Establishes procedures for the social admission of minors in emergency departments for mental or behavioral health evaluation when parents or local.

New York A10858 amends the public health law to establish procedures for the social admission of minors in emergency departments for mental or behavioral health evaluation. This applies when a parent, legal guardian, or local social services district refuses to retrieve the minor upon discharge. The hospital must notify local social services and child protective services and coordinate to secure a safe placement. Caseworkers will review cases to ensure minors do not remain indefinitely. Hospitals must report on social admissions to relevant agencies.

Establishes procedures for the social admission of minors in emergency departments for mental or behavioral health evaluation when parents or local.

New York A10858 amends the public health law to establish procedures for the social admission of minors in emergency departments for mental or behavioral health evaluation. This applies when a parent, legal guardian, or local social services district refuses to retrieve the minor upon discharge. The hospital must notify local social services and child protective services and coordinate to secure a safe placement. Caseworkers will review cases to ensure minors do not remain indefinitely. Hospitals must report on social admissions to relevant agencies.