37.106.1614 WRITTEN POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
(1) As required in ARM 37.106.1908, a forensic mental health facility (FMHF) must maintain a policy and procedure manual. The policy and procedure manual must be reviewed and updated as necessary, but at a minimum annually.
(2) In addition to the other requirements of ARM 37.106.1908, the manual must include policies and procedures for:
(a) security;
(b) involuntary administration of medication;
(c) client discharge and transfer procedure;
(d) client rights and grievances;
(e) client admission criteria;
(f) restraint and seclusion;
(g) establishing fiscal policies governing the management of organizational and individual funds;
(h) establishing and maintaining staffing requirements;
(i) informing clients of policies pertaining to the FMHF;
(j) food services; and
(k) the detection, reporting, and investigation of abuse and neglect.
(3) The policy and procedure manual must include a current organizational chart delineating the current lines of authority, responsibility, and accountability for the administration and provision of all FMHF client treatment programs and services.
History: 50-5-103, MCA; IMP, 50-5-103, 50-5-204, MCA; NEW, 2016 MAR p. 144, Eff. 1/23/16.