Questions and Answers
What is a 5150 hold commonly known as?
What does a 5250 hold refer to?
14 day hold for intensive treatment.
What is a 5260 hold?
Additional 14 day hold for suicidal persons.
What is the duration of a 5300 hold?
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What is a 5270 hold used for?
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Study Notes
Psychiatric Holds Overview
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5150:
- Known as a 72-hour hold.
- Allows for the detention of individuals considered a danger to themselves or others, or who are gravely disabled due to mental disorder.
- Enables evaluation and treatment during this period.
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5250:
- Known as a 14-day hold.
- Certifies patients for intensive treatment beyond the initial 72-hour hold.
- Applies to individuals who continue to meet danger or gravely disabled criteria.
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5260:
- Known for granting an additional 14-day extension.
- Specifically designed for individuals deemed imminently suicidal.
- Provides ongoing intensive treatment beyond the 14-day period established by WIC 5250.
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5300:
- Known as a 180-day postcertification hold.
- Meant for individuals who pose a severe threat of physical harm or who have harmed others.
- Extends treatment for 180 days beyond the initial 14-day hold under WIC 5250, aiming to stabilize the patient.
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5270:
- Known as a 30-day hold extension.
- Provides further treatment for individuals who remain gravely disabled after the initial 14-day hold.
- Focuses on ensuring care for individuals whose mental health status continues to leave them unable to care for themselves.
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Description
This quiz covers the various types of psychiatric holds, including 5150, 5250, 5260, 5300, and 5270. Participants will learn about the criteria for each hold and the duration of treatment associated with them. Understanding these holds is essential for mental health professionals and law enforcement.
