Arizona SB1219 mandates accreditation for behavioral health facilities by approved organizations.

Arizona SB1219 requires behavioral health facilities to obtain accreditation from an independent, nonprofit organization approved by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. This applies to facilities providing inpatient, residential, or outpatient behavioral health services, except those in counties with populations under one million. The bill also mandates that patient intake forms at behavioral health outpatient treatment centers include the license number of any applicable sober living homes.

Arizona SB1219 mandates accreditation for behavioral health facilities by approved organizations.

Arizona SB1219 requires behavioral health facilities to obtain accreditation from an independent, nonprofit organization approved by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. This applies to facilities providing inpatient, residential, or outpatient behavioral health services, except those in counties with populations under one million. The bill also mandates that patient intake forms at behavioral health outpatient treatment centers include the license number of any applicable sober living homes.