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645.180 Convalescent leave for involuntary patient -- Rehospitalization.
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Upon notice to the court, an authorized staff physician may release an
involuntary patient on convalescent leave not to exceed ninety (90) days. The
physician may authorize convalescent leave only if he concludes that the
patient would not present a danger or a threat of danger to himself or others
during such a leave. Release on convalescent leave shall terminate the
involuntary hospitalization order and shall include provisions for a jointly
developed treatment plan by the hospital and by the provider of outpatient care
who will provide follow-up care and the continual monitoring of the patient's
condition by the provider.
If there is reason to believe that the patient meets the criteria for involuntary
hospitalization, the cabinet, an authorized staff physician of the hospital or
other interested person may file a petition for certification or may proceed with
an emergency hospitalization under KRS 645.120.
At the conclusion of a convalescent leave, the child may be readmitted to the
hospital voluntarily, the child may be discharged or, if appropriate, the cabinet,
an authorized staff physician, or other interested person may file a petition for
certification or may proceed with an emergency hospitalization under KRS
645.120.
Effective:April 10, 1988
History: Amended 1988 Ky. Acts ch. 350, sec. 122, effective April 10, 1988. -Created 1986 Ky. Acts ch. 423, sec. 163, effective July 1, 1987.
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