(a) Transfer of an individual committed to a state
supported living center (SSLC).
(1) An individual committed to an SSLC for residential
services may be transferred to a state hospital for mental health
care if a licensed physician of the SSLC determines after an examination
that care, treatment, and rehabilitation in a state hospital is in
the best interest of the individual.
(2) The individual will be returned to the SSLC within
30 calendar days unless a court order transferring the individual
is obtained by the state hospital as described in paragraph (3) of
this subsection.
(3) If the state hospital determines hospitalization
of the individual is necessary for longer than 30 calendar days, the
state hospital will request from the committing court an order transferring
the individual to the state hospital. In support of the request, the
state hospital will submit two certificates of medical examination
for a mental illness to the court, as described in Texas Health and
Safety Code §574.011, stating that the individual:
(A) is a person with a mental illness; and
(B) requires observation or treatment in the state
hospital.
(4) If the state hospital determines an individual
who has been transferred to a state hospital under a court order no
longer requires hospitalization, the state hospital will request that
the committing court approve the return of the individual to the SSLC,
in accordance with Texas Health and Safety Code §594.045.
(b) Transfer of an Individual voluntarily admitted
to an SSLC. An individual admitted to an SSLC under a regular voluntary
admission for residential services may be transferred to a state hospital
only if the individual consents to the transfer.
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