(a) A referring entity must:
(1) complete the PL1 for an individual seeking admission
into a NF;
(2) contact a NF selected by the individual or LAR
to notify the NF of the individual's interest in admission; and
(3) provide the completed PL1 as follows:
(A) to the NF selected by the individual or LAR:
(i) for an individual who is being admitted through
an expedited admission or an exempted hospital discharge; or
(ii) for an individual who is being admitted through
a preadmission process and is not suspected of having MI, ID, or DD;
and
(B) to the LIDDA, LMHA, or LBHA, as applicable, for
an individual who is suspected of having MI, ID, or DD, and is being
admitted through a preadmission process.
(b) If a referring entity is a family member, LAR,
other personal representative selected by the individual, or a representative
from an emergency placement source, the referring entity may request
assistance from the NF, LIDDA, LMHA, or LBHA in completing the PL1.
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