Oregon House Bill 3090, Requires Hospital To Adopt Policy For Release Of Patients From Emergency Department Following Treatment For Behavioral Health Crisis

On May 31, 2017, the State of Oregon released this House Bill 3090 (HB 3090) requiring hospitals to adopt a policy for the release of patients from the emergency department following treatment for a behavioral health crisis. This policy must include any necessary suicide prevention measures, including counseling strategies designed to reduce the patient’s access to lethal means . . .