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Here is some sample content from Transfer for Admission to Inpatient Psychiatric Setting:

	POLICY: It is the policy of the Partial Hospitalization Program to assist patients in their recovery process by transferring patients to a level of care which optimally meets the clinical needs of the patient. PROCEDURE: When transferring a patient to a higher level of care, the following procedure will be used: Apprise the attending psychiatrist of the staff's current assessment of the patient and recommendations for inpatient admission. If the patient refuses admission to the inpatient unit, the psychiatric emergency team may be called to assess and possibly institute an involuntary...
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	...admission to the inpatient unit, the psychiatric emergency team may be called to assess and possibly institute an involuntary hold. Transportation may be via ambulance or cab, with an escort, to the inpatient unit. Copies of pertinent data from the medical record will accompany the patient. Hold a brief staff conference to review patient's clinical status and possibility of return to program. SUBJECT: TRANSFER FOR ADMISSION TO INPATIENT REFERENCE #2304 PSYCHIATRIC SETTING PAGE: ...