Michigan 2023-2024 Regular Session

Michigan House Bill HB4747

Introduced
6/14/23  

Caption

Mental health: other; hospital evaluations for assisted outpatient treatment; expand. Amends sec. 429 of 1974 PA 258 (MCL 330.1429).

Impact

The proposed changes could enhance the efficiency of mental health treatment by allowing hospitals to better manage the initial evaluation and potential admission of patients. By limiting the time frame for examination and ensuring that an evaluation occurs within that time, the bill could help in reducing the wait times for assessments, thus potentially leading to quicker interventions and better outcomes for patients. This might influence state laws related to mental health protocol, particularly in the context of emergency situations.

Summary

House Bill 4747 seeks to amend the Mental Health Code of Michigan, specifically focusing on the processes related to hospital evaluations for individuals in need of mental health services. The bill introduces new provisions that require designated hospitals to accept and detain individuals for examination for up to 24 hours upon presentation. During this period, a physician or licensed psychologist must evaluate the individual unless a clinical certificate is already available. This aim follows a growing concern to streamline the assessment process for those in need of mental health crisis intervention.

Contention

As with many amendments to mental health laws, there may be points of contention concerning how these changes affect patient rights and the responsibilities of healthcare providers. Critics could argue that the time-limited examination might rush the assessment process, leading to improper evaluations or an increase in detentions of individuals who may not actually require treatment. The balance between ensuring timely care and safeguarding the rights of individuals remains a critical discussion point surrounding this bill.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

MI SB0917

Mental health: other; hospital evaluations for assisted outpatient treatment; expand. Amends secs. 206a & 429 of 1974 PA 258 (MCL 330.1206a & 330.1429).

MI SB0220

Mental health: other; hospital evaluations for assisted outpatient treatment; expand. Amends secs. 206a & 429 of 1974 PA 258 (MCL 330.1206a & 330.1429).

MI HB4413

Mental health: other; hospital evaluations for assisted outpatient treatment; expand. Amends secs. 206a & 429 of 1974 PA 258 (MCL 330.1206a & 330.1429).

MI HB5114

Mental health: code; definition of mental health professional; expand to include physician assistants, certified nurse practitioners, and clinical nurse specialists-certified, and allow them to perform certain examinations. Amends secs. 100a, 100b, 100c, 281b, 400, 420, 423, 425, 426, 427, 429, 430, 434, 435, 438, 452, 461, 463, 498o, 517, 532, 700, 740 & 742 of 1974 PA 258 (MCL 330.1100a et seq.).

MI SB0915

Mental health: hospitalization; person requiring treatment; revise, and modify certain procedures for treatment. Amends secs. 401, 427, 430, 461, 468, 472a & 475 of 1974 PA 258 (MCL 330.1401 et seq.).

MI HB4412

Mental health: hospitalization; person requiring treatment; revise, and modify certain procedures for treatment. Amends secs. 401, 427, 430, 461, 468, 472a & 475 of 1974 PA 258 (MCL 330.1401 et seq.).

MI SB0219

Mental health: hospitalization; person requiring treatment; revise, and modify certain procedures for treatment. Amends secs. 401, 427, 430, 461, 468, 472a & 475 of 1974 PA 258 (MCL 330.1401 et seq.).

MI SB0222

Mental health: other; petition for access to assisted outpatient treatment; expand to additional health providers. Amends sec. 473 of 1974 PA 258 (MCL 330.1473).

MI SB0918

Mental health: other; petition for access to assisted outpatient treatment; expand to additional health providers. Amends sec. 473 of 1974 PA 258 (MCL 330.1473).

MI SB0806

Health facilities: hospitals; psychological evaluation on a minor in a hospital emergency room longer than a certain period of time due to a mental health episode; require. Amends secs. 409 & 972 of 1974 PA 258 (MCL 330.1409 & 330.1972).

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