4) Providers shall first warn patients of any conduct that could result in a recommendation of discharge with continued non- adherence, and must document such warning(s) in the patient's record.

(5) Patients have the ability to consent or refuse treatment recommendations from the program. Providers may not discharge a patient solely for their refusal to participate in a recommended service.