Common use of VOLUNTARY ADMISSIONS Clause in Contracts

VOLUNTARY ADMISSIONS. 148. Any patient whose admission is characterized as voluntary shall be continuously reviewed so that if the patient withdraws his consent to a voluntary admission, the withdrawal is noted in the record and discharge or involuntary commitment proceedings are initiated. The superintendent shall require that any voluntary patient whose treatment and discharge plan has not been reviewed during any six month period by the Maine District Court or pursuant to this subsection, be examined by two AMHI psychiatrists or psychologists who are not directly involved in the patient's treatment. If either of these examiners determines that the patient objects to hospitalization or does not require further hospitalization, the superintendent shall require that discharge or involuntary commitment proceedings be initiated, whichever is appropriate given the examination findings.