N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 14 § 77.10

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 45, November 2, 2024

Section 77.10 - Design and space requirements-alcoholism facilities

(a) Alcoholism facilities providing detoxification services to acutely medically ill alcoholics shall meet all applicable requirements of Part 712 of the State Hospital Code (10 NYCRR Part 712).

(b) All other alcoholism facilities shall meet the following requirements:

(1) Bedrooms shall provide at least 80 square feet per patient in multiple sleeping rooms and not less than 100 square feet in single rooms.

(2) The maximum number of beds in any room shall be four.

(3) Closets or wardrobes shall be provided within the room for each individual's clothing and other personal property.

(4) Bathrooms shall be provided in living units in sufficient numbers and locations to ensure privacy and convenience. One watercloset, one lavatory and one shower or tub shall be provided for each six beds.

(5) Offices or work areas for staff shall be provided in living units. Such offices or work areas shall be provided in sufficient locations and numbers to facilitate effective supervision and monitoring of patient activity. When necessary or appropriate, such office or work area shall include facilities for the proper storage, preparation and use or dispensing of medications and emergency medical supplies and equipment.

(6) The facility shall provide space of sufficient size and type set aside for use for planned organized program activities.

(i) A minimum of 50 square feet per patient shall be provided and appropriately designed and equipped for vocational, social and organized group activities.

(ii) A minimum of 20 square feet of space per patient shall be provided and appropriately designed and equipped for organized indoor recreational activities.

(iii) Program and recreation space may be provided in premises detached and separate from those containing living units, if patients are able to move freely enough to use such space. At least 20 square feet per patient shall be provided in residence buildings easily accessible from bedrooms to be used for a lounge, communal living or other non-program purposes.

(8) Separate individual interview rooms shall be provided if required by the program and if staff offices are not suitable or sufficient for this use.

(9) Separate examining and treatment rooms of appropriate size and appropriately furnished and equipped shall be provided as required by the program for medical, dental, nursing, psychology and other services.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 14 § 77.10