Budget Amendment ID: FY2015-S4-676-R1
Redraft EHS 676
DCF Hiring of a Physician Medical Director
Mr. Tarr moved that the proposed new text be amended moved that the bill be amended by inserting, after section ___, the following new section:-
"SECTION XX. Notwithstanding any general of special law to the contrary, the department of
children and families shall, within 60 days of the passage of this act, hire a licensed, professional
medical staff member in each of the department’s regional offices. Medical staff members shall
provide initial medical screenings for all children who enter the department’s care within 72
hours. The department shall also hire a medical director to manage, oversee and coordinate
medical staff members in providing timely medical screenings and other medical services for
children served by the department."