The bill establishes a suicide mortality review team within the Department of Veterans' Affairs in Nebraska. This team will consist of various members, including the Director of the Department, representatives from the Nebraska Violent Death Reporting System, local outreach organizations, and other professionals such as education administrators, hospital representatives, and mental health professionals. The team is tasked with developing a data collection system for suicide mortality, conducting annual analyses of suicide incidences and causes, creating protocols for investigations, and educating the public on suicide prevention.
Additionally, the bill outlines the powers and duties of the review team, including the ability to access confidential information related to suicides under review, with certain protections in place to ensure the confidentiality of the information. The review team is required to submit an annual report summarizing the findings from the previous year, including details about the individuals who died by suicide and recommendations for preventing future deaths. This report will be shared with the Clerk of the Legislature, the Department of Health and Human Services, and relevant nonprofit organizations.