Pennsylvania Code
Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES
Part VI - Mental Health/Intellectual Disability/Autism Manual
Subpart C - Administration and Fiscal Management
Chapter 4210 - DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES AND SERVICE AREAS
BASE SERVICE UNIT
Section 4210.22 - Functions
Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 44, November 2, 2024
Within its assigned area, the base service unit shall carry out at least the following functions:
(1) Provide an intake study and make recommendations to the Administrator under § 4210.6 (relating to scope of the program) or make appropriate referrals.
(2) Develop a comprehensive treatment program for persons determined to be in need of service.
(3) Be responsible for the continuity of the treatment program for patients and coordinate the services he receives.
(4) Maintain continuous liaison with State facilities in which patients from the area served by the base service unit are receiving inpatient care, so that collaborative planning is undertaken for these patients.
(5) Furnish as much treatment service as feasible on its own initiative or at the request of a provider of service.
(6) Maintain central files for each patient in its area.
