§ 11.112. Interim immediate action.

 (a)  In instances set forth in §  11.111(b) (relating to notification), the center director shall take appropriate interim immediate action to protect the health and safety of the client and others in the center.

 (b)  Appropriate interim immediate action includes steps which a responsible person would take in a potentially volatile or dangerous situation, such as one or more of the following:

   (1)  Preventing the client from harming himself or others.

   (2)  Calling the police.

   (3)  Notifying local emergency mental health officials.

   (4)  Notifying the client’s physician.

   (5)  Notifying the client’s responsible party and family.

   (6)  Arranging to have the client transferred.

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