S 3006
Effective Suicide Screening and Assessment in the Emergency Department Act of 2019
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Bill overview
This bill, the Effective Suicide Screening and Assessment in the Emergency Department Act of 2019, aims to improve the care provided to patients in emergency departments who are at risk of suicide. It establishes a grant program to fund up to 40 hospitals, allowing them to train staff, implement policies, and coordinate care for these patients. The grants can prioritize hospitals in underserved areas or those with higher suicide rates, ultimately increasing access to mental health support.
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Angus S., Jr. King
Cory Gardner
Doug Jones
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