Texas Insurance Code § 1355.051 Definitions

Sec. 1355.051. DEFINITIONS. In this subchapter:

(1) "Crisis stabilization unit" means a 24-hour residential program that provides, usually for a short term, intensive supervision and highly structured activities to individuals who demonstrate a moderate to severe acute psychiatric crisis.

(2) "Individual treatment plan" means a treatment plan with specific attainable goals and objectives that are appropriate to:

(A) the patient; and

(B) the program's treatment modality.

(3) "Residential treatment center for children and adolescents" means a child-care institution that:

(A) is accredited as a residential treatment center by:

(i) the Council on Accreditation;

(ii) the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations; or

(iii) the American Association of Psychiatric Services for Children; and

(B) provides residential care and treatment for emotionally disturbed children and adolescents.

Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1274, Sec. 3, eff. April 1, 2005.

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