Upon application, if an examination by an admitting physician determines the need for hospitalization, the chief officer of a public hospital shall admit and the chief officer of a private hospital or treatment resource may admit the person. If the service recipient is a child, the chief officer shall notify the child's parent, legal guardian or legal custodian of the admission. Admission is subject to the availability of suitable accommodations.
Structure 2021 Tennessee Code
Title 33 - Mental Health and Substance Abuse and Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Chapter 6 - Mental Health Service
Part 2 - Voluntary Admission to Inpatient Treatment
§ 33-6-202. Admission Upon Finding of Need for Hospitalization
§ 33-6-203. Limitations on Admission of Child
§ 33-6-204. Admissions Review Committee — Members — Expenses
§ 33-6-205. Approval of Commitment
§ 33-6-207. Procedure for Release Following Request
§ 33-6-208. Notification of Parent, Guardian or Custodian Prior to Release of Child