OASAS Advisory Council Meets November 29 in Albany
ALBANY, NY (11/27/2007)(readMedia)-- The Advisory Council to the Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services will hold its quarterly meeting on Thursday, November 29, 2007.
WHEN: 10:00 a.m., Thursday, November 29, 2007
WHERE: 1450 Western Avenue, Albany, New York – Fourth Floor Conference Room
WHO: OASAS Commissioner Karen M. Carpenter-Palumbo; Council members representing providers, consumers and payors; and OASAS staff.
AGENDA:
- Commissioner’s Report
- Regulatory Proposal Review
- Tobacco-Free Facilities (NYCRR Part 856)
- Patient’s Right (NYCRR Part 815)
- Credentialing of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselors (NYCRR 853)
- Prevention Professional and Prevention Specialist (NYCRR 855)
- Overview of Certification Application Advisory Council’s Role
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