Learn About the Law
Get help with your legal needs
FindLaw’s Learn About the Law features thousands of informational articles to help you understand your options. And if you’re ready to hire an attorney, find one in your area who can help.
Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
There is hereby created the Critical Incident Stress Management Program. The focus of the program shall be to minimize the harmful effects of critical incident stress for emergency service personnel, with a high priority on confidentiality and respect for the individuals involved. The program shall:
(1) Provide a stress management session to emergency service personnel who appropriately request such assistance in an effort to address critical incident stress;
(2) Assist in providing the emotional and educational support necessary to ensure optimal functioning of emergency service personnel;
(3) Conduct preincident educational programs to acquaint emergency service personnel with stress management techniques;
(4) Promote interagency cooperation;
(5) Provide an organized statewide response to the emotional needs of emergency service personnel impacted by critical incidents;
(6) Develop guidelines for resilience training for first responders under section 48-101.01;
(7) Set reimbursement rates for mental health examinations and resilience training under section 48-101.01; and
(8) Set an annual limit on the hours or quantity of resilience training for which reimbursement is required under section 48-101.01.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Nebraska Revised Statutes Chapter 71. Public Health and Welfare § 71-7104. Critical Incident Stress Management Program; created; duties - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ne/chapter-71-public-health-and-welfare/ne-rev-st-sect-71-7104/
FindLaw Codes may not reflect the most recent version of the law in your jurisdiction. Please verify the status of the code you are researching with the state legislature or via Westlaw before relying on it for your legal needs.
A free source of state and federal court opinions, state laws, and the United States Code. For more information about the legal concepts addressed by these cases and statutes, visit FindLaw's Learn About the Law.
Get help with your legal needs
FindLaw’s Learn About the Law features thousands of informational articles to help you understand your options. And if you’re ready to hire an attorney, find one in your area who can help.
Search our directory by legal issue
Enter information in one or both fields (Required)