HAR §11-175-65. Psychiatric facility emergency examination and admission rights

a) When a person is admitted or delivered for examination to a psychiatric facility, the facility shall ensure that: 175 - 49 2782 11-175-65 (1) The person is inspected immediately for any bruises, marks, possible fractures, other injuries and scars, and that any findings are noted in writing; (2) The person is asked about any physical complaints and any reported are noted in writing; (3) The person is examined by a licensed physician within 3 hours. (b) If an adult consumer is hospitalized under emergency hospitalization provisions and waives the right to notify others, facility staff shall attempt to obtain consent from the consumer to notify the consumer's family or legal representative or legal guardian, and shall notify the consumer's family or legal representative or legal guardian only if consent is obtained. [Eff. and comp DEC 30 1988; comp OCT 19 2007] (Auth: HRS §321-9) (Imp: HRS §334-59)