House Bill No. by Representative Fisher amends R.S. 28:53.1 to enhance the requirements for healthcare facilities treating patients admitted under an emergency certificate for behavioral health services. The bill mandates that within 72 hours of admission, a licensed healthcare professional must conduct a behavioral health evaluation and contact the patient's primary healthcare provider to establish a treatment history. Additionally, upon discharge, the facility must notify any current healthcare professionals about the discharge date and time, unless the patient objects, and provide a 14-day supply of prescribed medication for behavioral health conditions.

The proposed law also introduces new obligations for discharge planning. If the patient does not have a current healthcare provider, the facility must refer them to appropriate services. Furthermore, the facility is required to provide educational materials from the Louisiana Department of Health that inform patients and their families about self-harm warning signs and the importance of ongoing behavioral health care. These changes aim to ensure better continuity of care and support for patients transitioning from emergency treatment.