Psychiatric Hospital Services Glossary

Federal regulations that psychiatric hospitals must meet to participate in Medicare and Medicaid programs.

A structured treatment environment where the community itself becomes the primary method of therapy through peer interac...

Temporary physical restraint technique used to safely contain a psychiatric patient during an acute behavioral crisis wh...

Authorized temporary absence from psychiatric hospitalization allowing patients to practice community reintegration skil...

Structured treatment environment designed to promote healing through community interaction and activities.

Temporary leave from psychiatric facility for specific therapeutic or transitional purposes.

Physical devices used to limit patient movement for safety during psychiatric crisis.