N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 14 § 81.4

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 25, June 18, 2024

Section 81.4 - Certification

(a) No school for the mentally retarded may be operated without a valid operating certificate issued by the New York State Department of Mental Hygiene.

(b) Application for new and renewal certificates shall be submitted as directed by the department.

(c) A certificate valid for a period not to exceed two years shall be issued to schools which satisfactorily meet the conditions stated in this Part.

(d) The current certificate shall be framed and displayed in a conspicuous place which is readily accessible to the public.

(e) Certificates shall remain the property of the department and expired, invalidated, revoked or terminated certificates shall be returned to the department.

(f) The certificate holder shall obtain prior approval by the department to:

(1) Change the physical location of the school or utilize additional physical locations or premises.

(2) Change the duties or qualifications of the position of director or responsible physician.

(3) Initiate major changes in the program of the school.

(4) Change the powers or purposes set forth in any certificate of incorporation or partnership agreement.

(5) Change the maximum certified resident capacity of the school.

(g) The certificate holder shall notify the department of any intention to terminate voluntarily its services to the mentally retarded. This notice of intention to terminate voluntarily shall include a statement of the actions which will be taken to assure appropriate referral of persons receiving care or treatment, preserve the confidentiality of records, and to settle financial accounts according to pre-existing individual agreements.

(h) The certificate holder shall promptly notify the department of the name and qualifications of any newly-appointed director or responsible physician.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 14 § 81.4