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05/25/2023
House Bill 68 - Gender Affirming Care (a.k.a. Saving Adolescents from Experimentation (SAFE) Act)
OPPA among the more than 200 people/organizations to submit opponent testimony
The OPPA provided written testimony in opposition to House Bill 68 this week. As stated to lawmakers, "OPPA is committed to advocating for the mental health needs of all individuals, including individuals with Gender Dysphoria and their families . . . we do not believe anyone should be prevented from accessing gender-affirming treatments provided according to best practices defined by medical experts in the field."
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OhioMHAS draft rules on psychiatric residential treatment facilities
Deadline to submit comments is June 7,, 2023
The Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OhioMHAS) is proposing to amend the following Ohio Administrative Code rules: Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facilities. OPPA members are encouraged to review the rules and submit comments if need be and copy OPPA @ oppa@oppa.org
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OhioMHAS draft rules on seclusion and restraint, including mechanical retraint
Deadline to submit comments is June 16, 2023
The Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OhioMHAS) is proposing to adopt rules that amend the requirements for the provision of seclusion and restraint by certified providers. The rules have been submitted to the Common Sense Initiative (CSI) office for review; and comments regarding the rules can be submitted to OhioMHAS or directly to CSI. OPPA members are encouraged to submit comments if need be and copy OPPA @ oppa.org
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