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NY A05121
Bill
Status
2/6/2017
Primary Sponsor
Felix Ortiz
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AI Summary
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Increases minimum unannounced inspections of mental hygiene facilities from 2 to 3 occasions per calendar year for standard facilities with operating certificates
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Increases minimum unannounced inspections from 1 to 2 occasions per calendar year for facilities with documented compliance history and high quality care records
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Requires the commissioner to provide notice of inspections to members of applicable boards of visitors
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Allows board of visitors members and other individuals approved by the commissioner to accompany inspectors as independent monitors during periodic visitations and inspections
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment
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
referred to mental health
1/3/2018