(a) If a resident is classified as high risk for suicidal behavior, the facility shall immediately notify the sending agency for transfer or release. Documentation of this notification shall be maintained including the date, time, name, and jurisdiction of the person notified.
(b) If immediate transfer or release is not possible, the facility shall refer the resident classified as high risk for suicidal behavior to a mental health provider or mental health care facility for further assessment or intervention. The referral shall be made within two hours after classification. The facility shall maintain written documentation of the referral that includes:
  (1) the name and title of the mental health provider or mental health care facility notified;
  (2) the date and time of the referral;
  (3) the method of referral; and
  (4) a brief description of the response provided by the mental health provider or the responsive document from the mental health provider.

Source Note: The provisions of this §355.534 adopted to be effective November 15, 2013, 38 TexReg 7973