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

The bill aims to facilitate the administration of assisted community treatment orders by allowing registered nurses and paramedics to administer medication in locations other than hospitals or designated facilities. This change is intended to provide timely treatment to individuals who are subject to assisted community treatment orders but refuse to go to a hospital. The bill specifies that such treatment must be consistent with accepted medical standards, within the scope of practice, and provided through a county program. This Act will take effect upon approval.

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

The bill aims to facilitate the administration of assisted community treatment orders by allowing registered nurses and paramedics to administer medication in locations other than hospitals or designated facilities. This change is intended to provide timely treatment to individuals who are subject to assisted community treatment orders but refuse to go to a hospital. The bill specifies that such treatment must be consistent with accepted medical standards, within the scope of practice, and provided through a county program. This Act will take effect upon approval.