MENTAL HEALTH REHABILITATION

Summary

The bill updates the 2013 Specialized Mental Health Rehabilitation Act to guarantee each consumer receives a minimum of 15 hours of treatment each week and to track attendance in clinical records. It also adds detailed facility standards for safety, staffing ratios, sanitation, emergency plans, bedroom size, and limits on admitting patients who need immediate medical care. The changes aim to improve care quality and accountability for people in mental health rehabilitation programs.

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