The Government in the Sunshine Act Holds That If an Agency

question 165

True/False

The Government in the Sunshine Act holds that if an agency decision is made at a meeting held in violation of the Sunshine Act, the decision is valid.

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Definitions:

Duty to Protect

Duty to protect is a legal and ethical obligation of mental health professionals to take steps to protect individuals who are in imminent danger of harming themselves or others.

Aftercare

A program of post-hospitalization care and treatment in the community.

State Mental Hospital

A public institution providing inpatient psychiatric care and treatment for individuals with mental health disorders.

Community Treatment

An approach to mental health treatment that provides services to individuals within their local community setting as opposed to institutional or hospital settings.