R432-102-13. Crisis Intervention Services

(1) The licensee shall ensure that if crisis intervention services are offered, they are organized under the direction of the medical director or designee and comply with the following: (a) services are available at any hour to individuals presenting for assistance; and (b) the following public areas are available in the crisis intervention service area: (i) an interview and treatment area for both individuals and families; (ii) a reception and control area; and (iii) a public waiting area with telephone, drinking fountain, and toilet facilities. (2) If the licensee chooses not to offer crisis intervention services, the licensee shall have a written referral plan for persons making inquiry regarding such services or presenting themselves for assistance. (3) The licensee shall ensure: (a) the crisis intervention service has physician coverage 24 hours a day; (b) nursing and other allied health professional staff are available in the hospital; (c) staff may have collateral duties elsewhere in the hospital, but shall be able to respond when needed without adversely affecting patient care or treatment elsewhere in the hospital; and (d) the crisis intervention service implements policies and procedures that include: (i) admission; (ii) treatment; (iii) medical procedures; (iv) applicable reference materials; and (v) involuntary detention of a person is done according to hospital policy and Utah law.