P.R. Laws tit. 24, § 6161b
Any minor who has been hospitalized or who received services at a level of care, when by recommendations of the child and adolescent psychiatrist and the inter- or multidisciplinary team of the service making the referral, it is found that such minor needs treatment at another level of care which accords greater or lesser autonomy, the review of the discharge plan of such minor or of the recommendations ensuing from their evaluation shall be in order and the same shall be instituted within twenty-four (24) hours following placement, insofar as he/she is clinically qualified for such level of care.
The evaluation, the recommendations, or the discharge plan shall form part of the minor’s clinical record at the applicable level of care. Such results shall be used to establish the individualized treatment, recovery and rehabilitation plan, which shall be reviewed in light of the diagnosis and the severity of symptoms and signs for each level or modality of care pursuant to the best practices of mental healthcare professionals and the treatment protocols and guidelines recommended by the Administration. This plan shall be devised by an inter- or a multidisciplinary team not later than fifteen (15) days following placement in the new level of care and reviewed every ninety (90) days pursuant to the standards for each level of care or when a substantial change occurs. Once patients have achieved the objectives of their individualized treatment, recovery and rehabilitation plan, they shall continue to the next level of care that accords them greater autonomy, as their condition allows.
History —Oct. 2, 2000, No. 408, § 10.03; Aug. 6, 2008, No. 183, § 58.