Massachusetts H2210 aims to expedite the treatment of inpatient mental health care for children in state custody.

Massachusetts H2210 mandates the Department of Children and Families, in collaboration with the Office of the Child Advocate, to establish a streamlined process for administering antipsychotic medication to children in their custody who are hospitalized in inpatient psychiatric facilities. The bill also requires that independent medical examinations for indigent patients be requested within 24 hours of counsel appointment and completed within three business days.

Massachusetts H2210 aims to expedite the treatment of inpatient mental health care for children in state custody.

Massachusetts H2210 mandates the Department of Children and Families, in collaboration with the Office of the Child Advocate, to establish a streamlined process for administering antipsychotic medication to children in their custody who are hospitalized in inpatient psychiatric facilities. The bill also requires that independent medical examinations for indigent patients be requested within 24 hours of counsel appointment and completed within three business days.