R432-101-25. Outpatient Emergency Psychiatric Services

(1) If the hospital offers outpatient emergency psychiatric services, the service shall be organized as a service specifically designated for this purpose and under the direction of the medical director or designee.

(a) Services shall be available 24 hours a day to persons presenting themselves for assistance.

(b) If the hospital chooses not to offer emergency outpatient psychiatric services, it shall have a written plan for referral of persons making inquiry regarding such services or presenting themselves for assistance.

(2) The outpatient service shall be supported by policies and procedures including admission, and treatment procedures, and medical and psychiatric reference materials.

(3) Involuntary detention of a person must be according to applicable hospital policy and Utah Law.