048-9 Wyo. Code R. § 9-4
The following definitions shall apply in the interpretation and enforcement of Chapters 9 and 10 of these rules:
(a) "Appropriate Parties" means the patient's guardian, if applicable, the patient's care giver, if applicable, the patient's family, if applicable, the community treatment provider, and the county attorney involved in the involuntary hospitalization procedures for the patient.
(b) "Community Treatment Provider" means a community mental health center or other mental health treatment service provider chosen by the patient.
(c) "Convalescent Leave" means the placement of a patient who was involuntarily hospitalized under Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 25-10-110 and treated at the Wyoming State Hospital or designated hospital, into a community on a conditional status, for purposes of continued recovery.
(d) "Designated Hospital" means a psychiatric treatment hospital that provides care to an individual detained under Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 25-10-109, Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 25-10-110, or Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 25-10-110.1, which is under an agreement with the Department and bills the Department or the responsible county for the costs of care under the Act.
(e) "Involuntary hospitalization" means the hospitalization of a person against their will under Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 25-10-110, at the Wyoming State Hospital or at a designated hospital under contract or agreement with the Department to provide inpatient psychiatric treatment.
(f) "Treating Medical Provider" means a physician, psychiatrist, advanced practice registered nurse, physician assistants, or other medical staff licensed in the State of Wyoming and employed by the Wyoming State Hospital or designated hospital.
(g) "Treatment Team" means staff of the Wyoming State Hospital or designated hospital representing the various disciplines needed to treat and promote the recovery of the patient. Treatment teams include, but are not limited to, the treating physician and a case manager.
048-9 Wyo. Code R. § 9-4
Amended, Eff. 4/4/2017.