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NY A08357
Bill
Status
7/21/2011
Primary Sponsor
Matthew Titone
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AI Summary
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Repeals subdivision (k) of section 7.09 of the mental hygiene law that was added by related legislation (S.3745/A.4731) regarding co-mingling prohibitions in residential facilities.
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Requires the Commissioner of Mental Health to promulgate rules and regulations prohibiting co-mingling of children and adolescent patients with adult patients in hospitals licensed by the office.
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Prohibits children and adolescents from being co-mingled with adults in residential areas of hospitals or from receiving group services that include adults.
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Permits co-mingling in extraordinary circumstances only upon written approval of the office, considering clinical needs and applicable health and safety concerns.
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Exempts residential treatment facilities for children and youth from these co-mingling prohibition requirements.
Legislative Description
Prohibits co-mingling of adolescent and adult patients in certain hospitals licensed by the office of mental health.
Last Action
signed chap.188
7/21/2011