California § 6002.15 - Prior to accepting the written authorization for treatment, the facility shall as

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§ 6002.15. Prior to accepting the written authorization for treatment, the facility shall as

(a) Prior to accepting the written authorization for treatment, the facility shall assure that a representative of the facility has given a full explanation of the treatment philosophy of the facility, including, where applicable, the use of seclusion and restraint, the use of medication, and the degree of involvement of family members in the minor’s treatment to the parent, guardian or other person entitled to the minor’s custody. This explanation shall be given orally and in writing, and shall be documented in the minor’s treatment record upon completion. (b) As part of the admission process, the professional person responsible for the minor’s admission shall affirm in writing that the minor meets the admission criteria as specified above. (c) Upon admission, a facility specified in Section 6002.10 shall do all of the following: (1) Inform the minor in writing of the availability of an independent clinical review of his or her further inpatient treatment. The notice shall be witnessed and signed by an appropriate representative of the facility. (2) Within one working day, notify the patients’ rights advocate, as defined in Article 2 (commencing with Section 5540) of Chapter 5.2, regarding the admission of the minor. (3) Provide all minors with a booklet promulgated by the State Department of Health Care Services outlining the specific rights of minors in mental health facilities. The booklet shall include the phone number of the local advocate and the hours that he or she may be reached.

Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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