5439-S2 AMS FAIR S2660.3

2SSB 5439 - S AMD TO S AMD (S-2626.1/95) - 253

By Senators Fairley, Kohl and Fraser

                                                                NOT ADOPTED 3/15/95

     On page 36, after line 15 of the amendment, insert the following:

     "(3) If a minor child is admitted for treatment without his or her consent, and upon the parent's consent, after ninety days, an independent physician or designated chemical dependency specialist shall examine the child to determine whether continued inpatient treatment is needed. If the independent physician or designated chemical dependency specialist, who is not employed by or in a contractual relationship with the facility, determines that the child is not in need of continued treatment, the child shall be immediately released into the custody of his or her parent, guardian, or custodian.  If, at the end of ninety days, the independent physician or chemical dependency specialist determines that the child needs continued inpatient treatment, the child shall remain at the facility.

(4) An independent physician or chemical dependency specialist shall reexamine the child at least every twelve months thereafter for continued treatment.

(5) The parent shall reimburse the department for the cost of the independent review or reviews for any cost incurred by the department.  The reimbursement shall be based on a sliding scale of income that reflects the parent's ability to pay."

2SSB 5439 - S AMD TO S AMD (S-2626.1/95) - 253

By Senators Fairley, Kohl and Fraser

                                                                NOT ADOPTED 3/15/95

     On page 38, after line 25 of the amendment, insert the following:

     "(5) If a minor child is admitted for treatment without his or her consent, and upon the parent's consent, after ninety days, an independent physician or mental health professional, who is not employed by or in a contractual relationship with the facility, shall examine the child to determine whether continued inpatient treatment is needed. If the independent physician or mental health professional determines that the child is not in need of continued treatment, the child shall be immediately released into the custody of his or her parent, guardian, or custodian.  If at the end of ninety days the independent physician or mental health professional determines that the child needs continued inpatient treatment, the child shall remain at the facility.

(6) An independent physician or mental health professional shall reexamine the child at least every twelve months thereafter for continued treatment.

(7) The parent shall reimburse the department for the cost of the independent review or reviews for any cost incurred by the department.  The reimbursement shall be based on a sliding scale of income that reflects the parent's ability to pay."

EFFECT:  Provides for an independent review of a child's stay after 90 days (and 12 months) in a substance abuse or mental health inpatient treatment facility where the parent has consented on behalf of the child, the cost of which shall be reimbursed by the parent.

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