2009 Montana Code Annotated
TITLE 53. SOCIAL SERVICES AND INSTITUTIONS
CHAPTER 21. MENTALLY ILL
Part 1. Treatment of the Seriously Mentally Ill
53-21-180. Discharge plan.
53-21-180. Discharge plan. Each patient admitted as an inpatient to a mental health facility must have an individualized discharge plan developed within 10 days after admission. The discharge plan must be updated as necessary. Each individualized discharge plan must contain:
(1) an anticipated discharge date;
(2) criteria for discharge;
(3) identification of the facility staff member responsible for discharge planning;
(4) identification of the community-based agency or individual who is assisting in arranging postdischarge services;
(5) referrals for financial assistance needed by the patient upon discharge; and
(6) other information necessary to ensure an appropriate discharge and adequate postdischarge services.
History: En. Sec. 3, Ch. 293, L. 1993; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 247, L. 1999.
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