Code of Maine Rules
10 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
144 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - GENERAL
Chapter 101 - MAINECARE BENEFITS MANUAL (FORMERLY MAINE MEDICAL ASSISTANCE MANUAL)
Chapter II - Specific Policies By Service
Section 144-101-II-107 - Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility Services
Subsection 144-101-II-107.03 - INTRODUCTION

This rule describes the standards for the provision of Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility (PRTF) services. PRTFs are jointly federally and state regulated, and providers must follow all federal and state requirements to provide this service. This includes standards for staffing of PRTFs, as described in this policy.

The purpose of a PRTF is to provide comprehensive mental health treatment and/or substance abuse treatment to children and adolescents who, due to mental illness, substance abuse, or severe emotional disturbance, meet level of care requirements for a PRTF.

For members who have co-occurring intellectual or developmental disability, all applicable state and federal laws, including Title 34-B of the Maine Revised Statutes must be followed.

In order for a member to qualify for PRTF services, all other community based resources must have been determined to be inadequate to meet the member's needs. PRTF services are designed to be short term and intensive in nature, with the goal of successfully transitioning the member back to his or her community. The PRTF is expected to actively engage the member's natural supports to offer culturally competent, medically appropriate treatment designed to meet the individual needs of the member.