Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 22, § 77089 - Affiliation with General Acute Care Hospitals

(a) All facilities shall have a current written agreement for medical services with one or more general acute care hospitals and shall maintain a current copy of such agreements for review by the Department. The agreements shall include, but not be limited to:

(1) Whether the general acute care hospital agrees to medically screen and conduct physical examinations of patients for admission to the psychiatric health facility and the procedure by which such screening and examination will be provided.

(2) The procedure for patient transfer from the psychiatric health facility to the hospital for inpatient medical or psychiatric care.

(3) The availability of medical services for patients of the psychiatric health facility, and the procedure by which such service will be provided.

(4) The specific means by which patients who require such medical services will be transported to the hospital or medical facility.

Notes

Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 22, § 77089

1. New section filed 4-15-87, operative 5-15-87 (Register 87, No. 16).

Note: Authority cited: Sections 208(a) and 1275, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 1275.1, Health and Safety Code.

1. New section filed 4-15-87, operative 5-15-87 (Register 87, No. 16).