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NY A06665
Bill
Status
Engrossed
6/21/2011
Primary Sponsor
Felix Ortiz
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AI Summary
- Increases minimum inspection frequency for mental hygiene facilities from two to three occasions per calendar year for facilities without a strong compliance history
- Increases minimum inspection frequency from once to twice per calendar year for facilities with a demonstrated history of compliance and high-quality care
- Requires at least one inspection per year to be conducted without prior notice for all facilities
- Allows Board of Visitors members and other commissioner-approved individuals to accompany inspectors as independent monitors during inspections
- Requires commissioner to provide notice to applicable Board of Visitors members when conducting unannounced inspections
Legislative Description
Increases the frequency that visitation or inspections of facilities operated or licensed by the office for people with developmental disabilities must be made each year.
Last Action
reported referred to ways and means
5/1/2012
Committee Referrals
Ways and Means5/1/2012
Mental Health1/9/2012
Rules6/21/2011
Rules6/20/2011
Ways and Means6/7/2011
Mental Health3/24/2011
Full Bill Text
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