La. Admin. Code tit. 48 § III-515

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024

Section III-515 - Intake and Admission Policies

A. There shall be a written statement defining eligibility for services and clearly delineating intake or admission policies or procedures. The plan shall include descriptions of screening procedures, emergency care, crisis intervention, walk-in services, or other brief or short-term services provided.

B. A waiting list for admission should be avoided.

C. The admission staff shall assess the need for outpatient treatment in relation to the patients' needs, the services of the facility, family and community resources, and other forms of intervention available.

D. The patient shall participate in the intake process to the extent appropriate and in the decision that treatment is indicated.

E. The patient or his legal representative shall sign an authorization for his treatment at the time of admission.

La. Admin. Code tit. 48, § III-515

Promulgated by the Department of Health and Human Resources, Office of Mental Health, LR 13:246 (April 1987).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with PL 94 :63, the Community Mental Health Centers' Act of 1975 and R.S.1950, Title 28, §203.