The Department of Human Services’ (DHS) Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (OMHSAS) is conducting an All-Stakeholders survey as the first step in the process to develop one proposed chapter of licensing regulations for inpatient psychiatric services in psychiatric units of general hospitals, private psychiatric hospitals, and Extended Acute Care services located within those inpatient settings.  The survey provides an opportunity for all stakeholders to submit anonymous input into regulatory development.  OMHSAS will review and analyze the responses as part of the process of developing a proposed regulation. This survey is for all stakeholders, including licensed providers.  All responses are voluntary.

If you have any questions about this survey or any additional feedback to provide on the inpatient regulations work, please contact: RA-PWINPATIENTREGS@pa.gov. 

Please return the completed survey by May 26, 2025.