SB 178
Modifies provisions relating to safety provisions in mental health facilities
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LR Number:
1034S.02P
Last Action:
5/17/2013 - H Calendar S Bills for Third Reading
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Title:
SCS SB 178
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Effective Date:
August 28, 2013
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Current Bill Summary

SCS/SB 178 - This act modifies provisions relating to mental health facilities.

SECTION 56.700

This act also adds Boone county to the list of counties currently employing additional assistant prosecuting attorneys, investigative and clerical personnel to assist in the carrying out of duties relating to mental health and mental health facilities operated by the state or the University of Missouri.

This provision is contained in SCS/SB 226 (2013).

SECTION 630.175

Under current law, physical or chemical restraints, isolation, or seclusion cannot be used on patients, residents or clients of a mental health facility or mental health program unless it is determined by the head of the facility or the attending licensed physician that it is necessary to protect the health and safety of the individual or others and that it provides the least restrictive environment. This act allows such orders to also be made by the attending advanced practice registered nurse in a collaborative practice arrangement with the attending licensed physician.

If the attending advanced practice registered nurse orders the use of restraints, isolation or seclusion, it shall be reviewed in person by the attending licensed physician if the episode of restraint extends beyond 4 hours duration for a person under 18 years of age, or beyond 8 hours duration for a person 18 years of age or older, or for any total length of restraint lasting more than four hours duration in a 24 hour period in the case of a person under 18 years of age, or beyond eight hours duration in the case of a person over 18 years of age in a 24 hour period.

Depending on the circumstances under which an individual has been committed to the facility, security escort devices may be used when such individuals are transported outside a mental health facility based on the determination of the head of the facility or the attending licensed physician. This act allows such determinations to also be made by the attending advanced practice registered nurse in a collaborative practice arrangement with the attending licensed physician.

All orders made by the attending advanced practice registered nurse under this act shall be reviewed in person by the attending licensed physician of the facility within 24 hours or the next regular working day of the order being issued, and such review shall be documented in the clinical record of the patient, resident, or client. The attending advanced practice registered nurse shall also document the use of the restraint, isolation or seclusion.

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