Administrative Rules of Montana
Department 37 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Chapter 37.106 - HEALTH CARE FACILITIES
Subchapter 37.106.16 - Minimum Standards for a Forensic Mental Health Facility
Rule 37.106.1614 - WRITTEN POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

Universal Citation: MT Admin Rules 37.106.1614

Current through Register Vol. 18, September 20, 2024

(1) As required in ARM 37.106.1908, a forensic mental health facility (FMHF) must maintain a policy and procedure manual. The policy and procedure manual must be reviewed and updated as necessary, but at a minimum annually.

(2) In addition to the other requirements of ARM 37.106.1908, the manual must include policies and procedures for:

(a) security;

(b) involuntary administration of medication;

(c) client discharge and transfer procedure;

(d) client rights and grievances;

(e) client admission criteria;

(f) restraint and seclusion;

(g) establishing fiscal policies governing the management of organizational and individual funds;

(h) establishing and maintaining staffing requirements;

(i) informing clients of policies pertaining to the FMHF;

(j) food services; and

(k) the detection, reporting, and investigation of abuse and neglect.

(3) The policy and procedure manual must include a current organizational chart delineating the current lines of authority, responsibility, and accountability for the administration and provision of all FMHF client treatment programs and services.

AUTH: 50-5-103, MCA; IMP: 50-5-103, 50-5-204, MCA

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