Montana Code 53-21-180. Discharge plan
53-21-180. Discharge plan. Each patient admitted as an inpatient to a mental health facility must have an individualized discharge plan developed within 10 days after admission. The discharge plan must be updated as necessary. Each individualized discharge plan must contain:
Terms Used In Montana Code 53-21-180
- facility: means the state hospital, the Montana mental health nursing care center, or a hospital, a behavioral health inpatient facility, a mental health center, a residential treatment facility, or a residential treatment center licensed or certified by the department that provides treatment to children or adults with a mental disorder. See Montana Code 53-21-102
- Patient: means a person committed by the court for treatment for any period of time or who is voluntarily admitted for treatment for any period of time. See Montana Code 53-21-102
(1)an anticipated discharge date;
(2)criteria for discharge;
(3)identification of the facility staff member responsible for discharge planning;
(4)identification of the community-based agency or individual who is assisting in arranging postdischarge services;
(5)referrals for financial assistance needed by the patient upon discharge; and
(6)other information necessary to ensure an appropriate discharge and adequate postdischarge services.