Bill Summary for S 401 (2011-2012)

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Mar 23 2011

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View NCGA Bill Details2011-2012 Session
Senate Bill 401 (Public) Filed Wednesday, March 23, 2011
TO DIRECT THE DIVISION OF MENTAL HEALTH, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, TO COORDINATE A PILOT PROGRAM TO EVALUATE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF CRISIS INTERVENTION TRAINING IN A LIMITED NUMBER OF ADULT CARE HOMES, BASED ON RECOMMENDATION 5.2 FROM THE NORTH CAROLINA INSTITUTE OF MEDICINE TASK FORCE ON THE CO LOCATION OF DIFFERENT POPULATIONS IN ADULT CARE HOMES AND AS RECOMMENDED BY THE NORTH CAROLINA STUDY COMMISSION ON AGING.
Intro. by Bingham.

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Identical to H 104, filed 2/15/11.

Directs the Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Substance Abuse Services, Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), as title indicates, to coordinate a pilot program in ten adult care homes. Provides additional details on qualifying homes and training requirements. Directs DHHS to evaluate the effectiveness of the crisis intervention training and to report to the NC Study Commission on Aging and the Joint Legislative Oversight Committee on Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Substance Abuse Services on or before March 1, 2012. Lists specific items to be included in the report.