M1 hold
Pronunciation: em-one hold
A Michigan-specific involuntary psychiatric hold allowing up to 72 hours of evaluation and treatment without patient consent.
Full Definition
An M1 hold is Michigan's statutory provision for emergency involuntary psychiatric hospitalization, similar to other states' 72-hour holds. It permits qualified mental health professionals to detain individuals who pose imminent danger to themselves or others due to mental illness. The hold allows for psychiatric evaluation, medication administration, and treatment planning while legal proceedings for longer-term commitment are initiated if necessary. Documentation must include specific behavioral observations and clinical justification for the involuntary detention.
Usage
Usage note: State-specific term for Michigan; other states use different numerical designations (5150, 302, etc.).
In Context
- "The emergency department initiated an M1 hold due to the patient's active suicidal ideation and plan." — Medical record entry
- "M1 hold documentation must include specific behavioral observations justifying involuntary detention." — Clinical training manual