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IA HF385

IA HF385
A bill for an act relating to discharge of involuntarily committed persons from a facility or a hospital. (Formerly HF 124.)


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Introduced
02/13/2025
In Committee
03/24/2025
Crossed Over
03/20/2025
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

91st General Assembly

Bill Summary

An Act relating to discharge of involuntarily committed persons from a facility or a hospital.

AI Summary

This bill introduces comprehensive provisions for the discharge of involuntarily committed persons from medical facilities, focusing on improving post-discharge care and support. The legislation requires facilities to refer patients to an administrative services organization (ASO) for evaluation and post-discharge services, conduct a suicide risk assessment, and provide a 15-day medication supply upon discharge. The facility must also generate a detailed discharge report that includes the patient's personal information, scheduled appointments, medication list, contact information for the assigned ASO, a patient-centered aftercare plan, and educational materials about mental health and substance use disorders. The ASO is then responsible for coordinating post-discharge care, including following up with the patient through home visits, phone calls, and ensuring they attend scheduled appointments. Additionally, ASOs must submit quarterly confidential reports to the department detailing the number of discharged patients, their outcomes, and any challenges encountered during post-discharge care. The bill amends existing laws in sections 125.2, 125.85, 229.1, and 229.16 of the Iowa Code, and requires the department to adopt rules for implementing these new provisions. The goal is to enhance continuity of care and support for individuals transitioning out of involuntary medical treatment.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (0)

No sponsors listed

Other Sponsors (1)

Health And Human Services (H)

Last Action

Placed on calendar. (on 04/07/2025)

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