Section 1007.5 Required Services

(a) Medical respite programs shall provide, or arrange for the provision of, the following services in accordance with this Part:

(1) Temporary room and board, which must include, at a minimum:

(i) A dedicated bed, available to a recipient 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

(ii) Meals in accordance with standards set forth by the Commissioner.

(iii) Compliance by the facility with the physical standards set forth by the department in section 1007.12 of this Part.

Section 1007.4 General Provisions

(a) The operator of a medical respite program must provide, through its employees, contractors and agents, an organized program that:

(1) Meets the operating standards set forth in this Part;

(2) Ensures the protection of recipient rights; and

(3) Promotes the social, physical and mental well-being of recipients.

Section 1007.3 Certification; Operating Certificate and Inspection

(a) Certificate of Authority

Section 1007.2 Definitions

The following words or terms when used in this Part shall have the following meanings:

(a) Commissioner means the Commissioner of the New York State Department of Health.

(b) Department means the New York State Department of Health.

(c) Facility means the physical plant location where the medical respite program provides medical respite services to recipients.

Section 1007.1 Applicability. This Part shall be applicable to every person or entity seeking state certification to establish and operate a medical respite program pursuant to article 29-J of the Public Health Law.