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 815.8 - Toxicology testing

Universal Citation: 14 NY Comp Codes Rules and Regs ยง 815.8

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

(a) The provider may administer toxicology tests to a patient to ascertain the use and/or presence of alcohol and/or other substances, in accordance with program policies for screening, applicable regulations, clinical judgment, guidance issued by the Office and mindful of patient dignity. The provider shall inform a patient of each result and document all results in the patient's record. Supervised collection of a urine toxicology screen may only be conducted by persons of the same gender, or gender identity, as the patient, based on patient preference. Toxicology testing may not be used by a provider as a punitive tool.

(b) The provider must conduct such tests with reliable testing devices and administer such tests in accordance with manufacturer instructions and in compliance with all Department of Health requirements.

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