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MA H1988
Relative to creating a pilot program to transfer high acuity behavioral health and dual diagnosis patients away from overcrowded emergency departments
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Introduced
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to creating a pilot program to transfer high acuity behavioral health and dual diagnosis patients away from overcrowded emergency departments. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
AI Summary
This bill creates a pilot program at Taunton State Hospital to accept medically stable, high-acuity behavioral health and dual diagnosis (mental illness and substance abuse) patients from emergency departments in the Southeast region. The program aims to relieve overcrowding in emergency departments by providing care for these patients for up to 14 days until an appropriate placement is found. The program will be operated by the Department of Mental Health, with input from various stakeholders on the program protocols and staffing plan. The pilot program will run for two years, with an independent evaluation report submitted to the Joint Committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery to assess its effectiveness in reducing emergency department overcrowding and the quality of care provided.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (13)
Pat Haddad (D)*,
James Arena-Derosa (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Denise Garlick (D),
Jim Hawkins (D),
David LeBoeuf (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Adrian Madaro (D),
Lindsay Sabadosa (D),
Jon Santiago (D),
Adam Scanlon (D),
Margaret Scarsdale (D),
Erika Uyterhoeven (D),
Last Action
Accompanied S1269 (on 03/14/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1988 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1988.pdf |
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