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Maine Revised Statutes, Title 34-B, § 1951: Definitions, 2015

This section defines “institution,” “restraint,” “seclusion,” and “unit” for the subchapter.

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This section defines “institution,” “restraint,” “seclusion,” and “unit” for the subchapter.

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This section defines “institution,” “restraint,” “seclusion,” and “unit” for the subchapter.

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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