As used in this Article, the following terms have the meaning specified unless the content clearly implies otherwise:
(1) "Care" means care, treatment, training, maintenance, habilitation and rehabilitation of a person admitted to institutions covered by this Article.
(2) "Department" means the Department of Health and Human Services.
(3) "Persons admitted" means clients of regional psychiatric hospitals, State special care centers, regional mental retardation centers, schools for emotionally disturbed children, and alcohol and drug abuse treatment centers, including clients who may be treated on an outpatient basis.
(4) "Secretary" means the Secretary of Health and Human Services. (1985, c. 508, s. 3; 1987, c. 856, s. 15; 1989, c. 145, s. 3; c. 770, s. 41; 1997-443, s. 11A.118(a).)
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