New York Codes, Rules and Regulations › Title 14 - DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HYGIENE › Chapter XIII - Office of Mental Health › Part 598 - Integrated Outpatient Services › Section 598.10 - Environment

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 28, July 10, 2024
(a) The minimum
				pliysical plant requirements necessary for certification for existing
				facilities to provide integrated care services are described herein. Providers
				licensed or certified by a State licensing agency after the effective date of
				this Part that wish to provide integrated care services or anticipate new
				construction or significant renovations shall comply with the requirements
				under 10 NYCRR Part 710 (Approval of Medical Facility Construction), Part 711
				(General Standards of Construction) and Part 715 (Standards of Construction for
				Freestanding Ambulatory Care Facilities).
(b) Outpatient clinic sites proposing to
				integrate services pursuant to these standards must currently be in compliance
				with the applicable State licensing agency's environmental standards currently
				governing the site.
(c)
Standards for integrated care services clinics.
In addition to being in compliance with the applicable State
				  licensing agency's environmental standards currently governing the site as
				  required under subdivision (b) of this section, integrated services providers
				  shall meet the following requirements:
(1) General facility requirements.
(i) A current and accurate floor plan,
				specifying room locations, dimensions and functions will be provided to each
				applicable State licensing agency. Program space, except medical examination
				and treatment rooms, may be shared between certified outpatient services
				pursuant to an approved schedule. Individual and group rooms shall not be
				utilized for multiple services simultaneously.
(ii) An adequately furnished waiting area
				shall be available to those waiting for services and shall be supervised to
				control access to the facility. There shall be sufficient separation and
				supervision of various treatment groups (e.g., children) to ensure
				safety.
(ill) Accessibility for
				persons with disabilities, including availability of accessible bathroom
				facilities.
(iv) Sufficient space
				for individual and group sessions consistent with the number of people served
				and the service offered shall be available. Space shall afford visual and
				acoustical privacy for both individuals served and staff.
(v) Sufficient and appropriate furnishings
				and program related equipment and materials for the population
				served.
(vi) Areas for the proper
				storage, preparation and use or dispensing of medications and medical supplies
				and equipment shall be made available. Sharps containers shall be provided and
				secured, syringes and other supplies should be securely stored, and provisions
				for holding medical waste are required.
(vii) Controlled access to and maintenance of
				records and confidentiality of all patient information.
(viii) Annual inspection and testing of the
				existing fire alarm system, including battery operated smoke detectors, fire
				extinguishers, emergency lighting systems, illuminated exit signs and
				environmental controls and heating/cooling systems shall be
				conducted.
(ix) Facilities shall be
				maintained in a clean and responsible manner which protects the health and
				safety of all occupants.