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(1) an interview with the peace officers who brought the patient to the facility for the examination;

(2) a brief history of the patient, including observations or information obtained by other persons relating to the background, development, and circumstances of the patient’s current problems;

(3) a brief evaluation of the patient’s mental status;

(4) a history of the patient’s previous treatment and medication;

(5) a diagnosis; and

(6) a determination of whether the patient meets the involuntary commitment criteria established in AS 47.30.730. (c) If a mental health professional conducting a mental health evaluation under 7 AAC 72.240 determines that the patient meets the involuntary commitment criteria established in AS 47.30.730 and will not accept treatment on a voluntary basis, the mental health professional shall develop a treatment plan for the patient’s care in the least restrictive setting. (d) If the mental health professional conducting the mental health evaluation under 7 AAC 72.240 determines that the patient does not meet the involuntary commitment criteria established in AS 47.30.730, the facility shall develop an appropriate outpatient referral plan for the purpose of follow-up and continuing care if the patient is in need of these services. (Eff. 3/30/85, Register 93) Statutory Authority: Authority: AS 47.30.660 AS 47.30.710 AS 47.30.730 Article 5. Procedures for Evaluations. Rule 7 AAC 72.270. Evaluations 7 AAC 72.280. Procedures 7 AAC 72.290. Referral plan 7 AAC 72.270. Evaluations. An evaluation facility, whether licensed under 7 AAC 12.100 or otherwise designated under