Plain English Breakdown
The exact duties of the ombudsman are not fully detailed in the provided official summary.
Creating a Psychiatric Care Ombudsman Office
This bill requires the establishment of an ombudsman office to assist people in psychiatric hospitals, sets rules for the ombudsman's duties and creates penalties for rule violations.
What This Bill Does
- Requires the division of mental health and addiction to establish a psychiatric care ombudsman office.
- The secretary of family and social services will appoint someone to run this office.
- Sets forth rules regarding the powers and duties of the ombudsman concerning psychiatric hospitals and patients.
- Creates criminal penalties for violations of these rules.
Who It Names or Affects
- People who work at the division of mental health and addiction
- The secretary of family and social services
- Patients in psychiatric hospitals
Terms To Know
- Ombudsman
- A person whose job is to help people solve problems with government agencies or organizations.
- Psychiatric hospital
- A place where doctors treat patients who have mental health issues.
Limits and Unknowns
- The bill does not specify the exact duties of the ombudsman.
- It is unclear how much funding will be allocated for this new office.