Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 48 - PUBLIC HEALTH-GENERAL
Part III - Mental Health Services
Chapter 5 - Standards for Community Mental Health
Subchapter A - Centers and Clinics
Section III-515 - Intake and Admission Policies
Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024
A. There shall be a written statement defining eligibility for services and clearly delineating intake or admission policies or procedures. The plan shall include descriptions of screening procedures, emergency care, crisis intervention, walk-in services, or other brief or short-term services provided.
B. A waiting list for admission should be avoided.
C. The admission staff shall assess the need for outpatient treatment in relation to the patients' needs, the services of the facility, family and community resources, and other forms of intervention available.
D. The patient shall participate in the intake process to the extent appropriate and in the decision that treatment is indicated.
E. The patient or his legal representative shall sign an authorization for his treatment at the time of admission.
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with PL 94 :63, the Community Mental Health Centers' Act of 1975 and R.S.1950, Title 28, §203.
