Texas Administrative Code
Title 25 - HEALTH SERVICES
Part 1 - DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES
Chapter 415 - PROVIDER CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES-MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
Subchapter G - DETERMINATION OF MANIFEST DANGEROUSNESS
Section 415.308 - Transfer of an Individual to the MSU/SAU

Current through Reg. 49, No. 38; September 20, 2024

(a) Prior to the transfer of an individual who has been determined manifestly dangerous by a facility review board, the facility CEO will ensure:

(1) the hearing documentation described in § 415.307(3)(A) of this title (relating to Procedures and Requirements Specific to a Facility Review Board) is submitted to the MSU/SAU CEO; and

(2) the individual's treating physician communicates with the MSU/SAU physician who will treat the individual regarding the characteristics of the individual. The individual's treating physician may communicate with another physician at the MSU/SAU if the other physician at the MSU/SAU is the designee of MSU/SAU physician who will treat the individual.

(b) The facility is responsible for the individual's transportation to the MSU/SAU, which will occur as soon as clinically and practicably feasible.

(c) The facility CEO will ensure the following are informed of the individual's transfer to the MSU/SAU when it occurs:

(1) the committing court;

(2) the individual's LAR, if any; and

(3) the local authority that serves the individual's county of residence.

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