Texas Administrative Code
Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
Chapter 306 - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DELIVERY SYSTEM
Subchapter D - MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES-ADMISSION, DISCHARGE, AND CONTINUITY OF CARE
Division 3 - ADMISSION TO A STATE HOSPITAL OR A FACILITY WITH A CONTRACTED PSYCHIATRIC BED-PROVIDER RESPONSIBILITIES
Section 306.171 - General Admission Criteria for a State Hospital or a Facility with a Contracted Psychiatric Bed
Current through Reg. 50, No. 13; March 28, 2025
(a) With the exceptions of Waco Center for Youth, a maximum-security unit, and an adolescent forensic unit, a state hospital or CPB may admit an individual who has been assessed by an LMHA or LBHA and recommended for inpatient admission only if the individual has a mental illness and because of the mental illness:
(b) An individual's admission to a state hospital or CPB may not occur if the individual:
(c) If an individual arrives at a state hospital or CPB for mental health services, and the designated LMHA or LBHA did not screen or refer the individual as described in § 306.163 of this subchapter (relating to Most Appropriate and Available Treatment Options):
(d) If an LMHA or LBHA authorized an individual's admission to a state hospital or CPB, and the facility determines that the individual does not meet inpatient criteria for admission, the facility must contact the designated LMHA or LBHA to coordinate alternate outpatient community services at the time of the admission denial.
(e) The designated LMHA or LBHA must contact the individual or LAR within 24 hours after being notified that the individual does not meet inpatient admission criteria and notify the individual or LAR that the LMHA or LBHA will provide referrals and referral follow-up for ongoing services as clinically indicated to address the individual's mental health or other needs.