Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0940-05-01-.04 - DEFINITION OF DISTINCT CATEGORIES OF MENTAL HEALTH FACILITIES
(1) Crisis Stabilization Unit - A crisis
stabilization unit (CSU) is specifically designed for service recipients
eighteen (18) years of age and older in need of short-term stabilization (up to
96 hours), who do not meet the criteria for other treatment resources, other
less restrictive treatment resources are not available, or the service
recipient is agreeable to receive services voluntarily at the CSU and meet
admission criteria. If necessary, in order to assure that the adequate
arrangements are in place to allow for the safe discharge of the service
recipient, the length of stay may be extended by up to 24 hours.
(2) Mental Health Day Program Facility - A
non-residential facility that provides a treatment and/or rehabilitation
program of at least three (3) hours duration per program day for persons with
mental disorders. The program may be provided during the day, evening, or
weekend hours. The program may be structured and offer community living skills
training, vocational training, assistance with interpersonal relationships and
be geared toward moving the person on to a more independent and normal life
style. The program might also be unstructured and provide socialization and
maintenance to persons who might not move on to more independence.
(3) Mental Health Hospital Facility - An
inpatient facility that is held out to the public as a hospital and, in
connection with the services of a physician, offers diagnosis, treatment, and
care to mentally ill individuals on a comprehensive inpatient basis.
(4) Mental Health Outpatient Facility - A
non-residential, clinic facility that provides services designed to provide
mental health care for non-hospitalized individuals experiencing acute or
ongoing psychiatric distress. Periodic contacts are of short duration. Services
include, but are not limited to, diagnostic assessments, collateral services,
individual therapy, crisis intervention, medication, and follow up.
(5) Mental Health Residential Treatment
Facility - A community-based facility that offers twenty-four (24) hour
residential care as well as a treatment and rehabilitation component. The focus
of the program may be on short-term crisis stabilization or on long-term
rehabilitation that includes training in community living skills, vocational
skills, and/or socialization. The staff includes direct-care staff as well as
treatment staff. Treatment staff may be present full time or only during times
when program activities or interventions are occurring. Access to medical
services, social services, and mental health services are insured and are
usually provided off site.
(6)
Mental Health Supportive Living Facility - A residential facility which
provides room, board, and personal care services to two (2) or more individuals
unrelated to the owner or operator of the facility who have been diagnosed with
a mental illness by a mental health professional using the current Diagnostic
and Statistical Manual (DSM) criteria.
(7) Psychosocial Rehabilitation Program
Facility - A non-residential facility which provides a program of
rehabilitation and recreation for persons with mental disorders. The program
may be provided during the day, evening, or weekend hours. The focus of the
program is on mental health, strengths and abilities, rather than mental
illness, symptoms and problems. Service recipients are typically members and
not patients and frequently are responsible for most of the content and format
of the program. The degree of structure may vary but will generally offer
interpersonal skill training, daily living skills training, educational
development, recreational/social activities, self-help groups, and family
involvement. However, a major focus of the program is on vocational
rehabilitation. Members may participate in the program with varying intensity
for an indefinite period of time.
(8) Mental Health Intensive Day Treatment
Program For Children and Adolescent Facility - A program equal in length to a
school day or after school program which includes a variety of treatment
activities including, but not limited to, individual, family, and/or group
therapy, vocational training, social skills training, etc.; and an educational
component.
(9) Therapeutic Nursery
Program Facility - A non-residential facility program lasting a minimum of (3)
hours per day designed specifically for pre-school children who are
experiencing serious emotional disturbance which is a result of severe
environmental trauma, especially child abuse or neglect. A variety of treatment
activities are provided which may include individual therapy, therapeutic group
instruction and socialization, and a variety of activities to address
developmental deficits resulting from environmental trauma.
Notes
Authority: T.C.A. ยงยง 4-4-103, 4-5-202, 4-5-204, 33-1-101, 33-1-302, 33-1-305, 33-1-309, 33-2-301, 33-2-302 and 33-2-404.
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