Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 69A-44.006 - Definitions

(1) "Crisis Stabilization Unit" shall mean a mental health program housed in a facility providing an alternative to inpatient hospitalization and which provides brief, intensive services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, for mentally ill individuals who are in an acutely disturbed state. Persons who reside in these units are considered to be incapable of self-preservation for the purpose of these rules.

(2) "Mental Health Residential Treatment Facility" shall mean a facility, other than a Crisis Stabilization Unit, providing residential care and treatment to individuals exhibiting symptoms of mental illness who are in need of a 24-hour, 7-day-a-week structured living environment, respite care, or long term community placement. "Residential treatment facility" shall also include short term residential treatment facilities for treatment of mental illness.

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Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 69A-44.006

Rulemaking Authority 394.879(2), 633.104, 633.206 FS. Law Implemented 394.879(2), 633.104, 663.206, 633.216 FS.

New 7-12-87, Amended 9-1-91, Formerly 4A-44.006.

New 7-12-87, Amended 9-1-91, Formerly 4A-44.006.