Problems with continuity of care; reporting

Ind. Code § 12-24-12-4, under Chapter 12. Monitoring of Patients Discharged From State Institutions and the Use of Community Residential Programs.

Ind. Code § 12-24-12-4

Sec. 4. (a) If a community mental health center is aware of problems with continuity of care for a discharged or placed individual, the community mental health center shall contact: (1) the discharged or placed individual; (2) the treatment provider; (3) the residential provider; or (4) the state institution from which the individual has been discharged or placed; and attempt to resolve any problems. (b) If the treatment or residential problems continue and are significant, the community mental health center shall report these findings to the director. [Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-14-30-2(d).] As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.40-1994, SEC.51; P.L.188-2013, SEC.15.