Louisiana HB1139 mandates specific behavioral health services for patients admitted under an emergency certificate.

Louisiana HB1139 requires healthcare facilities to provide certain behavioral health services for patients admitted under an emergency certificate. Upon admission, facilities must ensure a licensed healthcare professional conducts a behavioral health evaluation and contacts the patient's primary healthcare provider or behavioral health professional to establish a treatment history. Upon discharge, facilities must notify relevant healthcare professionals, provide a 14-day supply of medication, and refer patients to appropriate healthcare services if needed.

Louisiana HB1139 mandates specific behavioral health services for patients admitted under an emergency certificate.

Louisiana HB1139 requires healthcare facilities to provide certain behavioral health services for patients admitted under an emergency certificate. Upon admission, facilities must ensure a licensed healthcare professional conducts a behavioral health evaluation and contacts the patient's primary healthcare provider or behavioral health professional to establish a treatment history. Upon discharge, facilities must notify relevant healthcare professionals, provide a 14-day supply of medication, and refer patients to appropriate healthcare services if needed.