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New York Codes, Rules and Regulations


Section 407.7 - Patients' rights

Effective Date


407.7 Patients' rights. PCHs/CAHs shall comply with the provisions of section 405.7 of this Title with regard to patients' rights. However, for PCHs/CAHs that participate in a rural health network, requirements for skilled interpreters and personnel skilled in communicating with vision and hearing impaired individuals may be met through effective communication within the network including telephone, radio or electronic communications.