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Chapter 9 – Health Care Services

Article 2 – Mental Health Services

Revised July 11, 1995

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91020.7 Routine Referrals

  • The treating physician at any facility may initiate a referral to any psychiatric resource by contacting the designated facility Chief Psychiatrist (CP) or equivalent. The referring facility shall arrange transportation. The receiving facility may request further evaluation prior to transfer.

  • Placement and assignment procedures for psychiatric treatment categories, including documentation and CSRClassification Staff Representative endorsement, shall be as outlined in the DOMDepartment Operations Manual 62050 and 62080.