Revised Code of Washington - RCW Title 71 Mental Illness - Section 71.34.510 Notice to parents when minor admitted to inpatient treatment without parental consent

§ 71.34.510. Notice to parents when minor admitted to inpatient treatment without parental consent

The administrator of the treatment facility shall provide notice to the parents of a minor when the minor is voluntarily admitted to inpatient treatment under RCW 71.34.500. The notice shall be in the form most likely to reach the parent within twenty-four hours of the minor's voluntary admission and shall advise the parent: (1) That the minor has been admitted to inpatient treatment; (2) of the location and telephone number of the facility providing such treatment; (3) of the name of a professional person on the staff of the facility providing treatment who is designated to discuss the minor's need for inpatient treatment with the parent; and (4) of the medical necessity for admission.

[1998 c 296 § 15. Formerly RCW 71.34.044.]

Notes:
     Findings -- Intent -- Part headings not law -- Short title -- 1998 c 296: See notes following RCW 74.13.025.

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