Section 330.1134 - Psychiatric hospitals, psychiatric units, and psychiatric partial hospitalization programs; licensing; criteria; coordination, cooperation, and agreements with state agencies; purpo - Michigan Statutes

MENTAL HEALTH CODE (EXCERPT)
Act 258 of 1974

330.1134 Psychiatric hospitals, psychiatric units, and psychiatric partial hospitalization programs; licensing; criteria; coordination, cooperation, and agreements with state agencies; purpose.

Sec. 134.

(1) The director shall establish a comprehensive system of licensing for psychiatric hospitals, psychiatric units, and psychiatric partial hospitalization programs in the state to protect the public by insuring that these hospitals, units, and programs provide the facilities and the ancillary supporting services necessary to maintain a high quality of patient care. Separate criteria shall be developed for the licensing of partial hospitalization treatment positions and hospital beds for minors.

(2) The director shall coordinate all functions within state government affecting psychiatric hospitals, and shall cooperate with other state agencies that establish standards or requirements for facilities providing mental health care to assure necessary, equitable, and consistent state regulation of these facilities without duplication of inspections or services. The director may enter into agreements with other state agencies to accomplish this purpose.

History: 1974, Act 258, Eff. Aug. 6, 1975 ;-- Am. 1988, Act 155, Imd. Eff. June 14, 1988 ;-- Am. 1994, Act 137, Eff. June 1, 1994