SF0023S3001.02

Corrected, Failed

Amendment to SF0023 — Outpatient examination and commitment length.

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Chamber: Senate

Stage: 3rd Reading

What does this amendment do?

This amendment changes the qualifications for examiners in involuntary hospitalization proceedings by replacing 'advanced practice registered nurse' with 'psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner' and adding specific education and experience requirements for physician assistants.

Replaces 'advanced practice registered nurse' with 'psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner' as a qualified examiner for involuntary hospitalization proceedings. (Page 2, line 14)
Adds a requirement that physician assistants performing examinations must have documented education, training, and experience in psychiatric or mental health assessment and diagnosis. (Page 2, line 15)

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