N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 14 § 815.8

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

Section 815.8 - Toxicology testing

(a) The provider may administer toxicology tests to a patient to ascertain the use and/or presence of alcohol and/or other substances, in accordance with program policies for screening, applicable regulations, clinical judgment, guidance issued by the Office and mindful of patient dignity. The provider shall inform a patient of each result and document all results in the patient's record. Supervised collection of a urine toxicology screen may only be conducted by persons of the same gender, or gender identity, as the patient, based on patient preference. Toxicology testing may not be used by a provider as a punitive tool.

(b) The provider must conduct such tests with reliable testing devices and administer such tests in accordance with manufacturer instructions and in compliance with all Department of Health requirements.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 14 § 815.8

Adopted New York State Register September 9, 2015/Volume XXXVII, Issue 36, eff.9/9/2015

Amended New York State Register April 10, 2019/Volume XLI, Issue 15, eff. 4/10/2019

Amended New York State Register September 14, 2022/Volume XLIV, Issue 37, eff. 10/1/2022