N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 9 §§ 171-1.3

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 53, December 31, 2024

Section 171-1.3 - Resident grooming

(a) Consistent with the provisions of this Part, residents may wear their hair, and facial hair, as they choose.

(b) The length and style of residents' hair and facial hair may be restricted where such restrictions are necessary to preserve the safety, security or good order of the facility or the health of any individual.

(c) Residents may be required to observe reasonable precautions with respect to hair or facial hair in the interest of health and safety.

(d) Where the involuntary removal of a resident's hair or facial hair is determined advisable to preserve safety, security or good order of the facility or the health of any individual, the facility director shall make a written request to the deputy director for residential services, with a copy to the director of ombudsmen, stating the reasons necessitating such removal, and shall not proceed until written approval of such action is received.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 9 §§ 171-1.3