N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 14 § 595.7
Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 45, November 2, 2024
Section 595.7 - Functional program(a) A functional program shall be developed and submitted with the provider's application for initial certification. The functional program shall, at a minimum, include: (1) a description of the program mission, and the population to be served;(2) admission and discharge criteria;(3) a description of the specific service needs of the defined target population;(4) a description of the existing service system, including but not limited to, mental health, health, social and other support services;(5) a description of the residents' utilization or non-utilization of the existing service system and the rationale for such service use patterns;(6) a description of the goals and anticipated outcomes of the program, including the anticipated average length of stay for residents;(7) a description of the provider's role, if any, in providing a crisis bed capacity within the geographical area;(8) a description of the proposed staff pattern, including job descriptions and qualifications, number of FTE's for each position, the supervisory structure and a staffing schedule;(9) a description of the on-site services which will be provided to the residents, including how these services with further the goals and anticipated outcomes of the program;(10) a description of how the residential program will appropriately utilize community- based services;(11) a description of the expectations, if any, which may be placed upon the resident regarding program participation within the residence and participation in programs outside the residence; and(12) a description of the process for providing of information about and explaining the rights of residents to both staff and residents.(b) The functional program shall serve as a basis for delineating anticipated program outcomes which shall be monitored pursuant to section 595.13 of this Part.N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 14 § 595.7