Utah Administrative Code
Topic - Health
Title R432 - Health Care Facility Licensing
Rule R432-101 - Specialty Hospital - Psychiatric
Section R432-101-25 - Outpatient Emergency Psychiatric Services
Universal Citation: UT Admin Code R 432-101-25
Current through Bulletin 2024-06, March 15, 2024
(1)
(a) If
the hospital offers outpatient emergency psychiatric services, the service
shall be organized as a service specifically designated for this purpose and
under the direction of the medical director or designee.
(b) The licensee shall ensure services are
available 24 hours a day to individuals presenting themselves for
assistance.
(c) If the licensee
does not offer emergency outpatient psychiatric services, the licensee shall
have a written plan for referral of persons making inquiry regarding such
services or presenting themselves for assistance.
(2) The licensee shall ensure the outpatient service is supported by policies and procedures including admission and treatment procedures, and medical and psychiatric reference materials.
(3) The licensee shall ensure involuntary detention of an individual is according to applicable hospital policy and in compliance with Sections 26B-5-3 through 26B-5-5.
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