Chapter 368a. Department of Public Health
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19a-1(Formerly Sec. 19-1a). Terms “Commissioner of Health”, “Health Commissioner”, “Department of Health”, or “state Department of Health”, deemed to mean Commissioner or Department of Health Services.19a-1aDepartment of Public Health. Successor department to Department of Public Health and Addiction Services.19a-1bDepartment of Public Health and Addiction Services: Administration, operations and programs units. Agency goals.19a-1cDepartment of Public Health: Successor department to Department of Public Health and Addiction Services. Terms Commissioner or Department of Public Health and Addiction Services deemed to mean Commissioner or Department of Public Health.19a-1d(Formerly Sec. 19a-3). Commissioner of Public Health: Appointment and qualifications.19a-2(Formerly Sec. 19-1b). Department of Health Services. Commissioner. Successor department to Department of Health.19a-2aPowers and duties.19a-2bCommissioner may appear as intervenor for purpose of determining compliance with state health plan.19a-2cAppointment of superintendents of alcohol and drug treatment facilities by the commissioner.19a-2d to 19a-2f19a-2d to 19a-2f19a-2g19a-2g19a-319a-319a-4(Formerly Sec. 19-2a). Commissioner to organize department and adopt regulations.19a-4a to 19a-4c19a-4a to 19a-4c19a-4d19a-4d19a-4e19a-4e19a-4f and 19a-4g19a-4f and 19a-4g19a-4h19a-4h19a-4iOffice of Injury Prevention.19a-4jOffice of Health Equity.19a-4kAdvisory Commission on Multicultural Health.19a-4lOffice of Oral Public Health.19a-5(Formerly Sec. 19-4). Powers and duties of commissioner.19a-5a and 19a-5b19a-5a and 19a-5b19a-5c19a-5c19a-6(Formerly Sec. 19-4a). Commissioner to plan and administer programs for control and treatment of lung disease and chronic illness and for medical rehabilitation.19a-6aCommissioner to implement outreach programs on chronic fatigue and immune dysfunction syndrome.19a-6bCommissioner to allow assisted living services in congregate housing pilot program.19a-6cAssisted living services in state-funded congregate housing facilities. Regulations.19a-6dTobacco abuse reduction and health plan.19a-6eTraumatic brain injury patient registry.19a-6fListing of certified medical assistants.19a-6gHealthFirst Connecticut Authority. Members. Duties. Report. Application for financial assistance.19a-6hState-wide Primary Care Access Authority. Members. Duties. Consultants and assistants. Report.19a-6iSchool-based health center advisory committee. Members. Duties. Report.19a-6j to 19a-6lInteragency and Partnership Advisory Panel on Lupus; membership. Interagency and Partnership Advisory Panel on Lupus; duties. Assistance to the Interagency and Partnership Advisory Panel on Lupus from the Department of Public Health.19a-6mAdvisory council on organ and tissue donation education and awareness. Members. Duties. Report.19a-6nAdvisory council on pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorder associated with streptococcal infections and pediatric acute neuropsychiatric syndrome. Report.19a-6oPalliative Care Advisory Council. Duties. Members. Report.19a-6pSchool-based health centers. Hours. Services. Reimbursement for services.19a-6qChronic disease plan.19a-6rSchool-based health centers and expanded school health sites. Definitions. Use of title. Regulations.19a-6sProvision of vaccines by clinical medical assistants under supervision.19a-6tConnecticut Rare Disease Advisory Council. Duties. Members. Report.19a-6uSchool-based health center expansion grant program.19a-6vReport from department re work on the Healthy Brain Initiative.19a-6wMen's health public awareness and educational campaign.19a-7(Formerly Sec. 19-3a). Public health planning. State health plan. Access to certain health care data. Regulations.19a-7aState goal to assure the availability of appropriate health care to all state residents.19a-7bHealth Care Access Commission.19a-7cSubsidized nongroup health insurance product for pregnant women.19a-7dPrimary care direct services program.19a-7eHealth care for uninsured pregnant women demonstration project.19a-7fChild immunization standard of care and programs. Provision of vaccines by department. Vaccine policy and reporting.19a-7gChildhood Immunization Advisory Council.19a-7hImmunization information system. Regulations.19a-7iExtension of coverage under the maternal and child health block grant.19a-7jVaccines and antibiotic purchase and childhood immunization registry. Health and welfare fee assessment. Appeal. Penalties. Overpayment.19a-7kPreventive dental care pilot program.19a-7lDepartment of Public Health to provide information concerning meningococcal meningitis to local and regional boards of education.19a-7mProvision of charitable health care services by out-of-state health care practioners.19a-7nChildhood immunization budget account reconciliation and expenditure projection process.19a-7oHepatitis C and HIV-related testing.19a-7pPublic health fee. Annual reporting requirement. Appeal. Penalties. Overpayment.19a-7qCertificate for use by physician, physician assistant or advanced practice registered nurse stating required vaccination is medically contraindicated.19a-7rAdvisory Committee on Medically Contraindicated Vaccinations. Duties. Membership. Report.19a-7sEvaluation of data re exemptions from immunization requirements. Report.19a-7tProvision by department of COVID-19 vaccination status to recipient of vaccine or recipient's fiduciary, parent or guardian.19a-7uPilot program to expand behavioral health care. Grants.19a-8(Formerly Sec. 19-4i). Boards and commissions within the department: Public members.19a-9(Formerly Sec. 19-4j). Boards and commissions within the department: Regulations re hearings, proceedings and subjects within the jurisdiction of such boards and commissioners.19a-10(Formerly Sec. 19-4k). Boards and commissions within the department: Hearings. Oaths and subpoenas.19a-11(Formerly Sec. 19-4l). Boards and commissions: Orders for discontinuance; injunctive or other relief.19a-12(Formerly Sec. 19-4m). Boards and commissions: Appeals from orders and decisions by aggrieved persons.19a-12aProfessional assistance program for regulated professions. Definitions. Program requirements. Referrals to Department of Public Health. Notification of disciplinary action against program participants. Annual reporting requirements. Confidentiality. Annual audit.19a-12bProfessional Assistance Oversight Committee. Duties. Access to professional assistance program records. Corrective action plans. Confidentiality of records and proceedings.19a-12cProfessional assistance program account.19a-12dCommissioner of Public Health to transfer certain revenue to professional assistance program account.19a-12ePetition re inability of health care professional to practice with reasonable skill or safety. Report re arrest or disciplinary action. Investigation. Disclosure. Procedure.19a-13(Formerly Sec. 19-4n). Regulated professions; definitions.19a-14(Formerly Sec. 19-4o). Powers of department concerning regulated professions.19a-14aProfessional licenses. Investigations and disciplinary action.19a-14bRadon mitigators, diagnosticians and testing companies. Regulations.19a-14cProvision of outpatient mental health treatment to minors.19a-14dIssuance of occupational or professional license, permit, certification or registration to certain persons with license, permit, certification or registration from another United States jurisdiction. Requirements. Recognition of covered licenses.19a-14eNeed-based program for waiver of application costs and licensure fees for persons applying for licensure as a mental or behavioral health care provider who will provide mental or behavioral health care services to children.19a-15(Formerly Sec. 19-4p). Review of certain statutes and regulations; report to General Assembly.19a-16(Formerly Sec. 19-4q). Emerging occupations or professions; requests for regulation.19a-16a to 19a-16cAthletic training. Certification of athletic trainers by the National Athletic Trainers' Association; restrictions; exemptions. Referrals by athletic trainers.19a-16dSubmission of scope of practice requests and written impact statements to Department of Public Health. Requests for exemption. Notification and publication of requests.19a-16eScope of practice review committees. Membership. Duties.19a-16fReport to General Assembly on scope of practice review processes.19a-17(Formerly Sec. 19-4s). Disciplinary action by department, boards and commissions.19a-17aReview of medical malpractice awards and certain settlements.19a-17b(Formerly Sec. 38-19a). Peer review: Definitions; immunity; discovery permissible re proceedings.19a-17cPeer review materials not subject to disclosure pursuant to Freedom of Information Act. Access to peer review materials by Department of Public Health.19a-17dProhibition on automatic reciprocal discipline based solely on the termination of a pregnancy.19a-17eAdverse permit or licensure eligibility action based on provision of reproductive health care services prohibited.19a-17f to 19a-17l19a-17f to 19a-17l19a-17mMalpractice insurance purchase program.19a-17nMalpractice insurance purchase program. Regulations. Limitations.19a-18(Formerly Sec. 19-4t). Meaning of term “licensed” for insurance purposes.19a-19(Formerly Sec. 19-4u). Regulation of business practices.19a-20(Formerly Sec. 19-4v). Nonliability of complainants and board and commission members. Indemnification and defense.19a-21(Formerly Sec. 19-4w). Disposition of licensing fees.19a-22(Formerly Sec. 19-4x). Actions by department, boards and commissions; appeals.19a-23(Formerly Sec. 19-4y). Boards and commissions; records.19a-24(Formerly Sec. 19-5a). Claims for damages against Commissioners of Public Health and Developmental Services and certain officials, employees, council members and trustees. Immunity. Indemnification.19a-25(Formerly Sec. 19-6a). Confidentiality of records procured by the Department of Public Health or directors of health of towns, cities or boroughs.19a-25aRegulations re electronic signatures for medical records.19a-25bElectronic prescribing systems authorized.19a-25cMedical records systems: Electronic and paper formats authorized.19a-25dState-wide health information technology plan. Designation of lead health information exchange organization.19a-25eConnecticut Health Information Network plan.19a-25fDisclosure of personally identifiable information by state agencies to the Connecticut Health Information Network.19a-25gProvision of electronic copy of medical records by one health care institution to another at the request of the patient.19a-26(Formerly Sec. 19-7). State laboratories. Services provided. Schedule of fees. Construction of state public health laboratory. Permissible activities.19a-27(Formerly Sec. 19-7a). Test for rubella immunity. Regulations.19a-28(Formerly Sec. 19-8). Toxicology laboratory.19a-29(Formerly Sec. 19-9). Special laboratories.19a-29aEnvironmental laboratories.19a-30 to 19a-3119a-30 to 19a-3119a-31aMicrobiological and biomedical biosafety laboratories.19a-31b19a-31b19a-32(Formerly Sec. 19-10). Department authorized to receive gifts.19a-32aAIDS research education account. Regulations.19a-32bBreast cancer research and education account.19a-32c(Note: This section is repealed, effective July 1, 2025.) Biomedical Research Trust Fund. Transfers from Tobacco Settlement Fund. Grants-in-aid.19a-32d to 19a-32g19a-32d to 19a-32g19a-32h to 19a-32l19a-32h to 19a-32l19a-32mInformation request concerning establishment of public cord blood collection operation.19a-32nInformation re umbilical cord blood collection programs.19a-32o to 19a-32vShort title: Connecticut Umbilical Cord Blood Collection Program Act. Legislative findings and declaration of policy. Connecticut Umbilical Cord Blood Collection Board; membership; meetings. Board to establish and administer umbilical cord blood collection program. Board's authority to enter into contracts re collection and transportation of umbilical cord blood units. Umbilical cord blood collection account. Copies of independent audits to be submitted to General Assembly. Reports to Governor and General Assembly.19a-33(Formerly Sec. 19-10a). Regulation of traffic at department facilities.19a-34(Formerly Sec. 19-11). Administration of federal funds for hospital survey and construction.19a-35(Formerly Sec. 19-12). Federal funds for health services to children. Advisory board.19a-35aAlternative on-site sewage treatment systems with capacities of five thousand gallons or less per day. Jurisdiction. Establishment and definition of categories. Minimum requirements. Permits and approvals. Appeals.19a-35bExpiration of permit or approval for on-site sewage disposal system with design flows of less than five thousand gallons per day.19a-36(Formerly Sec. 19-13). Public Health Code. Fees. Public pools. Wells: Use, replacement and mitigation.19a-36aRegulations concerning food operators.19a-36bPersons exempt from examination requirement for qualified food operators. Regulations.19a-36c to 19a-36eDisplay of sign re signs of choking by food service establishments. Sous vide processing by food service establishments. Acidification of sushi rice.19a-36fProhibition on use of disposable natural rubber latex gloves at retail food establishments.19a-36gFood code. Definitions.19a-36hAdoption by reference of United States Food and Drug Administration's Food Code. Regulations.19a-36iFood establishments. Permit. Inspections. Food protection managers. Reciprocal licensing of itinerant food vending establishment.19a-36jFood inspectors. Certification. Employment restrictions. Inspections.19a-36kFood-borne illness or outbreak. Investigation.19a-36lInspection violations. Appeal process.19a-36mAuthority of directors of health and Commissioner of Agriculture. Application of provisions of food code re certified food managers. Exceptions.19a-36nCommissioner's authority to make public announcement re identity of source of food-borne illness or outbreak.19a-36oVariance from requirements of Public Health Code for sous vide processing and acidification of sushi rice.19a-36pPosting on menus and menu boards of request for customers to notify server of any food allergies.19a-36qInformational poster regarding food allergies for food establishments. Displaying of poster.19a-36rLocal health department food protection program audits.19a-37(Formerly Sec. 19-13a). Regulation of water supply wells and springs. Definitions. Information and requirements re testing of private wells or semipublic wells. Transportation of water in bulk by bulk water hauler.19a-37aRegulations establishing standards to prevent contamination of public water supplies. Civil penalties.19a-37bRegulations establishing radon measurement requirements and procedures for evaluating radon in indoor air and reducing radon in public schools.19a-37cEffective date of regulations re installation of backflow preventer or air gap on a line to existing fire sprinkler system.19a-37dChanges to public water supply systems. Required notifications to water company and local building inspector. Authority of local director of public health to implement mitigation measures.19a-37eSmall community water system fiscal asset management plan. Assessment review of hydropneumatic pressure tanks. Exception. Penalty. Regulations.19a-37fSafe drinking water primacy assessment. Payment and collection from customers. Termination of requirement to pay. Fees. Report. Regulations.19a-37gWater company and small community water system emergency plans re alternative sources of potable water during emergency.19a-37hWater companies to provide multilingual tier 1 notices.19a-37iCommunity water system reporting re operational status during civil preparedness or public health emergency.19a-37jSmall community water system capacity implementation plan. Annual updates. Summary. Regulations.19a-37kResidential or commercial property water supply testing. Notification to tenants and lessees of contamination.19a-38(Formerly Sec. 19-13b). Water company to add fluoride to water supply.19a-39(Formerly Sec. 19-13c). Protection of wells.19a-40(Formerly Sec. 19-14). Supervision of vital statistics.19a-40aCriminal history records checks required for applicants for employment in the vital records unit.19a-41(Formerly Sec. 19-15). Compilation of vital records and statistics. Regulations.19a-41aMashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation and Mohegan Tribe of Indians of Connecticut access to state's birth and death registries.19a-42(Formerly Sec. 19-15a). Amendment of vital records.19a-42aRecord of acknowledgment, recission or adjudication of parentage to be maintained in parentage registry. Disclosure of information to IV-D agency. Access to copies of acknowledgments of parentage.19a-42bAmendment of out-of-state or foreign birth certificate to reflect gender change. Probate court jurisdiction. Application process.19a-42cRevision of marriage license applications and marriage certificates to replace references to bride and groom and eliminate reference to race or ethnicity.19a-43(Formerly Sec. 19-15b). Reproduction of vital records.19a-44(Formerly Sec. 19-15c). Matching of birth and death certificates.19a-45(Formerly Sec. 19-15d). Transmittal of vital records to other states and the United States Department of Health and Human Services.19a-45aMemorandum of understanding between the Commissioners of Public Health and Social Services for improving public health services.19a-45bMedical home pilot program.19a-45cEvaluation and report required re medical home pilot program.19a-45dDevelopment of plan to streamline cross-enrollment of children receiving services under HUSKY A in other supplemental nutrition programs. Fact sheet containing eligibility requirements. Report.19a-46(Formerly Sec. 19-17). Expert examinations and inspections.19a-47(Formerly Sec. 19-18). Information to local authorities. Reports to department. Notification of spills.19a-48(Formerly Sec. 19-19). Care for children with cerebral palsy.19a-49(Formerly Sec. 19-19a). Services for persons with cystic fibrosis.19a-50(Formerly Sec. 19-20). Children with physical disabilities or cardiac defects. Payment of “clean claims”.19a-51(Formerly Sec. 19-20a). Pediatric Cardiac Patient Care Fund.19a-52(Formerly Sec. 19-20b). Purchase of equipment for children with physical disabilities or cardiac defects.19a-53(Formerly Sec. 19-21). Birth defects surveillance program. Definitions. Birth defects screenings. Notification. Analyses. Confidentially. Records. Approval of research. Publication of statistical compilations.19a-54(Formerly Sec. 19-21a). Registration of children with special health care needs.19a-54aRegistry of data on infants exposed to AIDS medication.19a-55(Formerly Sec. 19-21b). Newborn screening program. Tests required. Report to Department of Public Health. Exemptions. Regulations.19a-55aNewborn screening account.19a-55bInformation on newborn infant safe sleep practices.19a-56(Formerly Sec. 19-21c). Program for prevention of erythroblastosis.19a-56a and 19a-56b(Formerly Secs. 10a-132b and 10a-132d). Birth defects surveillance program; collection of birth defects data; advisory committee. Confidentiality of birth defects information; access.19a-57(Formerly Sec. 19-21d). Loans for purchase of hemodialysis treatment machines.19a-58(Formerly Sec. 19-21e). Pamphlet concerning hearing impairments in infants.19a-59Program to identify infants who are hard of hearing.19a-59aLow protein modified food products and amino acid modified preparations for inherited metabolic disease. Prescription required. Purchase by department.19a-59bMaternal and child health protection program.19a-59cAdministration of federal Special Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants and Children in the state.19a-59dPenalties for violations of regulations for the Special Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants and Children.19a-59eMedia campaign for the reduction of adolescent pregnancies.19a-59fFederal Special Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants and Children. Requirements re participating vendors. Federal audits. Revision of state plan.19a-59gPrograms and services for pregnant women to reduce incidence of low birth weight among infants.19a-59hMaternal mortality review program. Confidentiality of information.19a-59iMaternal mortality review committee. Development of educational materials by the Department of Public Health.19a-59jInfant mortality review program. Confidentiality of information.19a-59kInfant mortality review committee.19a-59lMidwifery working group. Responsibilities. Appointments. Annual report.19a-59mConsideration of nutrition education programs re eligibility to receive services from federal program.19a-59nAnnual report re funds for administering federal Special Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants and Children. List of expenditures.19a-60(Formerly Sec. 19-22). Dental services for children.19a-60aDental services for children of low-income families.19a-61(Formerly Sec. 19-22b). Services for children suffering from diabetes.19a-62(Formerly Sec. 19-22c). Services for children suffering from cancer.19a-62aAsthma monitoring system. Posting of activities of system on department's Internet web site.19a-63 to 19a-67(Formerly Secs. 19-23a to 19-23e). Diagnostic x-ray systems; regulatory authority; definition. Prevention of excess x-ray exposure; regulations. Compliance with regulations. Advisory board. Exemption from regulation.19a-68(Formerly Sec. 19-26). Detention of persons affected with communicable disease or radioactive material.19a-69(Formerly Sec. 19-27). Distribution of biologic products.19a-70(Formerly Sec. 19-28). Priority of distribution in emergency.19a-71(Formerly Sec. 19-29). Observation and treatment of certain typhoid germ carriers.19a-72(Formerly Sec. 19-29a). Connecticut Tumor Registry. Definitions. Duties of Department of Public Health. Reporting requirements. Penalties. Regulations.19a-72aState-wide stroke registry.19a-72bState-wide registry on Parkinson's disease and Parkinsonism. Oversight committee. Regulations.19a-73(Formerly Sec. 19-29b). Occupational history of cancer patients in hospital medical records. Regulations.19a-73aEstablishment of comprehensive cancer plan for state.19a-73bFunding sources for comprehensive cancer program.19a-74(Formerly Sec. 19-30). Cancer.19a-74aRegulations re information on nicotine yield ratings for brands of tobacco products.19a-75(Formerly Sec. 19-30b). State aid for health career educational programs.19a-75aChild and adolescent psychiatrist grant program for recruitment, hiring and retention of child and adolescent psychiatrists. Report.19a-75bIncentive program to encourage doctoral degree candidates to serve a semester-long clerkship as a psychological assessor or psychotherapist at a facility licensed or operated by the Department of Children and Families or any other state agency deemed appropriate by the Commissioner of Children and Families.19a-76(Formerly Sec. 19-30d). State aid to municipal and district departments of health. Regulations.19a-77“Child care services” defined. Exclusions. Additional license.19a-77aChild day care services in retail stores.19a-7819a-7819a-79(Formerly Sec. 19-43d). Regulations. Exemptions. Waivers.19a-79aPesticide applications at child care facilities.19a-80(Formerly Sec. 19-43e). License required for child care centers and group child care homes. Fees. Comprehensive background checks. Notification of changes in regulations.19a-80a to 19a-80d19a-80a to 19a-80d19a-80eParental participation in state-funded child care centers and group child care homes.19a-80fInvestigation of child abuse or neglect involving licensed facilities. Information sharing between agencies. Compilation of listing of substantiated allegations.19a-80gChild care center waiting list fees and deposits.19a-80hEnrollment of certain children in preschool programs.19a-81(Formerly Sec. 19-43f). Hearing on denial of license.19a-82(Formerly Sec. 19-43g). Consultative services of state and municipal departments. Inspections. Assistance to licensees.19a-83(Formerly Sec. 19-43h). Reports of licensees.19a-84(Formerly Sec. 19-43i). Suspension or revocation of license. Denial of initial license application. Summary suspension or summary probation of license.19a-85(Formerly Sec. 19-43j). Appeal.19a-86(Formerly Sec. 19-43k). Injunction against illegal operation.19a-86aAccepting voluntary surrender of license as resolution of disciplinary action.19a-86bValidity of license during investigation or disciplinary action.19a-86cFailure to provide written notice of proposed closure. Penalty.19a-87(Formerly Sec. 19-43l). Penalty for operation without a license. Notice and hearing.19a-87aDiscretion in the issuance of licenses. Suspension. Revocation. Notification of criminal conviction. False statements: Class A misdemeanor. Reporting of violations. Enforcement powers of the Office of Early Childhood.19a-87b(Formerly Sec. 17-585(b)–(d)). License required for family child care homes. Approval required to act as assistant or substitute staff member; provision of child care services by substitute staff members. Comprehensive background checks. Fees. Regulations; waivers. License to operate family child care home in facility that is not private family home.19a-87c(Formerly Sec. 17-586). Family child care home: Penalty for operation without a license. Notice and hearing.19a-87d(Formerly Sec. 17-587). Family child care homes: Injunction against illegal operation.19a-87e(Formerly Sec. 17-588). Family child care homes: Discretion in the issuance of a license or approval of an assistant or substitute staff member. Suspension. Revocation. Denial of initial license or approval application. Notice of criminal conviction. False statements. Reporting of violations. Summary suspension or summary probation of a license.19a-87fYouth camp, child care center, group child care home or family child care home: Physical examination or health status certification.19a-87gNotification of emergency situations to licensees of day care centers.19a-88(Formerly Sec. 19-45). License renewal by certain health care providers and other licensees of the department. On-line license renewal system.19a-88aRegulations concerning retired nurses.19a-88bRenewal of license, certificate, permit or registration that becomes void while holder is on active duty with armed forces of the United States or ordered out with the National Guard. Exceptions.19a-88cRegulations re retired dentists.19a-89(Formerly Sec. 19-46). Change of office or residence address.19a-89aDatabase on nursing personnel.19a-89bFees for pool design guidelines and food compliance guide.19a-89cAuricular acupuncture pilot program.19a-89dNurse staffing and patient care data.19a-89eDevelopment of prospective nurse staffing plan by hospitals. Report.19a-90(Formerly Sec. 19-47). Blood testing of pregnant women for syphilis and HIV.19a-91(Formerly Sec. 19-49). Preparation, transportation and disposition of deceased persons. Definitions. Requirements. Death resulting from reportable diseases, emergency illnesses and health conditions. Disposition of burial or cremation materials. Regulations.19a-91aOut-of-state funeral director access to electronic death registry system.19a-92(Formerly Sec. 19-49b). Regulations concerning the licensing of massage parlors, masseurs and masseuses.19a-92aRegulation of persons engaged in tattooing. Penalty.19a-92b to 19a-92f19a-92b to 19a-92f19a-92gBody piercing.19a-93 to 19a-94a19a-93 to 19a-94a19a-9519a-9519a-96 to 19a-10119a-96 to 19a-10119a-102(Formerly Sec. 19-59a). Regulation of sale of turtles.19a-102aRegulation of sale of turtles.19a-102bImportation of turtles.19a-103(Formerly Sec. 19-60). Control of communicable diseases in institutions.19a-104(Formerly Sec. 19-61). Sale of rags to be used as wiping cloths; cleaning.19a-105(Formerly Sec. 19-62). Public toilets.19a-106(Formerly Sec. 19-62a). “Restroom” defined.19a-106aCustomer access to employee restrooms in retail establishments.19a-107(Formerly Sec. 19-63). Towels in hotels and public lavatories.19a-108(Formerly Sec. 19-64). Common drinking cups.19a-109(Formerly Sec. 19-65). Heating and provision of utilities for buildings. Hot water. Termination of services.19a-109a to 19a-109z19a-109a to 19a-109z19a-109aa(Formerly Sec. 19a-111f). Environmentally safe housing for children and families program.19a-110(Formerly Sec. 19-65e). Report of lead poisoning. Parental notification. Availability of information regarding lead poisoning.19a-110aRegional lead poisoning treatment centers. Quarterly reports.19a-111(Formerly Sec. 19-65f). Informational materials. On-site inspection. Investigation. Preventive measures. Relocation of families. Reports. Regulations.19a-111aLead poisoning prevention program. Lead state agency.19a-111bEducational and publicity program. Early diagnosis program. Program for detection of sources of lead poisoning.19a-111cAbatement of lead in dwellings. List of encapsulant products. Regulations.19a-111dRegulations.19a-111eFederal funds for lead poisoning prevention programs.19a-111f19a-111f19a-111gPediatric lead testing and risk assessment. Exemption. Prenatal guidance. Local health director epidemiological investigations.19a-111hReview of lead poisoning data. Regulations.19a-111iReport re lead poisoning prevention efforts.19a-111jFinancial assistance to local health departments for lead poisoning prevention and control.19a-111kApplicability of OSHA standards to abatement and remediation of lead hazards.19a-111lGuidelines on mold abatement protocols.19a-111mEvaluation of information or guidance regarding mold and development of uniform standards for identifying, assessing and remediating mold and guidelines for limiting exposure to mold. Public awareness campaign concerning mold in residential housing.19a-112(Formerly Sec. 19-66b). Sterilization procedures to be performed only by doctors of medicine. Consent required.19a-112aCommission on the Standardization of the Collection of Evidence in Sexual Assault Investigations. Protocol. Sexual assault evidence collection kit. Electronic tracking, transfer, analysis and preservation of evidence. Costs. Training and sexual assault examiner programs. Victim access to information re evidence.19a-112bServices to victims of sexual acts.19a-112cEducational materials for sexual assault victims.19a-112dSexual assault victims account.19a-112eProvision of emergency treatment to a victim of sexual assault. Standard of care. Title protection for sexual assault forensic examiners.19a-112fSexual Assault Forensic Examiners Advisory Committee. Membership. Recommendation of policies and procedures re sexual assault forensic examiners program. Consideration of recommendations by Office of Victim Services.19a-112gSexual assault forensic examiners. Responsibilities.19a-112hState-wide human immunodeficiency virus pre-exposure and post-exposure prophylaxis drug assistance program. Regulations.19a-112iCommunity gun violence intervention and prevention program.19a-112jCommission on Community Gun Violence Intervention and Prevention. Duties. Membership. Report.19a-113(Formerly Sec. 19-66c). Sale or distribution of compressed air for underwater breathing apparatus.19a-113aCardiopulmonary resuscitation certification of lifeguards.19a-114(Formerly Sec. 19-66d). Transfer of the staff of the Commission on Hospitals and Health Care to the Department of Public Health and Addiction Services.19a-115(Formerly Sec. 19-66f). Regulation of medical test units.19a-116(Formerly Sec. 19-66g). Regulation of facilities which offer abortion services.19a-116aReports required re in-vitro fertilization, gamete intra-fallopian transfer or zygote intra-fallopian transfer procedures covered by insurance.19a-117 and 19a-117aRespite care: Definitions; program; report. Regulation of respite care programs.19a-118Temporary nursing services agencies. Registration. Prohibition on business in state without registration. Reporting. Regulations.19a-118aTemporary nursing services agencies. Written agreement requirement. Discipline. Exemption from written agreement requirement.19a-118bTemporary nursing services agencies. Grievances against agencies. Civil actions, penalties. Injunctions.19a-11919a-11919a-120 to 19a-120bElderly services program; objectives. Selection of hospitals for participation in program; criteria. Evaluation of program; criteria.19a-121HIV and AIDS: Grant program.19a-121aAIDS: Funding to local health departments.19a-121bRegulations.19a-121cHIV and AIDS: Public information program.19a-121dGrants for mass mailing of report on AIDS.19a-121e to 19a-121gAIDS: Task force. Grants for programs established for the study or treatment of HIV or AIDS. Program of services for AIDS-affected children and youths.19a-122Hospice care for the homeless.19a-122aHospice care for the homeless. Termination of pilot program.19a-122bHospice care programs and services. Initial licensing requirements. Prohibited use of terms “hospice” and “hospice care program”.19a-122cSunshine House, Inc.: Freestanding children's comfort care center pilot program. Services provided. Certificate of need and license requirements.19a-122dHospice Hospital at Home pilot program.19a-122eAdministration of fluids or medications intravenously by an advance practice registered nurse or registered nurse providing hospice care.19a-123Nursing pool: Definition.19a-123aNursing pool: Registration with Department of Public Health and Addiction Services.19a-123bNursing pool: Written agreement with health care institution.19a-123cRegulation of rates charged by nursing pools.19a-123dAggrievement. Penalties.19a-124Syringe services programs.19a-124aDonation of vans to entities operating needle exchange programs.19a-125Adolescent Health Council.19a-126 to 19a-127j19a-126 to 19a-127j19a-127kCommunity benefit programs. Program reporting. Office of Health Strategy summary and analysis.19a-127lQuality of care program. Quality of Care Advisory Committee.19a-127mImplementation of performance improvement plans by hospitals. Submission of plans to department.19a-127nAdverse events. Reporting requirements. Regulations. Confidentiality of reports. Retaliatory action prohibited.19a-127oPatient safety organizations.19a-127pRequirement for hospitals to contract with patient safety organization.19a-127qOverdoses of opioid drug. Reporting and mental health screening requirements. Provision of data to municipal health departments and district departments of health. Toxicology screenings for nonfatal overdoses. Confidentiality of data.19a-127rConnecticut AIDS drug assistance program and Connecticut Insurance Premium Assistance Program. Policies and procedures. Rebates and refunds. Enrollment in or demonstration of ineligibility for Medicare Part D. Payment of premium and coinsurance costs of Medicare Part D.19a-127sCenters of Excellence Program.19a-128 to 19a-13019a-128 to 19a-13019a-131Public health emergency response authority. Definitions.19a-131aDeclaration of public health emergency by Governor.19a-131bOrders of quarantine or isolation. Appeal of order. Hearing.19a-131cEnforcement of order of quarantine or isolation.19a-131dEntry into quarantine or isolation premises.19a-131eOrders of vaccination. Appeal of order. Hearing.19a-131fAuthorization to administer vaccinations.19a-131gPublic Health Preparedness Advisory Committee.19a-131hRegistration of deaths.19a-131iImmunity from personal liability.19a-131jTemporary suspension of licensure, license renewal and inspection requirements upon declaration of a civil preparedness emergency or public health emergency.19a-131kMandatory distribution of potassium iodide.19a-131lGuidelines regarding provision of menstrual products by state agencies and emergency shelters operated by domestic violence agencies receiving state funding.19a-131mPandemic preparedness report.19a-13219a-13219a-133Declaration of racism as a public health crisis.19a-133aCommission on Racial Equity in Public Health. Membership of advisory body.19a-133bCommission on Racial Equity in Public Health. Strategic plan re elimination of health disparities and inequities.19a-133cCommission on Racial Equity in Public Health. Best practices for state agencies re structural racism.19a-133dEducational materials re pulse oximeters.19a-133eDeclaration of homelessness as a public health crisis.19a-134Regulations concerning the licensure of psychiatric residential facilities at Albert J. Solnit Children's Center.