Posted: May 15th, 2023

Explain your state laws for involuntary psychiatric holds

THE ASSIGNMENT
In 2–3 pages, address the following:

Explain your state laws for involuntary psychiatric holds for child and adult psychiatric emergencies. Include who can hold a patient and for how long, who can release the emergency hold, and who can pick up the patient after a hold is released.
Explain the differences among emergency hospitalization for evaluation/psychiatric hold, inpatient commitment, and outpatient commitment in your state.
Explain the difference between capacity and competency in mental health contexts.
Select one of the following topics, and explain one legal issue and one ethical issue related to this topic that may apply within the context of treating psychiatric emergencies: patient autonomy, EMTALA, confidentiality, HIPAA privacy rule, HIPAA security rule, protected information, legal gun ownership, career obstacles (security clearances/background checks), and payer source.
Identify one evidence-based suicide risk assessment that you could use to screen patients.
Identify one evidence-based violence risk assessment that you could use to screen patients.
Attach copies of or links to the suicide and violence risk assessments you selected.

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIn 2–3 pages, address the following: • Explain your state laws for involuntary psychiatric holds for child and adult psychiatric emergencies. Include who can hold a patient and for how long, who can release the emergency hold, and who can pick up the patient after a hold is released.

15 to >13.0 ptsExcellent 90%–100%
The response includes a thorough and well-organized explanation of student’s state laws for involuntary psychiatric holds for child and adult emergencies.
13 to >11.0 ptsGood 80%–89%
The response includes an accurate explanation of student’s state laws for involuntary psychiatric holds for child and adult emergencies.
11 to >10.0 ptsFair 70%–79%
The response includes a somewhat vague or inaccurate explanation of student’s state laws for involuntary psychiatric holds for child and adult emergencies.
10 to >0 ptsPoor 0%–69%
The response includes a vague or inaccurate explanation of student’s state laws for involuntary psychiatric holds for child and adult emergencies. Or the response is missing.15 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome• Explain the differences among emergency hospitalization for evaluation/psychiatric hold, inpatient commitment, and outpatient commitment in your state.

15 to >13.0 ptsExcellent 90%–100%
The response includes an accurate and concise explanation of the differences among emergency hospitalization for evaluation/psychiatric hold, inpatient commitment, and outpatient commitment in your state.
13 to >11.0 ptsGood 80%–89%
The response includes a well-organized explanation of the differences among emergency hospitalization for evaluation/psychiatric hold, inpatient commitment, and outpatient commitment in your state.
11 to >10.0 ptsFair 70%–79%
The response includes a somewhat vague explanation of the differences among emergency hospitalization for evaluation/psychiatric hold, inpatient commitment, and outpatient commitment in your state.
10 to >0 ptsPoor 0%–69%
The response includes a vague explanation of the differences among emergency hospitalization for evaluation/psychiatric hold, inpatient commitment, and outpatient commitment in your state. Or the response is missing.15 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome• Explain the difference between capacity and competency in mental health contexts.

10 to >8.0 ptsExcellent 90%–100%
The response includes an accurate and concise explanation of the difference between capacity and competency in mental health contexts.
8 to >7.0 ptsGood 80%–89%
The response includes an accurate explanation of the difference between capacity and competency in mental health contexts.
7 to >6.0 ptsFair 70%–79%
The response includes a somewhat vague or incomplete explanation of the difference between capacity and competency in mental health contexts.
6 to >0 ptsPoor 0%–69%
The response includes a vague or inaccurate explanation of the difference between capacity and competency in mental health contexts. Or the response is missing.10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome• Select one of the following topics and explain one legal issue and one ethical issue related to this topic that may apply within the context of treating psychiatric emergencies: patient autonomy, EMTALA, confidentiality, HIPAA privacy rule, HIPAA security rule, protected information, legal gun ownership, career obstacles (security clearances/background checks), and payer source.

15 to >13.0 ptsExcellent 90%–100%
The response accurately and concisely explains one legal and one ethical issue related to the selected topic, within the context of treating psychiatric emergencies.
13 to >11.0 ptsGood 80%–89%
The response accurately explains one legal and one ethical issue related to the selected topic, within the context of treating psychiatric emergencies.
11 to >10.0 ptsFair 70%–79%
The response somewhat vaguely or innacurately explains one legal and one ethical issue related to the selected topic, within the context of treating psychiatric emergencies.
10 to >0 ptsPoor 0%–69%
The response vaguely or innacurately explains one legal and one ethical issue related to the selected topic, within the context of treating psychiatric emergencies. Or, response is missing.15 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome•Identify one evidence-based suicide risk assessment that you could use to screen patients. Attach a copy or a link to the assessment you identified.

15 to >13.0 ptsExcellent 90%–100%
The response identifies and explains an appropriate, evidence-based suicide risk assessment that could be used to screen patients. A copy of or a link to the assessment is included.
13 to >11.0 ptsGood 80%–89%
The response identifies an appropriate, evidence-based suicide risk assessment that could be used to screen patients. A copy of or a link to the assessment is included.
11 to >10.0 ptsFair 70%–79%
The risk assessment identified is somewhat inappropriate for the intended use or dated. A copy of or a link to the assessment may be missing.
10 to >0 ptsPoor 0%–69%
The risk assessment identified is inappropriate for the intended use, not evidence based, or dated. Or, response is missing.15 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome• Identify one evidence-based violence risk assessment that you could use to screen patients. Attach a copy or a link to the assessment you identified.

15 to >13.0 ptsExcellent 90%–100%
The response identifies and explains an appropriate, evidence-based violence risk assessment that could be used to screen patients. A copy of or a link to the assessment is included.
13 to >11.0 ptsGood 80%–89%
The response identifies an appropriate, evidence-based violence risk assessment that could be used to screen patients. A copy of or a link to the assessment is included.
11 to >10.0 ptsFair 70%–79%
The risk assessment identified is somewhat inappropriate for the intended use or dated. A copy of or a link to the assessment may be missing.
10 to >0 ptsPoor 0%–69%
The risk assessment identified is inappropriate for the intended use, not evidence based, or dated. Or, response is missing.15 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and Formatting – Paragraph Development and Organization: Paragraphs make clear points that support well-developed ideas, flow logically, and demonstrate continuity of ideas. Sentences are carefully focused—neither long and rambling nor short and lacking substance. A clear and comprehensive purpose statement and introduction are provided that delineate all required criteria.

5 to >4.0 ptsExcellent 90%–100%
Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity…. A clear and comprehensive purpose statement, introduction, and conclusion are provided that delineate all required criteria.
4 to >3.5 ptsGood 80%–89%
Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 80% of the time…. Purpose, introduction, and conclusion of the assignment are stated, yet they are brief and not descriptive.
3.5 to >3.0 ptsFair 70%–79%
Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 60%–79% of the time…. Purpose, introduction, and conclusion of the assignment are vague or off topic.
3 to >0 ptsPoor 0%–69%
Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity < 60% of the time…. No purpose statement, introduction, or conclusion were provided.5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and Formatting – English writing standards: Correct grammar, mechanics, and proper punctuation

5 to >4.0 ptsExcellent 90%–100%
Uses correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation with no errors
4 to >3.5 ptsGood 80%–89%
Contains 1-2 grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors
3.5 to >3.0 ptsFair 70%–79%
Contains 3-4 grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors
3 to >0 ptsPoor 0%–69%
Contains five or more grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors that interfere with the reader’s understanding5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and Formatting – The paper follows correct APA format for title page, headings, font, spacing, margins, indentations, page numbers, parenthetical/in-text citations, and reference list.

5 to >4.0 ptsExcellent 90%–100%
Uses correct APA format with no errors
4 to >3.5 ptsGood 80%–89%
Contains 1-2 APA format errors
3.5 to >3.0 ptsFair 70%–79%
Contains 3-4 APA format errors
3 to >0 ptsPoor 0%–69%
Contains five or more APA format errors5 pts
Total Points: 100