LOS ANGELES COUNTY
DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH
  Policy 304.02 Out of County/State Transport of Mental Health Clients
 
Policy Category:  Clinical
Distribution Level:  Directly Operated
Policy Manager: Health Access and Integration
 
Approved by Curley L. Bonds, MD, Chief Medical Officer
Reviewed and Approved by Clinical Policy Committee on Mar 06, 2024
I.  PURPOSE
 
This policy provides the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health (DMH) with standards and procedures to screen, approve, and coordinate the escorted transportation of clients to clinical destinations outside of Los Angeles County.

This policy shall not be used when considering the transport of clients by ambulance or other means within Los Angeles County.
 
II.  DEFINITION
 
No definitions are associated with this policy.
 
III.  POLICY
 
DMH shall permit transportation of mental health clients (voluntary or involuntary) to clinical facilities or to responsible
family-supported destinations outside of Los Angeles County when the client meets eligibility requirements.

DMH shall provide staff transportation escorts who meet the specified requirements.
 
IV.  PROCEDURES
 
Procedures - Out of State/County Transport of Mental Health Clients
 
V.  AUTHORITIES
 
VI.  ATTACHMENT
 
Out-of-County/State Transport - Client and Escort Eligibility Requirements