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2013 Senate Bill 5122: Concerning patient and staff safety at state hospitals
Introduced by Sen. Mike Carrell (Lakewood) (R) on January 18, 2013
Directs the Department of Social and Health Services to prepare a plan to enhance the safety of state hospital patients and staff from assault. (See also HB 1571). Official Text and Analysis.
Referred to the Senate Human Services & Corrections Committee on January 18, 2013
Substitute offered in the Senate on February 8, 2013
Provides that the plan developed by DSHS must include
consideration of whether or not roles or placements of security personnel should be changed.
Referred to the Senate Ways & Means Committee on February 8, 2013