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Code · Maine · Title 34-B: BEHAVIORAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES · Chapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS

§1951. Definitions

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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).]
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