N.Y. Public Health Law § 2601: Helen Hayes Hospital; functions; powers and duties

§ 2601. Helen Hayes Hospital; functions; powers and duties. 1. The

Helen Hayes Hospital may receive persons who are physically disabled,

deformed or suffering from disease from which they are likely to become

physically disabled or deformed, for care, study and experimental or

other treatment, under regulations established by the commissioner.

2. No person provided for by this article, however, shall be admitted

to the hospital unless at the time of his admission he is capable of

benefiting from care in terms of improved capacity for remunerative

occupation or self-sufficiency.

3. The hospital shall, in conjunction with its provision of care and

treatment, conduct investigations of the cause, mortality, treatment,

prevention and cure of physically disabling or deforming diseases and

conditions.