§ 4143. — 4143. (Amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 26, Sec. 48.)

California § 4143.

• Jurisdiction: California
• Code WIC: Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC
• Div. 4.: DIVISION 4. MENTAL HEALTH
• Part 2.: PART 2. ADMINISTRATION OF STATE INSTITUTIONS FOR THE MENTALLY DISORDERED
• Ch. 1.: CHAPTER 1. Jurisdiction and General Government

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(a)
Commencing July 1, 2015, and subject to available funding, the State Department of State Hospitals may establish and maintain pilot enhanced treatment programs (ETPs), as defined in Section 1265.9 of the Health and Safety Code, and evaluate the effectiveness of intensive, evidence-based clinical therapy and treatment of patients described in Section 4144.
(b)
At least 60 days prior to activating an ETP, the State Department of State Hospitals shall submit written draft policies and procedures that will guide the operation of the ETP, including, but not limited to,
admittance criteria, staffing levels, services to be provided to patients, a transition planning process, and training requirements, to the appropriate policy and fiscal committees of the Legislature and to the Joint Legislative Budget Committee.

Legislative History

Amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 26, Sec. 48. (SB 85) Effective June 24, 2015.