New York Consolidated Laws, Mental Hygiene Law - MHY § 32.03 Evaluation of chemical dependence services

1. Uniform definitions of chemical dependence services to persons who abuse and/or are dependent on alcohol and/or substances;

2. Uniform objectives for all comparable chemical dependence services and programs;

3. Uniform definitions of screening, assessment, evaluation, level of care determination, admission and discharge for comparable providers of services;

4. Uniform clinical reporting procedures;  and

5. Uniform requirements for the generation and maintenance of data for all individuals receiving services from any provider of services issued an operating certificate under this article.