Massachusetts H5040 mandates PANDAS/PANS screening for children in medical settings.

Massachusetts H5040 requires licensed child psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and mental health counselors to screen patients for pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections (PANDAS) and pediatric acute onset neuropsychiatric syndrome (PANS). The bill also mandates that health care facilities serving children ensure patients receive such screenings. The Department of Public Health must establish a screening program and develop working criteria and regulations within 180 days of the act's effective date.

Massachusetts H5040 mandates PANDAS/PANS screening for children in medical settings.

Massachusetts H5040 requires licensed child psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and mental health counselors to screen patients for pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections (PANDAS) and pediatric acute onset neuropsychiatric syndrome (PANS). The bill also mandates that health care facilities serving children ensure patients receive such screenings. The Department of Public Health must establish a screening program and develop working criteria and regulations within 180 days of the act's effective date.