N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 14 § 814.5

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

Section 814.5 - Facility certification

(a) After the facility is inspected and found to be in compliance, such facility will be issued a facility certification that will remain valid until changes in the character or use of the existing facility are made, or at the conclusion of a recertification review. In addition to provisions of section 814.3 of this Part, facility certification will include verification of the following subdivisions:

(b) Floor plans. Current and accurate facility floor plans which include the following information shall be maintained on site and provided to OASAS upon request:

(1) room locations and dimensions;

(2) room functions;

(3) fire/evacuation routes;

(4) smoke and/or heat detector systems;

(5) fire alarm pull box locations;

(6) fire extinguisher locations;

(7) emergency light locations;

(8) location of fire hose/standpipe systems; and

(9) sanitary facilities, including:

(i) the number of sinks, showers/tubs and toilets per room;

(ii) the intended use of the facilities by the patients, staff, men, and women; and

(iii) location of handicapped accessible fixtures and accessories.

(c) Medical space. Certified programs providing on-site medical examinations (others as needed), must have an area designed for the conduct of on-site medical examinations which at a minimum:

(1) is private;

(2) is equipped and furnished sutiable for required examinations;

(3) is equipped with a hand wash sink with hot and cold water supply;

(4) has the capacity to store and properly dispose of medical waste;

(5) is consistent with a written policy and procedure for such storage.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 14 § 814.5

Amended New York State Register July 27, 2016/Volume XXXVIII, Issue 30, eff.7/27/2016