Section 79609 - Psychiatrist/Psychologist Service(a) Psychiatrist/psychologist services means consultative services to inmate-patients of a correctional treatment center including diagnostic psychological assessment and treatment. Primary services may also be provided to inmates not requiring admission to a licensed bed.(b) Inmate-patients requiring 24-hour treatment for a mental disorder shall be admitted to a correctional treatment center only if the facility meets the requirements for a mental health treatment program or has policies, procedures and sufficient staff to handle the emergency, pending transfer to a licensed psychiatric facility.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 22, § 79609
1. New section filed 6-10-94; operative 1-1-96 pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 1250 (Register 94, No. 23). Note: Authority cited: Sections 208(a) and 1267.10(a), Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 1250(j) and 1254, Health and Safety Code.
1. New section filed 6-10-94; operative 1-1-96 pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 1250 (Register 94, No. 23).