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MS HB1462
Bill
Status
3/15/2012
Primary Sponsor
Sam Mims
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AI Summary
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Allows nurse practitioners to perform initial assessments of mental health patients in county holding facilities, in addition to physicians, with preference for psychiatric specialists.
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Expands the list of professionals authorized to annually certify client records to include physician assistants, licensed professional counselors, licensed marriage and family therapists, and licensed clinical social workers (in addition to physicians, psychologists, and psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioners).
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Applies these changes to county facilities that house persons involuntarily committed to treatment pending admission to state facilities.
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Conforms Section 41-21-77 to align with the amended certification standards in Section 41-4-7(kk).
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Effective date is July 1, 2012.
Legislative Description
County mental health holding facilities; not required to have initial patient assessment by a psychiatrist.
Last Action
Died On Calendar
3/15/2012