Authorizes provision of residential mental health services in residential substance use disorders treatment facility or program under specified hospital affiliation and clinical support criteria.
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Overview
This bill allows licensed residential substance use disorder facilities and programs to offer residential mental health treatment as a separate part of their services, provided they have a formal agreement with a hospital that provides psychiatric care. The bill outlines specific requirements for this hospital affiliation, including joint clinical governance and access to medical support. Facilities must demonstrate a strong connection to a hospital and adhere to all existing state regulations for mental health treatment. The bill also requires facilities to report changes to their hospital affiliation agreements.
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