This section provides definitions for terms used throughout Chapter 5230, which governs the licensing and operation of Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services (PRS) facilities and agencies in Pennsylvania. Key terms defined include PRS, PRS facility, PRS agency, Clubhouse, individual rehabilitation plan (IRP), and various staff credentials (CPRP, CFRP, CPS). Operators of PRS facilities must understand these definitions as they apply to all substantive requirements in the chapter, including organizational structure, physical site standards, recordkeeping, and service delivery.
View official source55 Pa. Code § 5230.3 - Definitions State Regulations Compare The following words and terms, when used in this chapter, have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: Axis I- (i) One of five dimensions relating to different aspects of the diagnosis of a psychiatric disorder or disability as organized in the DSM-IV-TR or subsequent revisions. (ii) Axis I specifies clinical disorders, including major mental disorders. BH-MCO-Behavioral health managed care organization -An entity that manages the purchase and provision of mental health and substance abuse services. Best practice -service delivery practice based directly on principles and standards that are generally recognized by a profession and are documented in the professional literature. CFRP-Child and Family Resiliency Practitioner -A person who has satisfied the required education, experience and testing and who is certified as a Child and Family Resiliency Practitioner by the Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association, its successor, or other similar Nationally-recognized certifying entity. CPRP-Certified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner -A person who has satisfied the required education, experience and testing, and who is certified as a Certified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner by the Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association, its successor, or other similar Nationally-recognized certifying entity. CPS certificate-Certified peer specialist certificate -A certificate awarded to a person who has successfully completed the Department-approved training and testing in peer support services. Clubhouse -A PRS facility that is accredited by Clubhouse International, its successor, or other similar Nationally-recognized entity that provides standards for the clubhouse model. Coordination of services -Direct contact by a PRS agency with other mental health, physical health or human services formal and natural supports to ensure continuity in service planning. Coordination of care -Direct contact by a PRS agency with other mental health, physical health or human service formal and natural supports, to ensure continuity in service planning between service agencies. County MH/ID administrator -The Mental Health/Intellectual Disability administrator who has authority in the geographic area. Culturally competent -The ability to provide service in a manner that shows awareness of and is responsive to the beliefs, interpersonal styles, attitudes, language and behavior of an individual and family who are referred for or receiving service. DSM-IV-TR - Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders , Fourth Edition, Text Revision. DSM -The current version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders published by the American Psychiatric Association. Department -The Department of Public Welfare of the Commonwealth. Discharge -Discontinuation of service to an individual. EBP-Evidence based practice -Service delivery practice identified, recognized and verified by research and empirical data to be effective in producing a positive outcome and supporting recovery. FTE-Full-time equivalent -37.5 hours per week of staff time. Formal support -An agency, organization or person who provides assistance or resources to others within the context of an official role. Functional impairment -The loss or abnormality of the ability to perform necessary tasks. GED -General Equivalency Diploma. Goal -The purpose of the rehabilitation service as identified by the individual. Human services -Programs or facilities designed to meet basic health, welfare and other needs of a society or group. ICCD -International Center for Clubhouse Development. ICD-9 - International Classification of Diseases , Ninth Edition. ICD -The current version of the International Classification of Diseases published by the World Health Organization. IRP-Individual rehabilitation plan -A document that describes the current service needs based on the assessment of the individual and identifies the individual's goals, interventions to be provided, the location, frequency and duration of services and staff who will provide the service. Individual -A person 14 years of age or older who receives PRS. LPHA-Licensed practitioner of the healing arts -A person who is licensed by the Commonwealth to practice the healing arts. This term is limited to a physician, physician's assistant, certified registered nurse practitioner, licensed clinical social worker, licensed marriage and family therapist, licensed professional counselor or psychologist. Legal entity -A person, society, corporation, governing authority or partnership legally responsible for the administration and operation of a PRS facility or a PRS agency. MA -Medical Assistance. Mental health direct service -Working directly with an individual to provide a mental health service. Natural support -A person or organization selected by an individual to provide assistance or resources in the context of a personal or nonofficial role. Outcome -An observable and measurable result of PRS. PRS-Psychiatric rehabilitation service -A recovery-oriented service offered individually or in groups which is predicated upon the principles, values and practice standards of Clubhouse International, the Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association or other SIMILAR Nationally-recognized professional PRS association. PRS agency -An organization that operates a PRS facility licensed by the Department under this chapter. PRS facility -The premises licensed by the Department for the delivery of PRS. Psychiatric rehabilitation principles -A list of core values inherent in psychiatric rehabilitation as defined by Nationally-recognized professional associations, including the Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association, Clubhouse International and the Coalition for Community Living, or other similar Nationally-recognized professional association. QI plan-Quality improvement plan -A document outlining the ongoing formal process to ensure optimal care and maximize service benefit as part of the licensing process. USPRA -The United States Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association. Wellness -A domain that helps an individual to develop skills in emotional, financial, social, spiritual, occupational, physical, intellectual and environmental dimensions. Notes 55 Pa. Code § 5230.3 Amended by Pennsylvania Bulletin, Vol. 55, No. 03, January 18, 2025 , effective 1/18/2025 State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versions available. Below is a comparison between our most recent version and the prior quarterly release. More comparison features will be added as we have more versions to compare. No prior version found. State Regulations Toolbox