On time act
On Time Act
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
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- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to improve suicide prevention services for veterans by requiring the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to have a suicide prevention coordinator available at each of its medical centers, 24/7, to respond to requests for support. The coordinator must be accessible to provide suicide prevention planning services. The bill does not authorize the hiring of additional full-time positions to fulfill this requirement.
Key provisions
- Requires VA medical centers to have a suicide prevention coordinator.
- Coordinators must be available outside of regular operating hours.
- Coordinators must be accessible to provide suicide prevention planning services.
- The Secretary of Veterans Affairs must ensure this staffing requirement is met.
Who is affected
- Veterans
- Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
- Veterans Affairs medical centers
Notable changes
- Expands the role of suicide prevention coordinators to include 24/7 availability.
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