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Committee adds Department of Health consultation, narrows clinical staffing language in S.193 forensic‑facility section
Summary
The committee reviewed amendments to S.193 that add Department of Health consultation, request interim and annual reports, and modify a draft requirement that a nurse or physician be physically present 24/7 to instead be "available to provide care," per DMH counsel.
The committee examined proposed amendments to S.193 on March 19 that clarify definitions and operational expectations for a proposed forensic facility. New language would require the facility to ensure a registered nurse or physician provides care for transferred persons and would add the Department of Health to consultation and reporting duties.
Committee members flagged a clause that appeared to require a clinician to be on site "24 hours a day, 7 days a…
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