(a) The commissioner shall ensure that all chemical dependence
services provided under this chapter for persons who abuse and/or are
dependent on alcohol and/or substances are periodically evaluated.
(b) The commissioner shall, by regulations, establish and maintain
evaluation criteria and methods which assure the utility of data
generated in the evaluation of chemical dependence services in different
areas of the state provided under this chapter for those persons who
abuse or are dependent on alcohol and/or substances, including, but not
limited to:
1. Uniform definitions of chemical dependence services to persons who
abuse and/or are dependent on alcohol and/or substances;
2. Uniform objectives for all comparable chemical dependence services
and programs;
3. Uniform definitions of screening, assessment, evaluation, level of
care determination, admission and discharge for comparable providers of
services;
4. Uniform clinical reporting procedures; and
5. Uniform requirements for the generation and maintenance of data for
all individuals receiving services from any provider of services issued
an operating certificate under this article.
Structure New York Laws
32.01 - Regulation and Quality Control of Chemical Dependence Services.
32.02 - Regulation and Quality Control of Compulsive Gambling Services.
32.03 - Evaluation of Chemical Dependence Services.
32.05 - Operating Certificate Required.
32.05-A - Certified Recovery Residences.
32.06 - Prohibited Practices by Providers of Substance Use Disorder Services.
32.07 - Regulatory Powers of the Commissioner.
32.09 - Issuance of Operating Certificates.
32.11 - Child Abuse Prevention.
32.13 - Investigations and Inspections.
32.14 - Compliance With Operational Standards by Providers of Services in General Hospitals.
32.15 - Powers of the Office Regarding Investigation and Inspection.
32.17 - Certain Duties of Providers of Services.
32.17-A - Notification of Emergency Contact.
32.19 - Powers of Subpoena and Examination.
32.21 - Suspension, Revocation, or Limitation of Operating Certificates and Imposition of Fines.
32.23 - Formal Hearings; Procedure.
32.25 - Confinement, Care, and Treatment of Persons Suffering From Chemical Abuse or Dependence.
32.27 - Injunction and Temporary Restraining Order.
32.29 - Approval of New Construction.
32.31 - Establishment or Incorporation of Facilities for Chemical Dependence Services.
32.33 - Improper Expenditures of Money.
32.35 - Disclosure by Members, Officers and Employees.
32.36 - Crisis Stabilization Services.