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Title 17 - ECONOMIC SECURITY AND PUBLIC WELFAREChapter 202A - HOSPITALIZATION OF THE MENTALLY ILL
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Section 202A.161 - Timing of initial examination and report

Ky. Rev. Stat. § 202A.161

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Current through 2024 Ky. Acts ch.225
Section 202A.161 - Timing of initial examination and report

Any person admitted to a hospital pursuant to the provisions of this chapter shall be initially examined by an authorized staff physician of the hospital or, with permission of the facility's governing body and in accordance with the applicable provisions of the facility's medical staff bylaws, policies, and procedures, a physician assistant as defined in KRS 311.550, or an advanced practice registered nurse licensed under KRS Chapter 314 as soon as practicable but not later than thirty-six (36) hours (excluding weekends and holidays) and a report entered into the medical record not later than forty-eight (48) hours (excluding weekends and holidays) after his admission.

KRS 202A.161

Effective:7/15/2010
Amended 2010, Ky. Acts ch. 85, sec. 33, effective7/15/2010. -- Amended 2000, Ky. Acts ch. 422, sec. 1, effective 7/14/2000. -- Created 1982 Ky. Acts ch. 445, sec. 21, effective 7/1/1982.