(a) The CSU staff member coordinating the individual's discharge must notify the parent, LAR, or adult caregiver of the pending discharge of a child or adolescent, unless clinically contraindicated, in accordance with §568.82(b) of this title (relating to Discharge Notices and Release of Minors). If the treatment team believes notifying the individual's parent, LAR, or adult caregiver is clinically contraindicated, CSU staff must notify Texas Department of Family Protective Services.
(b) In accordance with Texas Health and Safety Code §576.007, before discharging any adult, the CSU staff member coordinating the individual's discharge must make a reasonable effort to notify the individual's LAR, adult caregiver, and others authorized by the individual and LAR or adult caregiver, of the discharge if the individual, LAR, or adult caregiver grants permission for the notification.
(c) Upon discharge, the CSU staff member coordinating the individual's discharge must provide the individual with written notification of the existence, purpose, telephone number, and address of the protection and advocacy system established in Texas, in accordance with 25 TAC Chapter 404, Subchapter E (relating to Rights of Persons Receiving Mental Health Services) and required by Texas Health and Safety Code §576.008.

Source Note: The provisions of this §306.73 adopted to be effective May 27, 2021, 46 TexReg 3257