Each hospital that discontinues an APH or PH program shall do so in an orderly fashion. Each hospital shall comply with all applicable closure and pre-closure requirements contained in State and Federal statutes, laws, rules and regulations. Additionally, the hospital shall notify the DMAHS Office of Provider Relations in writing at least 60 days in advance of the actual closing. The hospital shall develop a plan which specifies and provides referral for mental health services that are needed to provide for the present and future mental health needs of each beneficiary.
N.J. Admin. Code § 10:52A-4.16