印地安那州立法者提出法案, 要求设立精神病医院监察员, Indiana lawmakers push bill to create psychiatric hospital ombudsman after exposés revealed care failures.

印第安纳立法者正在推进参议院第131号法案,该法案将设立一个精神病护理监察员办公室,在调查报告揭示对病人护理、安全和问责的严重关切后,加强对精神病院的监督。 Indiana lawmakers are advancing Senate Bill 131, which would create a Psychiatric Care Ombudsman Office to improve oversight of psychiatric hospitals following investigative reports revealing serious concerns about patient care, safety, and accountability. 由家庭和社会服务秘书任命的监察员将调查投诉,为病人,特别是那些面临耻辱的病人辩护。 The ombudsman, appointed by the Family and Social Services secretary, would investigate complaints and advocate for patients, especially those facing stigma. 该法案受WFYI和Mirror Indy报道的发现启发，旨在解决系统性监督缺口，提高透明度，并追踪关注模式。 The bill, inspired by findings from WFYI and Mirror Indy’s reporting, aims to address systemic gaps in oversight, improve transparency, and track patterns of concern. 在本届立法会议期间,它必须通过委员会,才能向前推进。 It must pass out of committee during the current legislative session to move forward.