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Bill would create anonymous online screening and counseling portal for credentialed health workers
Summary
Senate Bill 5242 would require the Department of Health to contract with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention to provide an anonymous interactive screening program for credentialed health workers, paid by a uniform surcharge on professional credential fees.
Senate Health and Long Term Care Committee members heard testimony Jan. 28 on substitute Senate Bill 5242, sponsored by Sen. Orwell, which would direct the Department of Health to contract with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) to implement an anonymous interactive screening program for licensed health professionals.
Committee staff explained the model: an AFSP platform would allow credential holders to complete a confidential screening questionnaire, receive a personalized response from a program counselor, get referrals to treatment or brief services, and interact via email while remaining…
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