Utah Admin. Code R432-101-25 - Outpatient Emergency Psychiatric Services
(1)
(a) If
the hospital offers outpatient emergency psychiatric services, the service
shall be organized as a service specifically designated for this purpose and
under the direction of the medical director or designee.
(b) The licensee shall ensure services are
available 24 hours a day to individuals presenting themselves for
assistance.
(c) If the licensee
does not offer emergency outpatient psychiatric services, the licensee shall
have a written plan for referral of persons making inquiry regarding such
services or presenting themselves for assistance.
(2) The licensee shall ensure the outpatient
service is supported by policies and procedures including admission and
treatment procedures, and medical and psychiatric reference
materials.
(3) The licensee shall
ensure involuntary detention of an individual is according to applicable
hospital policy and in compliance with Sections 26B-5-3 through
26B-5-5.
Notes
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