New York Codes, Rules and Regulations
Title 18 - DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
Chapter II - Regulations of the Department of Social Services
Subchapter D - Adult-Care Facilities
Part 489 - Adult Care Facilities Standards for Family-type Homes
Section 489.5 - Inspection and enforcement
Universal Citation: 18 NY Comp Codes Rules and Regs ยง 489.5
Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 39, September 25, 2024
(a) Inspection.
(1) Responsibility
for the inspection and supervision of family-type homes has been delegated by
the commissioner to the commissioners of local social services districts in
which the family-type home for adults is located.
(2) Unless otherwise specified, the
definitions and procedures set forth in sections
486.1 and
486.2 of
this Title must apply. A complete unannounced inspection of each certified
family-type home must be conducted at least annually. Additional inspections
must be conducted by the social services district when necessary to ensure the
health, safety and well-being of the residents.
(3) The local department shall notify the
appropriate regional office of the department of any uncertified homes which
reasonably appear to be family-type homes for adults and shall, upon the
request of the department, inspect any such homes.
(b) Enforcement.
At the request of the department, the local district shall participate in hearings or other enforcement related activities.
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