The intervention of the medical and psychological emergency unit is decided by the emergency medical assistance service, where applicable, at the request of the Prefect, particularly in the context of the emergency organisation plans mentioned in article R. 6311-3. The emergency medical assistance service informs the regional health agency of the activation of the cell.
The establishment in which the emergency medical service is located, in conjunction with the referring psychiatrist mentioned in article R. 6311-25 and health establishments, draws up a standard intervention plan for medical-psychological emergency units.