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34-B M.R.S. §1951: Definitions
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- TITLE 34-B: BEHAVIORAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES
- CHAPTER 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS
- SUBCHAPTER 8: REPORTING AND DOCUMENTATION OF INCIDENTS OF USE OF SECLUSION AND RESTRAINT
As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.
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.
2. Restraint. "Restraint" has the same meaning as defined in 42 Code of Federal Regulations, Section 482.13.
3. Seclusion. "Seclusion" has the same meaning as defined in 42 Code of Federal Regulations, Section 482.13.
4. Unit. "Unit" means a hospital ward or other area used to provide inpatient care.
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