Me. Stat. tit. 34-B § 1951

Current through 131st (2023-2024) Legislature Chapter 684

Section 1951 - Definitions

As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [2015, c. 266, §1(NEW).]

1.Institution. "Institution" means a public or private psychiatric institution licensed under Title 22, chapter 404 or 405 to provide psychiatric services that fall under the jurisdiction of the department.

[RR 2015, c. 2, §23(COR).]

2.Restraint. "Restraint" has the same meaning as defined in 42 Code of Federal Regulations, Section 482.13.

[2015, c. 266, §1(NEW).]

3.Seclusion. "Seclusion" has the same meaning as defined in 42 Code of Federal Regulations, Section 482.13.

[2015, c. 266, §1(NEW).]

4.Unit. "Unit" means a hospital ward or other area used to provide inpatient care.

[2015, c. 266, §1(NEW).]

34-B M.R.S. § 1951

Added by 2015, c. 266,§ 1, eff. 10/15/2015.