Establishes two intensive stabilization and treatment units within the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health for patients with aggressive or.
The bill mandates the creation of two specialized units within the Department of Mental Health for patients exhibiting persistently aggressive or self-destructive behavior. One unit will serve men and the other will serve women. These units will be staffed by interdisciplinary professionals, including nurses, social workers, and psychologists, trained to manage this patient population. The units will provide comprehensive evaluation, stabilization, and psychiatric treatment, including violence assessments and behavioral management.
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