This chapter establishes minimum standards for the operation of LTSRs for individuals with serious mental illness. See §§ 5320.31 and 5320.32(1)(2) (relating to admission criteria; and admission authorization) for information pertaining to admission criteria and authorization. This chapter is applicable only to counties affected by the closure or consolidation of a State mental hospital, or where a county/State hospital integrated project has been approved by the Department or where operation of LTSRs are included in an approved county plan.
55 Pa. Code § 5320.1