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AGENCY TESTIMONY

CHS's position on Intro 412: Notification procedures for suicide attempts and serious injuries

1:32:30

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118 sec

Dr. Subedi expresses opposition to aspects of Intro 412, which would require CHS to notify emergency contacts and attorneys within one hour of suicide attempts, hospitalizations, or serious injuries. He explains CHS's current practices for communication and the challenges associated with the proposed requirements.

  • Describes CHS's current patient relations department and clinical court advocacy team roles in facilitating communication
  • Explains why hospital staff are better positioned to notify family members about hospitalizations
  • Emphasizes the need for individualized and deliberate approaches to communicating about sensitive medical events