Requires hospitals to refer individuals with substance use disorders to appropriate services within 72 hours.

The bill mandates that general hospitals develop and implement policies and procedures for identifying, assessing, and referring individuals with substance use disorders or at risk of such disorders. Hospitals must refer individuals to appropriate service providers capable of offering services within 72 hours. This includes providing medication-assisted treatment when necessary. The bill also requires hospitals to train staff on these policies and procedures.

Requires hospitals to refer individuals with substance use disorders to appropriate services within 72 hours.

The bill mandates that general hospitals develop and implement policies and procedures for identifying, assessing, and referring individuals with substance use disorders or at risk of such disorders. Hospitals must refer individuals to appropriate service providers capable of offering services within 72 hours. This includes providing medication-assisted treatment when necessary. The bill also requires hospitals to train staff on these policies and procedures.