New York Codes, Rules and Regulations › Title 14 - DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HYGIENE › Chapter XXI - OFFICE OF ALCOHOLISM AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES › Part 830 - Acupuncture Therapy In Alcoholism And Substance Abuse Treatment Facilities › Section 830.7 - Revocation of Designation

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 28, July 10, 2024
(a) Intent:
				Developmentally informed treatment is recognized as reducing substance use
				symptomology and assists in achieving and sustaining person-centered recovery
				from a substance use disorder. Programs certified pursuant to Part 822 of this
				Title seeking to implement adolescent initial and ongoing services in
				accordance with the
Clinical Practice Standards for Adolescent Programs
				for OASAS Designated Providers (hereinafter the Adolescent Endorsement
				Standards)
, incorporated by reference in this Title, are eligible to
				apply for an Adolescent Endorsement.
(b) Application Process.
(1) Requests for designation for the Adolescent
				Program Endorsement shall be in the form of an application and attestation,
				found in the
Adolescent Endorsement Standards
posted on the
				agency website, incorporated by reference in this Title, and submitted by a
				certified outpatient program to the Office Bureau of Certification and the
				Regional Office serving the area in which the applicant site is located.
				Programs are required to submit Policies and Procedures in accordance with the
				aforementioned Adolescent Endorsement Standards. Office Adolescent Services and
				Regional Office staff may make an on-site visit prior to final approval and
				designation which will be issued by the Bureau of Certification.
(2) Office approval and operating certificate
				designation will be based on a review of the application, policies and
				procedures, and attestation addressing the following criteria, including but
				not limited to:
(i) Policies and procedures
				specific to the adolescent population addressing at a minimum:
(a) Outreach, engagement, and retention
				strategies;
(b) HIPAA messaging
				compliance (if applicable);
(c)
				Mental health treatment;
(d)
				Reporting for injuries and emergencies;
(e) Filing of client complaints;
(f) Emotional and physical safety of youth,
				including bullying;
(g)
				Availability and use of Medication for Addiction Treatment for
				youth.
(ii) Staff
				Qualification and training. Accessible staff includes providers such as a
				psychologist, psychiatrist, or nurse practitioner with knowledge of the
				adolescent population and at least one Master's level clinician. Staff shall
				have ongoing training on the principles of emerging best practices relevant to
				trauma-informed care and other trainings relevant to youth treatment and
				recovery.
(iii) Treatment services
				are available to adolescents in a developmentally appropriate manner including
				using appropriate Evidenced Based Practices, age-appropriate grouping of
				patients for group services and prosocial activities, and presenting
				information based on patient maturity level.
(iv) Formal and informal services for the
				family and/or significant others identified by adolescent patients.
(v) Mental Health services are available on
				site or by referral.
(vi)
				Availability of Medication for Addiction Treatment, including appropriate
				linkage with a certified Opioid Treatment
				Program.