Terms Used In Idaho Code 66-333

  • Department director: means the director of the state department of health and welfare. See Idaho Code 66-317
  • Facility: means any public or private hospital, state hospital, institution, mental health center, or other organization designated in accordance with rules adopted by the board of health and welfare as equipped to initially hold, evaluate, rehabilitate, or provide care or treatment, or both, for the mentally ill. See Idaho Code 66-317
Every patient committed to the custody of the department director pursuant to the provisions of section 66-329, Idaho Code, and admitted to an inpatient facility shall receive a physical and mental health examination as soon as practicable after admission.