N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 14, § 524.14 – Special investigations. | Midpage
§ 524.14
N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 14, § 524.14
Special investigations.
Department of Mental Hygiene
(a) For the following types of incidents, if the Justice Center is not conducting an investigation, the mental health provider shall ensure that a special investigation is completed:
(1) inpatient homicides;
(2) inpatient suicides;
(3) all inpatient deaths except natural deaths;
(4) homicide and suicide attempts by inpatients;
(5) allegations of abuse;
(6) inpatient assaults resulting in serious injury to any person, including sexual assaults;
(7) missing patients of inpatient programs; and
(8) wrongful conduct.
(b) Special investigation reports shall be conducted in a manner consistent with section 524.9 of this Part, and shall be submitted to the office in a form and format designated by the office.