1. (1) The licensee shall ensure that if crisis intervention services are offered, they are organized under the direction of the medical director or designee and comply with the following:

   1. (a) services are available at any hour to individuals presenting for assistance; and

   2. (b) the following public areas are available in the crisis intervention service area:

      1. (i) an interview and treatment area for both individuals and families;
      2. (ii) a reception and control area; and
      3. (iii) a public waiting area with telephone, drinking fountain, and toilet facilities.
2. (2) If the licensee chooses not to offer crisis intervention services, the licensee shall have a written referral plan for persons making inquiry regarding such services or presenting themselves for assistance.

3. (3) The licensee shall ensure:

   1. (a) the crisis intervention service has physician coverage 24 hours a day;
   2. (b) nursing and other allied health professional staff are available in the hospital;
   3. (c) staff may have collateral duties elsewhere in the hospital, but shall be able to respond when needed without adversely affecting patient care or treatment elsewhere in the hospital; and

   4. (d) the crisis intervention service implements policies and procedures that include:

      1. (i) admission;
      2. (ii) treatment;
      3. (iii) medical procedures;
      4. (iv) applicable reference materials; and
      5. (v) involuntary detention of a person is done according to hospital policy and Utah law.

KEY: health care facilities

Date of Last Change: July 28, 2023

Notice of Continuation: August 22, 2025

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