Colorado Revised Statutes Title 27. Behavioral Health § 27-71-102. Definitions

(1) “Assisted living residence” has the same meaning as defined in section 25-27-102(1.3).

(2) “Behavioral health administration” or “BHA” means the behavioral health administration established pursuant to section 27-60-203.

(3) “Behavioral health disorder” has the same meaning as defined in section 25-27.6-102(5).

(4) “Behavioral health entity” has the same meaning as defined in section 25-27.6-102(6).

(5) “Department” means the department of human services.

(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) “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) “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: