ARM 37.106.1614. WRITTEN POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

(1) As required in ARM 37.106.1908, a forensic mental health facility (FMHF) must maintain a policy and procedure manual. The policy and procedure manual must be reviewed and updated as necessary, but at a minimum annually. (2) In addition to the other requirements of ARM 37.106.1908, the manual must include policies and procedures for: (a) security; (b) involuntary administration of medication; (c) client discharge and transfer procedure; (d) client rights and grievances; (e) client admission criteria; (f) restraint and seclusion; (g) establishing fiscal policies governing the management of organizational and individual funds; (h) establishing and maintaining staffing requirements; (i) informing clients of policies pertaining to the FMHF; (j) food services; and (k) the detection, reporting, and investigation of abuse and neglect. (3) The policy and procedure manual must include a current organizational chart delineating the current lines of authority, responsibility, and accountability for the administration and provision of all FMHF client treatment programs and services.