50 Pa. Stat. § 7116

Current through Pa Acts 2024-53, 2024-56 through 2024-111
Section 7116 - Continuity of care
(a) It shall be the responsibility of the facility administration to refer those voluntary and involuntary patients discharged from State institutional programs to the appropriate county mental health and mental retardation program.
(b) The county mental health and mental retardation program shall, pursuant to Article III of the "Mental Health and Mental Retardation Act of 1966," receive referrals from State-operated facilities and shall be responsible for the treatment needs of county residents discharged from institutions pursuant to Article II and III of this Act.

50 P.S. § 7116

1976, July 9, P.L. 817, No. 143, § 116, added 1978, Nov. 26, P.L. 1362, No. 324, § 1, effective in 60 days.