Summary


This rule provides guidance on: 1) the priorities for treatment services; 2) the rights of individuals participating in services; 3) a process for Local Mental Health Authorities (LMHAs) and Local Substance Abuse Authorities (LSAAs) to set policies on fees for service; 4) the LMHA/LSAA program standards; 5) the formula for allocation of funding; 6) the allocation of Utah State Hospital (Hospital) beds to LMHAs; 7) the admission to the Hospital and coordination of care; 8) the determining the proper LMHA under special situations; 9) the transfer planning between LMHAs from the Hospital; 10) conflict resolution processes; and 11) prohibited items and devices on the grounds of public mental health facilities.