Chapter 246C — Title

246C.01 Title Establishes the short title for this chapter as the Direct Care and Treatment Act. 246C.015 Definitions Defines key terms used throughout the Direct Care and Treatment Act, including chief executive officer, commissioner, … 246C.02 Direct Care and Treatment; Establishment Establishes Direct Care and Treatment as a state agency responsible for operating treatment facilities and programs for … 246C.03 Lists the facilities, programs, and services operated by Direct Care and Treatment, including secure treatment … 246C.04 Transfer of Duties Establishes the powers and duties of Direct Care and Treatment, including authority to operate facilities, employ staff, … 246C.05 Employee Protections for Establishing Direct Care and Treatment Establishes financial management requirements for Direct Care and Treatment, including budgeting, accounting, billing, … 246C.06 Executive Board; Membership; Governance Creates the Direct Care and Treatment executive board, defines its membership, and establishes its governance … 246C.07 Powers and Duties of Executive Board Defines the duties and responsibilities of the Direct Care and Treatment executive board, including strategic planning, … 246C.08 Chief Executive Officer; Service; Duties Establishes the position of chief executive officer for Direct Care and Treatment, defines qualifications, and outlines … 246C.09 Office of Executive Medical Director Creates the position of executive medical director within Direct Care and Treatment and defines the role, … 246C.091 Direct Care and Treatment Accounts Establishes additional clinical oversight positions and their qualifications within Direct Care and Treatment … 246C.10 Forensic Services Establishes personnel management authority for Direct Care and Treatment, including hiring, employee classification, … 246C.11 State-operated, Community-based Programs Governs patient rights, grievance procedures, and protections for individuals receiving services through Direct Care and … 246C.12 Required Inpatient Services Establishes data practices and privacy protections for patient information held by Direct Care and Treatment, consistent … 246C.13 Minnesota Sex Offender Program Governs the admission, transfer, and discharge processes for individuals in Direct Care and Treatment facilities and … 246C.14 Indians, Facilities for Treatment Addresses billing, cost recovery, and county financial responsibility for individuals receiving services from Direct … 246C.15 Provision of Firearms and Explosives Background Check Information Contains reporting requirements for Direct Care and Treatment, including reports to the legislature and relevant … 246C.16 Property Management Contains transition provisions for implementing the Direct Care and Treatment Act, including transfer of … 246C.18 Funding, Redesigns, and Closures Governs the use of restrictive procedures, including seclusion and restraint, in Direct Care and Treatment facilities, … 246C.19 Physical Examinations for Employment Required Addresses community-based treatment services and transition planning for individuals moving from secure facilities to … 246C.191 Regional Center and Community-based Facility Employees Contains provisions for community preparation services and supervised release planning for individuals transitioning … 246C.20 Contract With Department of Human Services for Administrative Services Contains provisions related to facility operations, maintenance, and capital improvements for Direct Care and Treatment … 246C.21 Interview Expenses Establishes advisory councils and stakeholder engagement requirements for Direct Care and Treatment to receive input … 246C.211 Federal Grants for Minnesota Indians Establishes requirements for the ombudsman or patient advocate function within Direct Care and Treatment to address …