(a) A referring entity must:(1) complete the PL1 for an individual seeking admission into a NF;(2) contact a NF selected by the individual or LAR to notify the NF of the individual's interest in admission; and(3) provide the completed PL1 as follows:(A) to the NF selected by the individual or LAR:(i) for an individual who is being admitted through an expedited admission or an exempted hospital discharge; or(ii) for an individual who is being admitted through a preadmission process and is not suspected of having MI, ID, or DD; and(B) to the LIDDA, LMHA, or LBHA, as applicable, for an individual who is suspected of having MI, ID, or DD, and is being admitted through a preadmission process.(b) If a referring entity is a family member, LAR, other personal representative selected by the individual, or a representative from an emergency placement source, the referring entity may request assistance from the NF, LIDDA, LMHA, or LBHA in completing the PL1.