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MO HB2105
Bill
Status
2/10/2010
Primary Sponsor
Shalonn Curls
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AI Summary
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Adds requirement that patients, residents, or clients receiving state-subsidized mental health care or services have their cases managed by a qualified state employee case worker.
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Updates gender references throughout the statute from "his" to "or she" and "his or her" to reflect inclusive language.
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Maintains existing patient rights including humane care and treatment, safe housing, freedom from abuse, and access to impartial administrative review of alleged rights violations.
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Establishes that impartial administrative review must include mechanisms for reporting violations, investigating claims, presenting grievances to a neutral decision maker, and requiring findings of fact and recommendations.
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Excludes investigations of patient abuse or neglect conducted under section 630.167 from the impartial review process.
Legislative Description
Allows mental health patients, residents, or clients who receive state-funded care or services to have their cases managed by a qualified case worker employed by the state
Last Action
Referred: Health Care Policy (H)
5/14/2010