Mich. Admin. Code R. 330.1021

Current through Vol. 24-19, November 1, 2024
Section R. 330.1021 - Definitions

Rule 1021. As used in this subpart:

(a) "Community mental health center" or "center" means either of the following:
(i) An organization of service which consists of 1 or more affiliated service entities, certified by the department, for the purpose of assuring a comprehensive range of mental health services to persons in a geographical area containing a population which meets federal requirements and funded under the community mental health centers act of 1963, 42 U.S.C. 2661 et seq., and the federal regulations issued thereunder.
(ii) An organization of services which consists of 1 or more affiliated service entities, certified by the department, for the purpose of assuring a comprehensive range of mental health services to persons within a service area, and which is designated by the department as a community mental health center.
(b) "Service element" means 1 of the mental health services listed in the federal regulations issued under Public Law 88-164, as amended.

The 5 essential elements are:

(1) inpatient services;
(2) outpatient services;
(3) partial hospitalization services, such as day care, night care, and weekend care;
(4) emergency services, 24 hours per day; and
(5) consultation and educational services to community agencies and professional personnel.

Five additional elements are:

(1) diagnostic services;
(2) rehabilitative services, including vocational and educational programs;
(3) pre-care and aftercare services in the community, including foster home placement, home visiting, and halfway houses;
(4) training; and
(5) research and evaluation.
(c) "Service entity" means an organization supplying 1 or more elements of mental health service as a part of a community mental health center.

Mich. Admin. Code R. 330.1021

1979 AC