Colorado HB1116 revises emergency commitment processes for individuals with behavioral health disorders.
Colorado HB1116 revises the process for invoking an emergency commitment for individuals with behavioral health disorders. It mandates that facilities provide discharge instructions to individuals, including information on therapeutic treatments, medications, and referrals to appropriate services. The bill extends the time for facilities to attempt follow-up care from 48 to 72 hours after discharge.
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