HB0181 - Hospitalization of mentally ill-examiners.
2001 |
State of Wyoming |
01LSO-0510.E1 ENGROSSED |
HOUSE BILL NO. HB0181
Hospitalization of mentally ill-examiners.
Sponsored by: Representative(s) Luthi and Tipton and
Senator(s) Mockler
A BILL
for
1 AN ACT relating to
hospitalization of mentally ill;
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providing that certain qualified nurses may act as an
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examiner as specified; and providing for an effective date.
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5 Be It Enacted by the Legislature of the State of Wyoming:
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7 Section 1. W.S. 25-10-101(a)(iv) is amended to read:
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9 25-10-101. Definitions.
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11 (a) As used in this act:
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13 (iv) "Examiner"
means a licensed psychiatrist, a
14 licensed physician, a licensed advanced practitioner of
15 nursing with a clinical specialty in psychiatric and mental
16 health nursing working in collaboration with a licensed
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1 physician, a licensed psychologist, a licensed
professional
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counselor, a licensed addictions therapist, a licensed
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clinical social worker or a licensed marriage and family
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therapist;
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6 Section 2. This act is effective July 1, 2001.
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8 (END)
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