On and after July 1, 1997, the commissioner may establish supplementary facilities as geographical extensions of any institution, which shall be operated in connection with and as a part of the institution, and all patients or persons placed or cared for in such supplementary facilities shall be admitted in accordance with the laws relating to the admission of patients or persons in such institution, and such patients or persons shall be subject to all laws and rules and regulations relating to such institution.
K.S.A. 75-7027