Illinois HB1242 mandates staffing requirements for mental health centers to ensure patient and staff safety.
HB1242 amends the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Administrative Act to ensure safety in Illinois state-operated mental health centers. It requires no fewer than two registered nurses and two mental health technicians to be assigned to any unit at all times in specified centers. The bill also mandates the Department of Human Services to establish a procedure for employees to report work-related assaults and injuries, ensuring they are informed of their rights and protections against discrimination or retaliation for reporting incidents.
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