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HI HCR129

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Introduced

3/11/2022

Primary Sponsor

Troy Hashimoto

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Origin

House of Representatives

2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Request Department of Health to develop protocols for Hawaii hospitals to improve treatment of patients contemplating or who have attempted suicide
  • Required protocol features include one-on-one suicide counseling, 24/7 trained suicide counselors, emergency room counseling for admitted patients, and respectful treatment standards
  • Prohibit discharge of suicidal patients who are homeless or to correctional facilities unless the patient poses a threat to others
  • Department of Health must submit written report with recommended protocols and any proposed legislation to Legislature no later than twenty days before the 2023 Regular Session convenes
  • Addresses rising national suicide rates (27% increase over 15 years) and the opportunity for healthcare systems to prevent suicide through early intervention

Legislative Description

Requesting The Department Of Health To Develop Protocols For Hospitals In The State To Improve The Treatment Of Patients Contemplating Suicide.

Department of Health

Last Action

Referred to HHH, referral sheet 27

3/14/2022

Committee Referrals

Health, Human Services, & Homelessness3/14/2022

Full Bill Text

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