Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0940-03-08-.07
Responsibilities of Designated Crisis Response Service
Effective Jan 21, 2004Authority: T.C.A. §§ 4-4-103, 4-5-202, 4-5-204, 33-1-301, 33-1-303, 33-1-305, 33-6-102, 33-6-104, 33-6- 402, 33-6-403, 33-6-404, 33-6-406, and 33-6-427.Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
- (1) Upon request, provide consultation to any physician or psychologist regarding the availability of less drastic alternatives to placement in a hospital or treatment resource.
- (2) Upon notification that the service recipient has been evaluated by a physician or psychologist as described in 0940-03-08-.06 and does not meet emergency involuntary admission criteria, initiate contact with the service recipient in accordance with T.C.A. § 33-6-106(a) to determine outcome and complete follow-up as necessary.
- (3) Document results of follow-up contact and actions taken. EMERGENCY INVOLUNTARY ADMISSIONS
Authority: T.C.A. §§ 4-4-103, 4-5-202, 4-5-204, 33-1-301, 33-1-303, 33-1-305, 33-6-102, 33-6-104, 33-6- 402, 33-6-403, 33-6-404, 33-6-406, and 33-6-427. Administrative History: Original rule filed November 7, 2003; effective January 21, 2004.