In re New York Methodist Hospital

OPINION OF THE COURT

Francois A. Rivera, J.

*649By order to show cause filed on June 1, 2009, New York Methodist Hospital (hereinafter petitioner) seeks a judgment pursuant to section 2801-c of the Public Health Law requiring E.H. (respondent) to discharge himself forthwith from New York Methodist Hospital and to accept placement in any appropriate skilled nursing facility that offers a bed for admission. Petitioner also seeks a sealing of the court records regarding the proceeding pursuant to 22 NYCRR 216.1 and 45 CFR 164.512 (e). Respondent is pro se and orally opposed the application to…