Oklahoma Administrative Code (Last Updated: March 11, 2021) |
TITLE 450. Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services |
Chapter 30. Standards and Criteria For State-Operated Inpatient Services |
Subchapter 9. Role of State-Operated Inpatient Psychiatric Units |
SECTION 450:30-9-7. Referral assistance to be provided by the state-operated psychiatric inpatient unit
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- The state-operated psychiatric inpatient unit shall assure that procedures are published and followed related to activities which may be initiated at the local level to assist with admissions to the state-operated psychiatric inpatient unit on a consumer's behalf with signed consumer consent. These shall involve the following:(1) Evaluation and assessment for consideration of admission to the state-operated psychiatric inpatient unit if performed by a community mental health center or alcohol or drug program and,(2) Communication with local law enforcement and courts regarding the appropriate referral process and appropriate court orders.