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H.R. 6224 · 98th Congress · enacted

Saint Elizabeths Hospital and District of Columbia Mental Health Services Act

Became Public Law No: 98-621.

Latest official action 1984-11-08 · Enacted

The bill, briefly

Saint Elizabeths Hospital and District of Columbia Mental Health Services Act - Provides that, effective October 1, 1987, the District of Columbia shall assume full responsibility for the provision of mental health services to residents of the District. Establishes time schedules for the preparation and review of a system implementation plan for a comprehensive District mental health system. Sets forth the components of the plan. Requires the establishment of a labor-management advisory committee to make recommendations on the plan. Requires the solicitation of comments from the public with respect to the development of the plan. Permits the shift of selected program responsibilities and staff resources from Saint Elizabeths Hospital to the District of Columbia with the mutual agreement of the Mayor of the District of Columbia and the Secretary of Health and Human Services if such transfer is consistent with the plan. Requires that both a financial and physical plant audit of Saint Elizabeths Hospital be completed by January 1, 1986. Makes the Secretary responsible for making repairs and renovations necessary to bring those facilities at Saint Elizabeths Hospital which are to be utilized by the District as part of the comprehensive system up to applicable health and safety codes and standards. Directs the Secretary to maintain all other facilities in the conditions described i…

Congressional Research Service · 1984-09-12

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