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MHY - Mental Hygiene
Title E - General Provisions
Article 32 - Regulation and Quality Control of Chemical Dependence Services and Compulsive Gambling Services.
32.15 - Powers of the Office Regarding Investigation and Inspection.
Universal Citation: NY Ment Hygiene L § 32.15 (2018)
§ 32.15 Powers of the office regarding investigation and inspection.(a) In conducting an investigation or inspection, the commissioner or his or her authorized representative shall have the power to inspect facilities, examine records, conduct examinations and interviews, and obtain such other information as may be required in order to carry out his or her responsibilities under this article.
(b) All investigations and inspections of clinical records shall be made by persons competent to conduct such investigations and inspections. Information obtained by the commissioner from the records of patients receiving services shall be kept confidential in accordance with applicable federal and state confidentiality laws and regulations.
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