1. A. The warden shall:

   1. (1) Ensure that an admission to a mental hospital is limited to a Maryland Department of Health psychiatric hospital; and
   2. (2) Comply with the requirements for an involuntary admission under Health-General Article, §§10-613—10-617, Annotated Code of Maryland.

2. B. A Division institution transferring an inmate shall provide the Maryland Department of Health psychiatric hospital with the following information:

   1. (1) Current condition of inmate;
   2. (2) The inmate's medical and psychiatric history;
   3. (3) Circumstances threatening the life or safety of the inmate or others; and
   4. (4) Current medication and other treatment being provided to the inmate.
3. C. A Division institution that transfers an inmate to a Maryland Department of Health psychiatric hospital shall pick up and return the inmate to the Division institution following notification by the Maryland Department of Health psychiatric hospital that the inmate is ready to be discharged from the hospital.
4. D. The Commissioner shall develop directives to standardize operations of a Division mental health unit.

Authority: Correctional Services Article, §2-109(c), Annotated Code of Maryland

Effective date: May 27, 1991 (18:10 Md. R. 1117)