Oklahoma SB1794 establishes a statewide behavioral health vacancy registry to improve placement efficiency.

Oklahoma SB1794 mandates the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services to create a secure, real-time behavioral health vacancy registry. This registry aims to expedite placements, including emergency detentions and protective custody. Facilities must register and update capacity status hourly. The Department will set uniform data definitions and ensure compliance with privacy laws, including HIPAA. The registry excludes protected health information of identifiable patients. Effective date specified.

Oklahoma SB1794 establishes a statewide behavioral health vacancy registry to improve placement efficiency.

Oklahoma SB1794 mandates the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services to create a secure, real-time behavioral health vacancy registry. This registry aims to expedite placements, including emergency detentions and protective custody. Facilities must register and update capacity status hourly. The Department will set uniform data definitions and ensure compliance with privacy laws, including HIPAA. The registry excludes protected health information of identifiable patients. Effective date specified.