New York Codes, Rules and Regulations
Title 14 - DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HYGIENE
Chapter XXI - OFFICE OF ALCOHOLISM AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES
Part 856 - Tobacco Use in Adult Services
Section 856.1 - Background and intent
Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 39, September 25, 2024
(a) To reduce addiction, illness and death caused by tobacco products.
(b) To provide a healthy and supportive environment for staff, patients, volunteers and visitors to entities organized and operating pursuant to the provisions of this Title and certified and/or funded by the Office of Addiction Services and Supports ("the Office") as a provider of prevention, treatment or recovery services for substance use disorders and problem gambling.
(c) To establish tobacco-limited services for patients in a tobacco limited environment and tobacco-free services in a tobacco-free environment.
(d) To establish evidence-based practices for the identification and treatment of tobacco use disorder during program admission.
