HB 2793 - DIGEST |
(SUBSTITUTED FOR - SEE 2ND SUB) |
Creates the safe homes task force to raise public awareness and increase suicide prevention education among new partners who are in key positions to help reduce suicide. |
Requires Forefront at the University of Washington school of social work to administer and staff the task force and convene the initial meeting of the task force. |
Requires the department of health to develop and administer a safe homes project to provide financial incentives to firearms dealers to encourage participation in a program to implement suicide awareness and prevention strategies. |
Provides a business and occupation tax credit for a licensed firearms dealer that is certified as a safe homes partner. |
Requires the department of fish and wildlife to update the pamphlet to incorporate information on suicide awareness and prevention. |
Requires a licensed pharmacist or a person holding a retired active pharmacist license to complete a one-time training in suicide assessment, treatment, and management. |
Requires the schools of pharmacy at the University of Washington and Washington State University to convene a work group to jointly develop a curriculum on suicide assessment, treatment, and management for pharmacy students. |
Requires the department of health and the pharmacy quality assurance commission to jointly develop written materials on suicide awareness and prevention that pharmacies can post or distribute to customers. |