N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 14 § 25.1

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 50, December 11, 2024

Section 25.1 - General

(a) Patient means any person receiving services for mental disability and includes inpatient, outpatient, resident, client or any other term used to describe a person receiving such services.

(b) Each facility shall provide patients with rehabilitation services which will optimize the physical, psychological, social and vocational development of each patient with a view to meaningful employment.

(1) The objective shall be to assist every patient to move as far as possible toward independent living through the development of:

(i) self-skills;

(ii) social competence, including communication skills; and

(iii) vocational competence.

(2) These services may be rendered at the facility or elsewhere in the community.

(c) Vocational rehabilitation services shall be available to patients, as appropriate to their developmental levels, and in accordance with their overall service plans. When indicated, the following vocational rehabilitation services shall be provided as part of the patient's overall service plan:

(1) the fullest possible participation of the patient in the formulation of this plan;

(2) vocational evaluation, including written comprehensive interdisciplinary evaluation (medical, psychological, social, vocational and educational) that generates information relevant to vocational objectives and goals;

(3) written vocational objectives for each patient; and

(4) a written plan to achieve the stated objectives including the assignment of responsibilities.

(d) Implementation of the plan should take into consideration the developmental level of the patient and include, but not be limited to:

(1) prevocational programs to promote work readiness, including relevant vocational academic instruction, the development of work attitudes, self-help and social skills, and practice in job tasks;

(2) vocational training provided through on-the-job training, transitional sheltered workshops, work-study programs, and classroom trade training;

(3) vocational placement in competitive employment, sheltered workshops or trade training programs;

(4) assistance in vocational placement, including such job-related factors as living arrangements, social, recreational and religious activities, medical and educational services, transportation, legal and financial affairs; and

(5) completion of reports on a timely basis documenting the services provided and the patient's progress in relation to these services. These reports shall be included in the patient's clinical record.

(e) Follow-up evaluation shall be provided to determine the effectiveness of the rehabilitation program.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 14 § 25.1