Medically stable prior to admission. Capable of self-care. Patients who are assessed and determined to be disruptive but with a low potential for destruction of property. Overtly hostile or aggressive patients will not be accepted. Treatment at a less intensive level of care has been attempted or considered and found unsuitable because of the extent of the patient's deterioration or anticipated noncompliance with lower level of care.
Symptoms appear to be precipitated by identifiable interpersonal or environmental stressors.