SB 448
Relating to brain injury screening training
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Bill overview
Senate Bill 448 aims to establish a system for screening incarcerated individuals in West Virginia for brain injuries. The bill mandates training for Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation personnel in brain injury screening techniques, utilizing the West Virginia University Center for Excellence in Disabilities. It also requires screening of all incoming and currently incarcerated individuals and establishes a memorandum of understanding between the Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation, the Division of Rehabilitation Services, and the Department of Veterans Assistance to facilitate the sharing of confidential health records for research purposes.
Key provisions
- Requires training for Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation personnel in brain injury screening.
- Mandates screening of all incoming and currently incarcerated individuals for brain injuries.
- Establishes a study group to advise on screening processes and competency assessments.
- Requires the Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation to collaborate with the West Virginia University Center for Excellence in Disabilities.
- Creates a memorandum of understanding among specific state agencies to share health records.
Who is affected
- Incarcerated individuals in West Virginia
- Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation personnel
- Division of Rehabilitation Services
- Department of Veterans Assistance
- West Virginia University Center for Excellence in Disabilities
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