Minn. Stat. § 245.4879

Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 8, August 19, 2024

Section 245.4879 - EMERGENCY SERVICES

Subdivision 1.Availability of emergency services.

County boards must provide or contract for enough mental health emergency services within the county to meet the needs of children, and children's families when clinically appropriate, in the county who are experiencing an emotional crisis or emotional disturbance. The county board shall ensure that parents, providers, and county residents are informed about when and how to access emergency mental health services for children. A child or the child's parent may be required to pay a fee according to section 245.481. Emergency service providers shall not delay the timely provision of emergency service because of delays in determining this fee or because of the unwillingness or inability of the parent to pay the fee. Emergency services must include assessment, crisis intervention, and appropriate case disposition. Emergency services must:

(1) promote the safety and emotional stability of children with emotional disturbances or emotional crises;

(2) minimize further deterioration of the child with emotional disturbance or emotional crisis;

(3) help each child with an emotional disturbance or emotional crisis to obtain ongoing care and treatment; and

(4) prevent placement in settings that are more intensive, costly, or restrictive than necessary and appropriate to meet the child's needs.

Subd. 2. [repealed by 2021 amendment]

Minn. Stat. § 245.4879

1989 c 282 art 4 s 46; 1990 c 568 art 5 s 18; 1991 c 312 s 2

Amended by 2021 Minn. Laws, ch. 30,s 17-113, eff. 7/1/2021.