New York A08580 mandates psychiatric care for firearm violence victims in hospitals.

New York A08580 amends the public health law to require hospitals to offer psychiatric care to victims of firearm violence. Hospitals must develop policies and procedures for identifying, assessing, treating, and referring such victims. They must also establish a training program for staff and designate a staff member to coordinate psychiatric services. Upon discharge, hospitals must inform victims of available psychiatric services. The commissioner of health will consult with relevant entities to develop a model policy for hospitals.

New York A08580 mandates psychiatric care for firearm violence victims in hospitals.

New York A08580 amends the public health law to require hospitals to offer psychiatric care to victims of firearm violence. Hospitals must develop policies and procedures for identifying, assessing, treating, and referring such victims. They must also establish a training program for staff and designate a staff member to coordinate psychiatric services. Upon discharge, hospitals must inform victims of available psychiatric services. The commissioner of health will consult with relevant entities to develop a model policy for hospitals.