Section R. 330.4611 - Preadmission evaluationsRule 4611.
(1) A hospital shall document the basis for its determination of all of the following:(a) A minor is emotionally disturbed and requires mental health treatment.(b) A minor is expected to benefit from hospitalization.(c) Identified appropriate alternatives to hospitalization are not available.(2) When a county program refers a minor for admission to a hospital operated by, or under contract with, the department or the county program, the county director is responsible for transmitting evaluation information, in writing, to the hospital. In addition to the information required in subrule (1) of this rule, such information shall include all of the following:(a) A psychosocial history.(b) The identifying information necessary concerning both the minor and the parent or guardian.(c) The legal status of the minor with respect to the juvenile court and the department of social services, if appropriate.(d) Other information the county director deems appropriate.(3) In an emergency situation, the county director shall transmit as much of the information specified in subrules (1) and (2) of this rule as possible to the hospital when requesting that a minor be admitted. At a minimum, such information shall contain the basis for the determination that a minor is emotionally disturbed and an explanation justifying the request for an emergency admission. The remaining information shall be sent to the hospital within 7 days of admission.Mich. Admin. Code R. 330.4611