Document Citation: 14 NYCRR 584.19

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NEW YORK CODES, RULES AND REGULATIONS
TITLE 14. DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HYGIENE
CHAPTER XIII. OFFICE OF MENTAL HEALTH
PART 584. OPERATION OF RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FACILITIES FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH

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08/31/2009

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§ 584.19 Premises

(a) As used in this Part, physical plant or physical facilities of a residential treatment facility shall meet the standards set forth in Part 77 and Part 78 of this Title. Waivers of up to 25 percent of the square footage for bedroom space will be considered by the Office of Mental Health upon application from the agency.

(b) The following standards shall apply to the physical plant or physical facilities of a residential treatment facility:

(1) All buildings containing sleeping quarters for children shall be protected by a fire detection system or a sprinkler system installed throughout. All buildings used by children, but not containing sleeping quarters for them shall be protected throughout by a sprinkler system, fire detection system, or manually operated fire alarm system. All areas of high fire hazard in all buildings used by children, whether or not they contain sleeping quarters for them, shall be protected by a sprinkler system and be separated from other areas by substantial, fire-resistant construction.

(2) All fire protection systems and equipment shall be installed according to recommendations of the National Fire Protection Association, and shall be inspected at least quarterly by a person who is expert in the installation, operation and inspection of such systems and equipment. A record of these inspections shall be kept by the institution.

(3) Each residential treatment facility shall request an annual inspection of each building used by children and its fire protection equipment by local fire authorities and/or the residential treatment facility's fire and casualty insurance carrier, who shall be requested to give the institution a written report of their findings. This report shall be kept on file on the premises until replaced by the next annual report of inspection. The residential treatment facility shall be responsible for correcting any fire hazards called to its attention throughout such inspection, and for keeping a written record on file of the action taken and when.

(c) Each living unit shall provide for the comfort and privacy of the residents and shall be limited in size to 14 residents.

(d) If medications are stored on the premises of the residential treatment facility, the residential treatment facility shall provide for controlled access maintenance of supplies in accordance with all applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.

(1) There shall be a single medication storage area within a single unit of the residential treatment facility.

(2) Medication shall be stored in a sturdy metal or sturdy wooden cabinet without glazing which shall be locked except when medication is needed. Controlled substances shall be stored in double-locked cabinets.

(i) Schedule I, II, III and IV controlled substances shall be kept in stationary, double-locked cabinets. Both inner and outer cabinets shall have key-locked doors with separate keys. Spring locks or combination dial locks are not acceptable.

(ii) Schedule V controlled substances shall be stored in a stationary, secure, locked cabinet of substantial construction.

(3) Refrigerators used for storage of medication shall not be used for the storage of food or beverages unless the medication is stored in separate locked compartment within the refrigerator.

(e) The premises shall be reasonably maintained to ensure access to services by all residents.