2025 Session Last amended: 1991 session

§ 245.4883 — Acute Care Hospital Inpatient Services

Plain-Language Summary

Providers of acute care hospital inpatient services for children must meet state health standards, and placement decisions must be based on the child's clinical needs, with appeal rights guaranteed in all contracts.

Practical Notes
If your child needs hospital-level psychiatric care, the county must ensure it is available, and you have the right to appeal admission, continued stay, or discharge decisions.