Section R523-18-3 - Definitions(1) "Assessment" means a formal and continuous process of collection and evaluating information about an individual to ascertain whether or not a patient is functioning at a healthy psychological, social, or developmental level and aids in service planning, treatment and referral. Assessments establish justification for interventions, services and referrals.(2) "Certified Crisis Worker" means an individual who meets the standards of certification that the Substance Abuse and Mental Health (division) sets, in accordance with Subsection R523-17-4.(3) "Crisis Stabilization" means direct mental health care to non-hospitalized individuals experiencing an acute crisis of a psychiatric nature that may jeopardize their current community living situation, or put them at risk of psychiatric hospitalization by: (a) providing emotional support and safety, and(b) mobilizing community resources, the individuals support system, family members, and others for ongoing maintenance, and rehabilitation.(4) "Designated Examiner" is defined in Subsection 62A-15-602(5).(5) "Emergency medical service personnel" means an individual who provides emergency medical services to a patient and is required to be licensed under Section 26-8a-302, which includes:(b) medical directors of a licensed emergency medical service provider,(c) emergency medical service instructors,(d) and other categories established by the committee.(6) "MCOT certification" means the certification created in Section R523-18-5.(7) "MCOT personnel" means a licensed mental health therapist as defined in Subsection 58-60-102(5) and a certified crisis worker.(8) "Mental Health Crisis" means any intense behavioral, emotional, or psychiatric situation perceived to be a crisis by the individual or family experiencing the crisis, or others who closely observe the individual where:. (a) the crisis manifests itself by symptoms of sufficient severity that a prudent layperson who possesses an average knowledge of mental health issues could reasonably expect the absence of immediate attention or intervention to result in: (i) serious jeopardy to the individual's health or well-being, or(b) a danger to others, or(c) significantly reduced levels of functioning in primary activities of daily living, including interfering with the ability to go to school, work, and engage in meaningful relationships.(9) "Mental health crisis services" means mental health services and on-site interventions that a person renders to an individual suffering from a mental health crisis. This includes the provision of: (a) safety and care plans,(b) stabilization services that are offered for a minimum of 60 days, and(c) referrals to other community resources.(10) "Mobile Crisis Outreach Team" means a mobile team of medical and MCOT personnel that provide mental health crisis services and, based on the individual circumstances of each case, coordinates with local law enforcement, emergency medical service personnel, and other appropriate state or local resources. Medical professionals may serve in a response or oversight role on the team.(11) "Mental Health Officer" means an individual who is designated by a Local Mental Health Authority as qualified by training and experience in the recognition and identification of mental illness.(12) "Mental Health Therapist" means an individual licensed in Utah under the mental health professional practice act as defined in Subsection 58-60-102(5).(13) "Peer Support Specialist (PSS)" means an individual who meet the requirements outlined in R523-5.(14) "Family Resource Facilitator (FRF)" means an individual who meets the requirements outlined in R523-6.Utah Admin. Code R523-18-3
Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2018-23, effective 11/15/2018Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2019-10, effective 4/22/2019