N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 9 §§ 171-2.6

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

Section 171-2.6 - Negative correspondence

(a) If, for good cause, the facility director determines that correspondence between a resident and another person or entity is having a negative influence on the proper rehabilitation of the resident and/or is otherwise detrimental to the safety, security or good order of the facility, the facility director may place this person/entity on the resident' s negative correspondence list. The resident shall be notified in writing and may request removal of the person/entity from the list in accordance with subdivision (e) of this section and appeal any denial of the request in accordance with Subpart 171-5.

(b) The negative correspondence list shall contain the name of any person or entity that has indicated, in any manner, that further correspondence from a resident is not desired.

(c) No resident shall be permitted to correspond with any person/entity that is on the resident's negative correspondence list. Continued efforts to do so may result in disciplinary action.

(d) Correspondence received from persons/entities who are on a resident's negative correspondence list, will be handled under the applicable provisions of section 171-2.4 of this Subpart.

(e) Residents may request that persons/entities be removed from the negative correspondence list by writing to the facility director. The facility director will respond with a written decision, within 30 days of receipt of the resident's request.

(f) Negative correspondence lists shall be maintained with the appropriate facility mail log, and shall be accessible to staff inspecting mail.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 9 §§ 171-2.6