As used in this article 71, unless the context otherwise requires:

1. (1) Assisted living residence has the same meaning as defined in section 25-27-102 (1.3).
2. (2) Behavioral health administration or BHA means the behavioral health administration established pursuant to section 27-60-203.
3. (3) Behavioral health disorder has the same meaning as defined in section 25-27.6-102 (5).
4. (4) Behavioral health entity has the same meaning as defined in section 25-27.6-102 (6).
5. (5) Department means the department of human services.
6. (6) Level of care means the intensity of effort required to diagnose, preserve, or maintain an individual's physical or emotional status, with consideration toward creating a minimally restrictive and homelike environment, when feasible and safe.
7. (7) Long term facility means a residential facility operated by a behavioral health entity or assisted living residence with the intent to support, stabilize, and promote long-lasting recovery by providing the appropriate level of care to patients with mental health disorders.

8. (8) Mental health residential facility or mental health facility means a residential mental health facility operated by a behavioral health entity or an assisted living residence to serve individuals with a mental health disorder who need the support of a long-term residential setting including persons coming from a:

   1. (a) Colorado mental health institute;
   2. (b) Hospital designated as a placement facility for seventy-two hour evaluation and treatment, and short-term and long-term support;
   3. (c) Community behavioral health safety net provider;
   4. (d) Walk-in crisis center, crisis stabilization unit, or acute treatment unit operating as part of the behavioral health crisis response system; or
   5. (e) Hospital emergency room.

Source: L. 2022: Entire article added, (HB 22-1303), ch. 183, p. 1221, § 3, effective May 18.