Pennsylvania Code (Last Updated: April 5, 2016) |
Title 55. PUBLIC WELFARE |
PART VII. Mental Health Manual |
Subpart E. Residential Agencies/Facilities/Services |
Chapter 5320. Requirements for Long-Term Structured Residence Licensure |
SubChapter A. GENERAL PROVISIONS |
Section 5320.2. Policy
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An LTSR is a highly structured therapeutic residential mental health treatment facility designed to serve persons 18 years of age or older who are eligible for hospitalization but who can receive adequate care in an LTSR. Admission is limited to individuals who require the services described in this chapter.Admission may occur voluntarily under section 201 of the act (50 P. S. § 7201) or involuntarily under section 304, 305 or 306 of the act (50 P. S. § § 73047306).