Section 645.250 - Authority to promulgate administrative regulations(1) The cabinet may promulgate administrative regulations to implement the provisions of this chapter.(2) The Department of Juvenile Justice may promulgate administrative regulations to implement the provisions of this chapter.(3) The cabinet shall promulgate administrative regulations to insure that necessary and appropriate treatment is provided to children hospitalized under this chapter, including the establishment of:(a) Reasonable time periods in which an individualized written treatment plan shall be developed, reviewed, and revised in accordance with each child's needs and progress; and(b) Procedures so that a hospitalized child, his parent or other person exercising custodial control or supervision, including the state if applicable, can obtain an independent medical review of the appropriateness of decisions made to continue hospitalization or to discharge a child.(4) The cabinet and the department shall not promulgate administrative regulations under this chapter which conflict.Effective:7/15/1998
Amended 1998, Ky. Acts ch. 443, sec. 27, effective7/15/1998. -- Created 1986 Ky. Acts ch. 423, sec. 170, effective 7/1/1987.