S. 2610 · 115th Congress
Preventing Overdoses While in Emergency Departments Act of 2018
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Shelley Capito
- Introduced
- 2018-03-22
- Latest action
- 2018-03-22 · Introduced in Senate
Summary
Preventing Overdoses While in Emergency Departments Act of 2018
This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to establish a grant program to: (1) develop protocols for discharging patients who are treated for a drug overdose, and (2) enhance the integration and coordination of postdischarge care and treatment options for individuals with a substance use disorder.