§1951. Definitions
As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.
[PL 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.
[PL 2015, c. 266, §1 (NEW).]
3.
Seclusion.
"Seclusion" has the same meaning as defined in 42 Code of Federal Regulations, Section 482.13.
[PL 2015, c. 266, §1 (NEW).]
4.
Unit.
"Unit" means a hospital ward or other area used to provide inpatient care.
[PL 2015, c. 266, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
RR 2015, c. 2, §23 (COR). PL 2015, c. 266, §1 (NEW).