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NY A05187
Bill
Status
2/21/2013
Primary Sponsor
Matthew Titone
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AI Summary
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Amends Social Services Law Section 473-d to modify assessment requirements for the community guardianship program
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Replaces requirement for annual assessments from two psychiatrists or one psychiatrist and one psychologist with requirement for an annual statement from a physician, psychologist, nurse clinician, social worker, or other qualified evaluator
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Statement must evaluate the condition and functional level of persons for whom the community guardian program serves as guardian
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Expands pool of qualified professionals who may prepare required assessments
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Provides the community guardian program shall obtain annually a statement prepared by a physician, psychologist, nurse clinician, social worker, or other person, evaluating the condition and current functional level of the person for whom the community guardian program serves as guardian.
Last Action
referred to mental health
1/8/2014