R432-102-13. Crisis Intervention Services

(1) If offered, the crisis intervention service shall be organized under the direction of the medical director or designee.

(a) Services shall be available at any hour to persons presenting themselves for assistance.

(b) The following public areas shall be available in the crisis intervention service area:

(i) an interview and treatment area for both individuals and families;

(ii) a reception and control area;

(iii) a public waiting area with telephone, drinking fountain and toilet facilities.

(2) If the hospital chooses not to offer crisis intervention services, the hospital shall have a written referral plan for persons making inquiry regarding such services or presenting themselves for assistance.

(3) The crisis intervention service shall have physician coverage 24 hours a day.

(a) Nursing and other allied health professional staff shall be available in the hospital.

(b) Staff may have collateral duties elsewhere in the hospital, but must be able to respond when needed without adversely affecting patient care or treatment elsewhere in the hospital.

(4) The crisis intervention service shall implement policies and procedures which include admission, treatment, medical procedures and applicable reference materials. Involuntary detention of a person must be done according to hospital policy and Utah Law.