Behavioral Health Care Related To Suicide Ideation
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2018 Regular Session |
| Subjects |
Concerning the quality of behavioral health care related to suicide, and, in connection therewith, improving care coordination between behavioral health professionals.
Bill Summary:
The department is required to study and address gaps in suicide prevention issues and to collaborate with other offices and the community to evaluate best practices for suicide prevention and intervention and opioid abuse issues. The department is required to report findings to the general assembly.
The bill requires the department of public health and environment (department) to work with Colorado hospitals to evaluate the Colorado suicide prevention plan. The department is also required to develop a health authorization release form to improve communication between behavioral health professionals regarding the person giving consent.
A health care facility is required to have a plan for individuals transitioning from inpatient to outpatient care.
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)
Prime Sponsors
Senator
John Kefalas
Committees
Related Documents & Information
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 01/29/2018 | Introduced |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Adopt amendment L.001 [Attachment F]. | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Refer Senate Bill 18-153, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations. | The motion failed on a vote of 2-3. | Vote summary |
| Postpone Senate Bill 18-153 indefinitely. | The motion passed on a vote of 3-2. | Vote summary |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 02/14/2018 | Senate | Senate Committee on State, Veterans, & Military Affairs Postpone Indefinitely |
| 02/12/2018 | Senate | Senate Committee on State, Veterans, & Military Affairs Witness Testimony and/or Committee Discussion Only |
| 01/29/2018 | Senate | Introduced In Senate - Assigned to State, Veterans, & Military Affairs |