If a hospital provides psychiatric services, the hospital shall comply with the following requirements:
- (1) Psychiatric services must be under the supervision of a licensed psychiatrist on a 24-hour basis.
- (2) Psychiatric service staff must include a sufficient number of adjunctive therapists to provide restorative and rehabilitation services for the number of patients accommodated.
- (3) A licensed registered nurse or a licensed practical nurse under the supervision of a registered nurse shall be in charge 24 hours a day.
Authorizing statute(s): Sec. 50-5-103 and 50-5-404, MCA
Implementing statute(s): Sec. 50-5-103, 50-5-204 and 50-5-404, MCA
History: NEW, 1980 MAR p. 1587, Eff. 6/13/80; TRANS, from DHES, 2002 MAR p. 185.