New Pennsylvania Law Requires Rehabilitation Facilities To Notify Families If Patient Leaves Early

By: KDKA-TV News Staff

HARRISBURG (KDKA) - A new law in Pennsylvania would require rehabilitation facilities to notify a family if a patient leaves against their advice.

It will go into effect in 60 days.

The law would require rehab officials to call a patient's emergency contact if the patient decides to leave the facility against the official's advice.

Lawmakers believe this would give patients a chance to have their loved ones intervene and find them.