New York Codes, Rules and Regulations
Title 14 - DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HYGIENE
Chapter XXI - OFFICE OF ALCOHOLISM AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES
Part 820 - Residential Services
Section 820.3 - Definitions

Universal Citation: 14 NY Comp Codes Rules and Regs ยง 820.3

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 12, March 20, 2024

Unless otherwise indicated, the following terms shall be applicable to all programs certified pursuant to this Part.

(a) "Residential services" are 24/7 structured treatment/recovery services in a residential setting provided by office certified programs to persons recovering from substance use disorder. Services correspond to elements in the treatment/recovery process and are distinguished by the configuration of services, staffing patterns, degree of dysfunction of the individual served in each setting, and patient readiness to transition to a less restrictive program or element of treatment/recovery. Certified residential programs may provide residential services corresponding to one or more of the following elements of the treatment/recovery process:

(1) stabilization;

(2) rehabilitation;

(3) reintegration in congregate or scatter-site settings.

(b) "Stabilization" provides a safe environment in which a person may stabilize withdrawal symptoms, severe cravings, psychiatric and medical symptoms before referral or transition to another program or element of structured treatment/recovery. Stabilization requires the supervision of a physician and clinical monitoring.

(c) "Rehabilitation" provides a structured environment for persons whose potential for independent living is seriously limited due to significant functional impairment including social, employment, cognitive and ability to follow social norms that requires restructuring social supports and behaviors in order to develop sufficient skills; these persons require a course of rehabilitative services in a structured environment with staffing to provide monitoring and support and case management.

(d) "Reintegration" provides a community living experience in either congregate or scatter site settings with limited supervision and/or case management; persons appropriate for these services are transitioning to long term recovery from substance use disorder and independent living in the community.

(e) "Patient" or "Resident", for purposes of this Part, means an individual that is receiving services from a program certified pursuant to this Part.

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