Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 48 - PUBLIC HEALTH-GENERAL
Part III - Mental Health Services
Chapter 3 - Client Services
Section III-301 - Screening and Admission

Universal Citation: LA Admin Code III-301

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024

A. The director of a mental health treatment facility or his/her representative shall screen or examine systematically in order to determine whether or not mental health services are indeed in the best interest of the applicants for services and, if they are needed, where they might best be obtained. All mental health treatment facilities shall have defined admission criteria. Each facility shall have established procedures for reviewing all applicants for services to determine whether they meet the facility's defined admission criteria. All persons who meet admission criteria are eligible for services and will be provided services in accordance with priorities established by the Office of Mental Health headquarters and individual facilities. If admission to a mental health treatment facility is indicated, appropriate recommendations will be made.

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 28:50-64.

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