Establishes an interactive screening program to improve access to behavioral health resources for health care providers.
The bill mandates the Department of Health to contract with a nonprofit entity to create an interactive screening program for health care providers. This program aims to improve access to behavioral health resources. It must be evidence-based, available to licensed professionals, and allow anonymous interaction with counselors. The program will include a screening questionnaire, confidential services, and facilitate paid medical leave requests for mental health conditions related to clinician distress and burnout.
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