N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 14 § 587.19

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 24, June 12, 2024

Section 587.19 - Premises

(a) The provider of service shall maintain premises which are adequate and appropriate for the safe and effective operation of an outpatient program in accordance with the following:

(1) Program capacity of a continuing day treatment program, intensive psychiatric rehabilitation treatment program, and partial hospitalization program shall be determined by allocating adequate space for the number of persons served by the program.

(2) Occupancy of a continuing day treatment program, intensive psychiatric rehabilitation treatment program and partial hospitalization program shall not exceed the program capacity stated in the program's operating certificate by more than 15 percent.

(3) All outpatient programs shall provide for sufficient private rooms consistent with the capacity and purpose of the program.

(4) All outpatient programs shall provide for sufficient types and arrangements of spaces to provide group activities consistent with the capacity and purpose of the program.

(5) A continuing day treatment program space may be considered as part of sheltered workshop space only if a discrete portion of that space is identified as part of a continuing day treatment program and used exclusively for such purpose.

(6) All outpatient programs shall provide for controlled access to and maintenance of medication and supplies in accordance with all applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.

(7) All outpatient programs shall provide for controlled access to and maintenance of records.

(8) All outpatient programs shall provide for appropriate furnishings and equipment consistent with the purpose of the program.

(b) The provider of service shall ensure life safety on the premises by possession of a certificate of occupancy in accordance with the Building Code of New York State and the Property Maintenance Code of New York State (19 NYCRR Chapter XXXIII, Subchapter A, Parts 1221 and 1226) or comparable local codes.

(c) The provider of service shall consider the use of appropriate features and equipment which enable the accessibility of persons with physical disabilities, consistent with the population being served by the program.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 14 § 587.19

Amended, New York State Register, Volume XXXVI, Issue 22, effective 6/4/2014