Relating to hospitals establishing protocols for providing trauma informed care to patients

HB 4853 requires West Virginia hospitals to create protocols for providing trauma-informed care to patients who have experienced miscarriage, abuse, neglect, or other stressful events. Hospitals must implement staff training, compile patient resources (including mental health contacts, grief guidance, crisis hotlines, and support groups), and develop a specific "Butterfly Protocol" for miscarriage cases. This protocol uses a discreet butterfly symbol on patient records to alert staff, who must be trained to recognize it and provide appropriate care. The bill directly affects all West Virginia hospitals by mandating these concrete procedures. It focuses on hospital operational changes rather than altering patient rights or funding.