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NY A10644
Bill
Status
5/10/2018
Primary Sponsor
Aileen Gunther
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AI Summary
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Office of Mental Health, in consultation with the Department of Health, shall develop or utilize existing educational materials for general hospitals to provide to individuals with a documented mental health disorder during discharge planning, including information on treatment types, how to recognize need for services, and available resources.
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Commissioner of Mental Health, in collaboration with the Commissioner of Health, shall assist general hospitals in developing written policies and procedures for identification, assessment, and referral of individuals with mental health disorders or at risk for such disorders.
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Commissioner of Mental Health shall require all licensed or certified healthcare providers in general hospitals to receive training on the mental health discharge policies and procedures established under this law.
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General hospitals that do not directly provide mental health services shall receive necessary referral information and coordination assistance from the Commissioner to connect patients with mental health service programs operating under state certificate.
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Act takes effect 180 days after becoming law, with commissioners required to promulgate implementing rules and regulations by that date.
Legislative Description
Requires the office of mental health to develop educational materials on effective discharge planning of individuals with a mental health disorder who are discharged from a hospital and provide such materials to general hospitals across the state.
Last Action
substituted by s8769
6/18/2018