Bill > HB05567

This bill aims to improve healthcare and overall well-being for individuals incarcerated in Department of Correction facilities by establishing new positions within the Office of the Correction Ombuds, such as a Correction Patient Advocate and a Correction Mental Health Care Clinician, to assist incarcerated individuals with medical and mental health matters. It also mandates processes to ensure medications are administered correctly, including the development of an electronic health records system with patient access to their medication information and a pilot program for self-administration of certain chronic disease medications. The bill further proposes student loan reimbursement for nurses working for the Department of Correction, directs an audit of the department's nutrition and food services, and requires that medical history be included in presentencing reports to ensure continuity of care upon intake. Additionally, it enhances training for correction officers to include communication, implicit bias awareness, de-escalation, and crisis prevention, and establishes a Correction Medical and Health Oversight Board to make recommendations for improving healthcare and food services within correctional facilities.

Justice

Judiciary Committee (Joint)

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