NY S08192

Allows psychiatric hospitals licensed under both Mental Hygiene Law Article 31 and Public Health Law Article 28 to be deemed compliant with state operational standards if accredited by The Joint Commission or other Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services-approved accrediting organizations

Permits the Commissioner of Mental Health to exempt compliant hospitals from annual inspection and visitation requirements if they have a history of compliance and good quality care records

Requires hospitals to submit accreditation survey reports and certificates to the Commissioner within seven days of issuance

Mandates that accrediting organizations evaluate any additional minimal operational standards established by the Commissioner beyond their own standards

Preserves the Commissioner's authority to inspect hospitals at any time and maintain full enforcement powers, and requires hospitals to immediately notify the Commissioner of any accreditation denial, non-renewal, termination, or Medicare program participation issues