Md. Code Regs. 12.02.09.03

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 18, September 6, 2024

Section 12.02.09.03 - Involuntary Admission of an Inmate to a Psychiatric Hospital

A. The warden shall:

(1) Ensure that an admission to a mental hospital is limited to a Department of Health and Mental Hygiene psychiatric hospital; and

(2) Comply with the requirements for an involuntary admission under Health-General Article, §§10-613 -10-617, Annotated Code of Maryland.

B. A Division institution transferring an inmate shall provide the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene psychiatric hospital with the following information:

(1) Current condition of inmate;

(2) The inmate's medical and psychiatric history;

(3) Circumstances threatening the life or safety of the inmate or others; and

(4) Current medication and other treatment being provided to the inmate.

C. A Division institution that transfers an inmate to a Department of Health and Mental Hygiene psychiatric hospital shall pick up and return the inmate to the Division institution following notification by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene psychiatric hospital that the inmate is ready to be discharged from the hospital.

D. The Commissioner shall develop directives to standardize operations of a Division mental health unit.

Md. Code Regs. 12.02.09.03