Provision of mandatory pre-screening services shall be contained in the terms of the contracts negotiated between community mental health centers and the department. Failure to develop and implement an approved mandatory pre-screening plan will constitute a failure to meet contract requirements.

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 32-2-602, 33-1-203, and 33-1-204. Administrative History: Original rule filed October 17, 1978; effective December 1, 1978. Repeal by Public Chapter 969; effective July 1, 1984. New rule filed November 27, 1985; effective December 31, 1985.