N.Y. Mental Hygiene Law § 16.13: Duties of providers of services

§ 16.13 Duties of providers of services.

It shall be the duty of every holder of an operating certificate

issued pursuant to this article or organization whose incorporation or

activities require the approval of the commissioner, or program funded

or administered by the office to assist such office and the commission

on quality of care for the mentally disabled in carrying out their

respective regulatory and oversight functions by:

(a) Complying with the applicable provisions of this chapter, other

applicable laws, and the regulations of the commissioner.

(b) Making reports of allegations of reportable incidents in

accordance with article eleven of the social services law to the

vulnerable persons' central register, which shall screen and immediately

forward reports that appear to allege crimes to the appropriate law

enforcement agency.

(c) Cooperating with the commissioner or his or her authorized

representative and the commission on quality of care for the mentally

disabled or any representative authorized by the chair of such

commission in any investigation or inspection conducted by the office or

such commission.

(d) Permitting the commissioner or his or her authorized

representative and the commission on quality of care for the mentally

disabled or any representative authorized by the chair of such

commission to inspect its facility and all books and records, including

financial records and client records, kept by it and to interview and

examine any client at its facility except that no such client may be

examined against his or her will.

(e) Posting a visible notice. Facilities licensed, certified or

operated by the office shall post signs in accordance with this

subdivision. Such signs shall be posted and visible where employee

notices are posted, be not less than eight and one-half inches by eleven

inches and shall read: "In case of an emergency, dial 911".