INPATIENT HOSPITAL ACTIVITIES—DETOXIFICATION

§ 710.21. Admission—detoxification.

 (a)  Admission procedures other than initial medical or psychiatric care shall be performed at a time when the patient is mentally and physically capable of comprehension and response.

 (b)  Admission procedures shall include documentation of the following:

   (1)  Histories, which include the following:

     (i)   Medical history.

     (ii)   Drug or alcohol history, or both.

     (iii)   Personal history.

   (2)  Consent to treatment.

   (3)  Physical examination.

   (4)  Psychosocial evaluation.

Cross References

   This section cited in 28 Pa. Code §  710.3 (relating to organization); and 31 Pa. Code §  89.621 (relating to inpatient detoxification services).

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