New York Codes, Rules and Regulations
Title 14 - DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HYGIENE
Chapter XXI - OFFICE OF ALCOHOLISM AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES
Part 822 - General Service Standards for Substance Use Disorder Outpatient Programs
Section 822.10 - Additional requirements for substance use disorder outpatient rehabilitation services
Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 12, March 20, 2024
(a) These requirements are in addition to those contained in 822.7 of this Chapter and other sections applicable to all programs.
(b) As defined in 822.5 of this Part, outpatient rehabilitation services for individuals with more chronic conditions emphasize development of basic skills in prevocational and vocational competencies, personal care, nutrition, and community competency. The individual must have an inadequate support system and either substantial deficits in interpersonal and functional skills or health care needs requiring attention or monitoring by health care staff. These services are provided in combination with all other clinical services provided by programs. It is expected that services will be provided three to five days per week for at least two hours per day.
(c) Programs must be certified by the Office to provide outpatient rehabilitation services.
(d) Staffing. There must be at least one full-time equivalent counselor or therapist for every 20 patients receiving outpatient rehabilitation services. If volunteers or student interns are used, they may not be counted in the counselor-to-patient ratio. In addition to the staffing required in section 822.7 of this Part, the following additional staff members are required:
(e) If a program is providing outpatient rehabilitation services, the following services must be available either directly or through written agreements:
(f) A provider of outpatient rehabilitation services must assure the availability of one meal to each patient who receives outpatient rehabilitation services.
