1. (1)(a) If the licensee provides psychiatric services, the licensee shall ensure the services are integrated with other departments or services of the hospital according to the nature, extent, and scope of service provided.

   1. (b) If the licensee does not provide psychiatric services, the licensee shall have procedures to transfer patients to a facility that can provide the necessary psychiatric services.
   2. (c) A person appointed and authorized by the hospital administrator shall provide administrative direction of psychiatric services.
   3. (d) A qualified physician who is a member of the medical staff shall define in writing and provide medical direction of psychiatric services.

   4. (e) Psychiatric services shall comply with:

      1. (i) Section R432-101-13, Patient Security;
      2. (ii) Section R432-101-14, Special Treatment Procedure;
      3. (iii) Section R432-101-17, Admission and Discharge;
      4. (iv) Section R432-101-20, Inpatient Services;
      5. (v) Section R432-101-21, Adolescent or Child Treatment Program;
      6. (vi) Section R432-101-22, Residential Treatment Services;
      7. (vii) Section R432-101-23, Physical Restraints, Seclusion, and Behavior Management;
      8. (viii) Section R432-101-24, Involuntary Medication Administration; and
      9. (ix) Section R432-101-35, Penalties.
2. (2) If outreach services are ordered by a physician as part of the plan of care or hospital discharge plan, the outreach services may be provided in a clinic, physician's office, or the patient's home.

KEY: health care facilities

Date of Last Change: June 5, 2026

Notice of Continuation: August 22, 2025

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 26B-1-202; 26B-2-202; 26B-2-203