Governor Deval Patrick's Budget Recommendation - House 1 Fiscal Year 2014

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State Operated Hospitals & Institutions


Programs targeted to offer both acute and longer term care delivered in facilities that are owned and operated by the Commonwealth.


Program

Description
State Contracted In-Patient Services For the purpose of serving eligible individuals whose mental status, behavior and/or level of functioning preclude treatment and stabilization in the community including secure hospital-based care, treatment to stabilize the person's psychiatric status, and improve functioning so that transition to community-based systems of care is possible.
State Hospitals For the purpose of providing acute and chronic medical and mental health services to the Commonwealth's most vulnerable citizens in state operated hospitals, including individuals in state care/custody.
State Institutions For the purpose of providing 24-hour residential services and supports by state staff to individuals residing at a state facility or developmental center.

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