Health: confidentiality; critical incident stress management services; modify. Amends secs. 20981 & 20982 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.20981 & 333.20982).
What changed between versions
Added new definitions for 'Critical incident stress management services' to explicitly include peer support services, consultation, and referral services alongside existing options like debriefings and on-scene support.
Modified the definition of 'Critical incident stress' to specify that it refers to stress experienced by an 'emergency service provider individual' while providing services, clarifying the target audience for these protections.
Modified the definition of 'Emergency service provider' to include health professionals licensed under Article 15, broadening the group of individuals eligible for these services.
Added a new requirement that records kept by CISM team members regarding the provision of services are confidential and protected from subpoena, discovery, or introduction into evidence, matching the protection level previously given only to communications.