### Question
How is the term time out defined?


### Answer
The term **time out** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 290ii* as the following:

> a behavior management technique that is part of an approved treatment program and may involve the separation of the resident from the group, in a non-locked setting, for the purpose of calming

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 290ii*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6A-PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER III&ndash;A-SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION > Part H-Requirement Relating to the Rights of Residents of Certain Facilities**

