SPONSOR: Byrnes
This bill requires all dual diagnosis treatment facilities, as defined in the bill, that operate in this state to adhere to medication management for each patient to ensure compliance. The bill specifies the minimum requirements for the implementing of medication management, including the establishment of a tracking system and providing education and support to patients.
The bill mandates the below treatment standards for dual diagnosis treatment facilities:
(1) Treatment plans must be developed and implemented to address both substance use and mental disorders;
(2) Treatment approaches must draw from evidence-based practices demonstrated to be effective for dual diagnosis populations;
(3) Plans must be individualized to meet patient needs; and
(4) Treatment is to be provided in a patient-centered manner, with a focus on autonomy for the patient and shared decision-making.
Dual diagnosis treatment facilities are prohibited from advertising themselves as such unless these facilities meet the requirements under the provisions of this bill. Any advertising and marketing materials must accurately reflect the facility's services, and the facility must clearly disclose licensure status in these materials.
The Department of Mental Health is granted authority by this bill to enforce its provisions, and any facility in violation of these provisions that is licensed by the Department is subject to the penalties, remedies, and procedures provided for in current law.
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