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Clarification Re Senate Bill 17-207

Denver, CO
The Colorado Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses

I had previously reported the above Behavioral Health Bill that passed the legislature and was signed by the governor included Psych APRNs given authority to drop 72 Hr Mental Health Holds.  Unfortunately this ability to drop Holds does not take effect until May 1, 2018.

Laura Mehringer, Legislative Chair


Specialties
Psychiatric / Mental Health