12-24-19-3. Discharge or transfer from institution to least restrictive setting

IN Code § 12-24-19-3 (2019) (N/A)
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Sec. 3. A patient shall be discharged or transferred from a state institution to the least restrictive setting:

(1) when the discharge or transfer is appropriate to the patient's unique needs;

(2) to prevent unnecessary and inappropriate hospitalization; and

(3) in accordance with standards of professional practice.

As added by P.L.40-1994, SEC.54.