Hawaii HB2372 allows registered nurses and paramedics to administer medication for assisted community treatment in non-hospital settings.

Hawaii HB2372 amends state law to enable registered nurses and paramedics to administer medication for assisted community treatment in locations outside hospitals, psychiatric facilities, or other designated facilities. This change aims to facilitate the administration of court-ordered treatment for mentally ill individuals who refuse to be moved to a hospital or emergency room. The bill specifies that treatment can be administered if the nurse or paramedic is working within their scope of practice, is part of a county program, and knows the person is subject to an order.

Hawaii HB2372 allows registered nurses and paramedics to administer medication for assisted community treatment in non-hospital settings.

Hawaii HB2372 amends state law to enable registered nurses and paramedics to administer medication for assisted community treatment in locations outside hospitals, psychiatric facilities, or other designated facilities. This change aims to facilitate the administration of court-ordered treatment for mentally ill individuals who refuse to be moved to a hospital or emergency room. The bill specifies that treatment can be administered if the nurse or paramedic is working within their scope of practice, is part of a county program, and knows the person is subject to an order.