(a) It is the policy of the OCFS to permit facility residents to correspond with certain persons/entities, as listed below, in a confidential manner.

(b) Accordingly, procedures are to be developed, at all facilities, to ensure the confidentiality of privileged correspondence while maintaining the effective, safe and secure operation of the facility.

(c) Local procedures are to be consistent with the provisions of this regulation.

(d) Unless otherwise covered in this regulation, all other resident correspondence will be covered by the provisions of Subpart 171-2 of this Part.