GroundRules
O.C.G.A. § 37-7-161: Securing of least restrictive alternative placement; assisting patient in securing placement in noninstitutional community facilities and programs.
Where this section sits in the code
- TITLE 37 Mental Health
- CHAPTER 7 Hospitalization and Treatment of Alcoholics, Drug Dependent Individuals, and Drug Abusers
- Article 6 Rights and Privileges of Patients, Their Representatives, and Others Generally
- PART 2 Rights and Privileges as to Manner of Care and Treatment and as to Maintenance and Release of Clinical Records
It is the policy of the state that the least restrictive alternative placement be secured for every patient at every stage of his medical treatment and care. It shall be the duty of the facility to assist the patient in securing placement in noninstitutional community facilities and programs.
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