SB 101 - This act modifies the membership of the review panels convened by the Division of Developmental Disabilities when a resident, parent or legal guardian refuses to consent to a proposed placement or discharge from a mental health facility. Under this act, the division director shall convene a review panel composed of four members. The members of the panel shall consist of: -the head of the facility in question; -an employee of such facility, designated by the head of the facility, who shall be familiar with the service needs of the resident in question; -the resident, parent or legal guardian; and -a person designated by the resident, parent or legal guardian. ADRIANE CROUSE
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