Kentucky Revised Statutes Title XVII. Economic Security and Public Welfare § 202A.196.Hospital review committee; treatment plan

(1) Every hospital approved under the provisions of this chapter shall have a review committee of three (3) qualified mental health professionals appointed by the hospital director. This review committee shall have the authority to review the appropriateness of a patient's individual treatment plan.

(2) Upon the refusal of an involuntary patient to participate in any or all aspects of his treatment plan, the review committee shall examine the appropriateness of the patient's individual treatment plan. Within three (3) days of the refusal, the review committee shall meet with the patient and his counsel or other representative to discuss its recommendations.

(3) If the patient still refuses to participate in any or all aspects of his individual treatment plan, the hospital may petition the District Court for a de novo determination of the appropriateness of the proposed treatment. Within seven (7) days, the court shall conduct a hearing, consistent with the patient's rights to due process of law, and shall utilize the following factors in reaching its determination:

(4) Upon the completion of the hearing, the court shall enter an appropriate judgment.