Sec. 4. Within the limits of appropriated funds, the division shall provide by written contract a continuum of care in the community for appropriate patients who are discharged or transferred under this chapter that does the following:
(1) Integrates services.
(2) Facilitates provision of appropriate services to patients.
(3) Ensures continuity of care, so that a patient is not discharged or transferred without adequate and appropriate community services.
(4) Provides services that:
(A) promote behavioral health; and
(B) prevent and treat mental illness and addiction.
As added by P.L.40-1994, SEC.54. Amended by P.L.143-2011, SEC.28.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 24. State Institutions
Chapter 19. Community Care for Individuals With Mental Illness
12-24-19-1. Applicability of Chapter
12-24-19-3. Discharge or Transfer From Institution to Least Restrictive Setting
12-24-19-4. Continuum of Care
12-24-19-5. Maximization of Funding