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Pennsylvania Code (Last Updated: April 5, 2016) |
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Title 55. PUBLIC WELFARE |
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PART VI. Mental Health/Intellectual Disability/Autism Manual |
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Subpart C. Administration and Fiscal Management |
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Chapter 4210. Description of Services and Service Areas |
Section 4210.31. Description
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Short term inpatient services consist of care in a licensed inpatient facility for a continuous period up to 60 days for the following:
(1) Diagnostic study and evaluation.
(2) Intensive treatment at the onset of illness or during periods of unusual stress.
(3) Close supervision as well as intensive treatment for those unable to manage themselves because of deep depression, severely disturbed behavior or extreme confusion.
Notation
This section cited in 55 Pa. Code § 4210.61 (relating to description).