Chapter 368v. Health Care Institutions
Section
19a-485Home for the aged deemed to mean residential care home.19a-486Sale of nonprofit hospitals: Definitions.19a-486aSale of nonprofit hospitals: Certificate of need determination letter. Hearing. Application for approval.19a-486bSale of nonprofit hospitals: Approval by Commissioner of Health Strategy and Attorney General.19a-486cSale of nonprofit hospitals: Powers of Attorney General. Grounds for disapproval by Attorney General.19a-486dSale of nonprofit hospitals: Disapproval by Commissioner of Health Strategy. Powers of Commissioner of Health Strategy.19a-486eSale of nonprofit hospitals: Public hearings.19a-486fSale of nonprofit hospitals: Appeal.19a-486gSale of nonprofit hospitals: Denial of license.19a-486hSale of nonprofit hospitals: Construction of governing law.19a-486iDefinitions. Notice to Attorney General and Commissioner of Health Strategy of certain mergers, acquisitions and other transactions. Reports.19a-486jReports required re hospital financial health.19a-487Mobile field hospital: Defined, board of directors.19a-487aMobile field hospital: Certificate of need exemption for hospital beds and related equipment.19a-487bMobile field hospital: Regulations.19a-488 and 19a-48919a-488 and 19a-48919a-490(Formerly Sec. 19-576). Licensing of institutions. Definitions.19a-490a“Community health center” defined.19a-490bFurnishing of health records and veterans' information. Access to tissue slides or blocks. Certified document re storage of and access to health records upon cessation of operations.19a-490cMoratorium on licensing of family care homes.19a-490dPrevention of accidental needlestick injuries in health care facilities and institutions.19a-490eUse of E-codes by hospitals, outpatient surgical facilities and outpatient clinics.19a-490fRequirements for reports of treatment of wounds from firearms and stab wounds.19a-490gBilingual consumer guide.19a-490hEmergency room screening of trauma patients for substance abuse. Assistance by Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services.19a-490iInterpreter services and linguistic access in acute care hospitals.19a-490jHospital plans for remediation of medical and surgical errors.19a-490kAdministration of care and vaccinations to patients by hospital without physician's order. Permitted activities. Regulations.19a-490lMandatory limits on overtime for nurses working in hospitals. Exceptions.19a-490mDevelopment of surgery protocols and procedures for securing express written consent to an intimate examination by hospitals and outpatient surgical facilities.19a-490nAdvisory committee on Healthcare Associated Infections and Antimicrobial Resistance. Members. Duties.19a-490oEstablishment of mandatory reporting system for healthcare associated infections and microbial resistance. Posting of information on web site.19a-490pDevelopment of plans by hospitals to reduce incidence of methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus infections.19a-490qHealth care employer: Work place safety committee; risk assessment; workplace violence prevention and response plan; adjustment to patient care assignment. Regulations.19a-490rHealth care employer: Records and report re incidents of workplace violence.19a-490sHealth care employer: Report of assault or related offense to local law enforcement agency.19a-490tCommunity health centers. Program to provide financial assistance. Report.19a-490uTraining in symptoms of dementia, implicit bias and perinatal mood and anxiety disorders for hospital direct care staff.19a-490vRemoval of a delivered placenta from a hospital.19a-490wCertification of hospital as comprehensive stroke center, primary stroke center, thrombectomy-capable stroke center or acute stroke-ready hospital.19a-490xList of comprehensive stroke centers, primary stroke centers and acute stroke-ready centers. Submission and maintenance. Nationally recognized standardized stroke triage tool and prehospital care protocols re assessment, treatment and transport of stoke patients. Recommendations.19a-490yTuberculosis screening, testing, treatment and education policies for health care facilities.19a-490zRemote access to patient records for quality improvement audits by Department of Public Health.19a-490aaHealth care institution to obtain potable water from bulk water hauler or bottler during water supply shortage.19a-490bbSurgical smoke evacuation system policies for hospitals and outpatient surgical facilities.19a-490ccHIV-related testing by hospital employees or staff members for patients thirteen years of age or older.19a-490ddAccessibility of medical diagnostic equipment in health care facilities and practice locations.19a-490eeProvision of educational materials by birthing hospitals.19a-490ffProhibition on hospitals requiring physicians to provide credentials of board certification in a certain specialty for a certain time or board recertification as part of the credentialing process.19a-490ggWritten notification by hospitals to the mother of a stillborn child re burial and cremation arrangement options. Decision regarding disposition.19a-490hhAppointment of medical staff or an individual medical staff member of a hospital. Regulations.19a-490iiAnnual analysis of data re emergency department crowding. Report.19a-490jjAcceptance of compliance with nationally-established facility guidelines for health care construction when reviewing the plan for certain projects for construction or building alteration. Regulations.19a-490kkWorkplace violence prevention standards by hospitals, chronic disease hospitals, nursing homes, behavioral health facilities, multicare institutions and psychiatric residential treatment facilities. Evidence required for reimbursement.19a-490llAudit of hospital's cybersecurity disruption plan. Availability for inspection by Departments of Public Health and Administrative Services and Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security. Confidentiality of information.19a-490mmData re time spent by employee of hospital or outpatient surgical facility for prior authorization, precertification of admission, service, medication, procedure or extension of stay from health carrier.19a-490nnNursing home quality of care. Medicare online reporting tool.19a-490ooOnline nursing home consumer dashboard.19a-491(Formerly Sec. 19-577). License and certificate required. Application. Assessment of civil penalties or a consent order. Fees. Minimum service quality standards. Regulations. Professional liability insurance. Prohibition. Maintenance of medical records.19a-491aInformation required for nursing home license. Professional liability insurance requirements. Procedure upon failure to provide information.19a-491bNotification of criminal conviction or disciplinary action. Civil penalty. False statements. Criminal history records checks.19a-491cCriminal history and patient abuse background search program. Regulations.19a-491dProspective employees of home health agency to submit to comprehensive background check. Disclosure re prior disciplinary action.19a-491eHome health agency contracts. Prohibition on no-hire clauses, penalties.19a-491fCollection and provision of certain client and location information to home health care agency and home health aide agency employees. Collection of crime-related data. Prohibition on the denial of the provision of services.19a-491gHealth and safety training curriculum and monthly assessments with direct care staff by home health care agencies and home health aide agencies. Evidence required for reimbursement. Rate enhancement for timely reporting of workplace violence incident.19a-491hAnnual report by home health care agencies and home health aide agencies re incidences of client abuse of staff member and actions taken by the agency to ensure safety of staff member. Annual report by commissioner.19a-491iRest home with nursing supervision licensure discontinued. One-time licensure renewal authorized.19a-492Regulations re qualifications of home health care administrators employed as such on January 1, 1981.19a-492aDisclosures by home health care agencies.19a-492bHome health care and hospice agencies. Discrimination against persons receiving aid. Prohibition. Penalties.19a-492cHome health care and hospice agencies. Waiver for provision of hospice services.19a-492dVaccinations and medication administered by nurses employed by home health care agency, hospice agency or home health agency.19a-492eDelegation of medication administration by registered nurse to home health aides and hospice aides. Regulations.19a-492fDisposal of controlled substances for hospice and hospice care programs.19a-492gEncouragement of hospice nursing staff to spend three weeks each in pediatric intensive care unit, pediatric oncology unit and pediatric hospice facility.19a-492hHome health care, home health aide and hospice agencies. Submittal of employee information for inclusion in home care provider registry.19a-492iHome health care, home health aide and hospice agencies. Employee identification badges required.19a-493(Formerly Sec. 19-578). Initial license and renewal. Prior approval for change in ownership. Multicare institution. Regulations.19a-493aEvaluation of certain new licensees.19a-493bOutpatient surgical facilities. Definition. Licensure and exceptions. Certificate of need. Waiver.19a-493cOutpatient clinics. Licensure. Regulations.19a-493dUrgent care centers. Licensure as outpatient clinic. Policies, procedures and regulations. Rates of payments to providers. Identification of freestanding emergency departments. Regulations.19a-494(Formerly Sec. 19-579). Disciplinary action.19a-494aEmergency summary orders.19a-495(Formerly Sec. 19-580). Regulations re licensed institutions. Implementation of policies and procedures re medications.19a-495aUnlicensed assistive personnel in residential care homes. Certification re administration of medication. Regulations. Nonnursing duties.19a-495bResidential care homes. Operational requirements. Conforming amendments to the Public Health Code.19a-495cMethadone delivery and related substance use treatment services to persons in a nursing home facility.19a-496(Formerly Sec. 19-581). Compliance with regulations. Inspections. Plan of correction. Disciplinary action.19a-496aHome health care, hospice home health care and home health aide agency services. Authorized practitioners in bordering states. Applicable regulations, policies, procedures.19a-497Filing of strike contingency plan. Summary order. Civil penalty: Notification and hearing requirement. Regulations. Collective bargaining implications.19a-498(Formerly Sec. 19-582). Inspections, investigations, examinations and audits. Retention of records.19a-498aDiscriminatory practices prohibited.19a-498bNursing homes. Admission of residents who have been administered a level two assessment. Annual survey by Department of Public Health to include comparison between recommended services and actual services. Responsibilities of nursing home administrators and Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services.19a-498cDiscriminatory practice for nursing home to reject applicant for admission solely on basis that applicant has received mental health services.19a-499(Formerly Sec. 19-583). Information to be confidential. Exceptions.19a-500Penalty for material false statement.19a-501(Formerly Sec. 19-584). Appeal.19a-502(Formerly Sec. 19-585). Penalty for operating without license or owning property without certificate. Revocation or suspension of license for failure to yield financial information.19a-503(Formerly Sec. 19-586). Authority re establishment, conduct, management or operation of institution without a license or nursing facility management services without a certificate.19a-504(Formerly Sec. 19-587). Removal of bodies of deceased persons from presence of patients in hospitals, residential care homes and rest homes.19a-504aContinuation or removal of life support system. Determination of death.19a-504bHome health care for elderly persons.19a-504cRegulations re standards for hospital discharge planning. Caregiver designation and training.19a-504dHospital discharge plans; options of home health care and hospice agencies required.19a-504eRequirements and construction of sections re hospital discharge planning and caregiver designation and services.19a-505(Formerly Sec. 19-588). (Note: This section is repealed, effective July 1, 2025.) Maternity hospitals; license; inspection.19a-505aHospital to provide forms for birth certificate and affidavit of parentage to parents of child born out of wedlock.19a-506(Formerly Sec. 19-589). Licensing of maternity homes. Fees.19a-507(Formerly Sec. 19-589a). New Horizons independent living facility for severely physically disabled adults.19a-507a(Formerly Sec. 19a-80a). Community residences for adults impacted by mental health disorder. Definitions.19a-507b(Formerly Sec. 19a-80b). Establishment of community residence. Limitations. Petitions.19a-507c(Formerly Sec. 19a-80c). Evaluation of community residences.19a-507d(Formerly Sec. 19a-80d). Petition for revocation of license of community residence.19a-507e and 19a-507fGrants and loans for community residential facilities for mentally ill adults. Bond issue.19a-507gAdult day health care facilities. Regulations.19a-508(Formerly Sec. 19-590). Notice of appointment of interns, house officers and resident physicians.19a-508aNotification to physician and family member. Caregiver or support person of patient's hospital admission.19a-508bNotification to patient of placement in observation status by hospital.19a-508cHospital and health system facility fees charged for outpatient services at hospital-based facilities. Notice re establishment of hospital-based facility at which facility fees billed. Penalties. Report.19a-508dHealth care provider referral to affiliated health care provider. Notice to patients.19a-509(Formerly Sec. 19-590a). Hospital and nursing home admission forms. Hospital bills. Utility charges for nursing home patients.19a-509aAudits of hospital bills. Charges.19a-509bHospital bed funds.19a-509cPrescription orders in health care facilities.19a-509dTranscription and execution of verbal medication orders.19a-509e(Formerly Sec. 17a-661). Referrals required for certain patients showing symptoms of substance abuse.19a-509fProhibited utility charges to residents of residential care homes, nursing homes and rest homes.19a-509gBehavioral health facility. Criteria for admission.19a-510(Formerly Sec. 19-590b). Reporting of burns.19a-510aReporting of treatment for burn injuries or injuries resulting from use of fireworks.19a-511(Formerly Sec. 19-591). Nursing home administrators to supervise homes. Definitions.19a-512(Formerly Sec. 19-593). Licensure by examination. Minimum requirements.19a-513(Formerly Sec. 19-594). Licensure by endorsement.19a-514(Formerly Sec. 19-595). Issuance of administrator's license. Nontransferable.19a-515(Formerly Sec. 19-596). License renewal. Continuing education requirement.19a-516(Formerly Sec. 19-597). Temporary license.19a-517(Formerly Sec. 19-598). Unacceptable conduct. Notice. Hearing. Revocation or suspension of license. Appeal.19a-518(Formerly Sec. 19-599). Penalty.19a-519(Formerly Sec. 19-600). Regulations. Programs of instruction and training.19a-520(Formerly Sec. 19-601). Changes in regulations to meet federal requirements.19a-521(Formerly Sec. 19-602). Nursing home facilities. Definitions.19a-521aDual inspections of chronic and convalescent nursing homes or rest homes with nursing supervision.19a-521bBed positioning in nursing home facilities. More than two beds per room prohibited. Medicaid rate adjustment for bed reduction due to prohibition.19a-521cPrescription drugs obtained through United States Department of Veterans Affairs prescription drug program or health plan by patients of nursing home facilities and residential care homes.19a-521dPrescription drug formulary systems in nursing home facilities.19a-521eReportable events at nursing homes and behavioral health facilities. System for electronic notification.19a-522(Formerly Sec. 19-603). Regulations concerning nursing home facilities' health, safety and welfare. Regulations concerning immunization against influenza and pneumococcal disease. Procedures for reimbursement by nursing home facilities and residential care homes.19a-522aChronic and convalescent nursing homes and rest homes with nursing supervision: Resident room and area temperature levels.19a-522bChronic and convalescent nursing homes and rest homes with nursing supervision: Preservation and maintenance of patient medical records. Electronic signatures.19a-522cChronic and convalescent nursing homes and rest homes with nursing supervision: In-service training.19a-522dChronic and convalescent nursing homes and rest homes with nursing supervision: Maximum time span between meals; bedtime nourishment.19a-522eChronic and convalescent nursing homes and rest homes with nursing supervision: Stretcher requirement.19a-522fChronic and convalescent nursing homes and rest homes with nursing supervision. Administration of peripherally inserted central catheter by IV therapy nurse or physician assistant. Administration of IV therapy or medication by registered nurse.19a-522gChronic and convalescent nursing homes and rest homes with nursing supervision: Medical history and examination.19a-522hChronic and convalescent nursing homes. Provision of services to patients with a reportable disease, emergency illness or health condition. Suspension of licensure requirements during public health emergency.19a-523(Formerly Sec. 19-606). Injunction for violation.19a-524(Formerly Sec. 19-607). Citations issued for certain violations.19a-525(Formerly Sec. 19-608). Contest of citation. Informal conference. Hearing. Final order.19a-526(Formerly Sec. 19-609). Effect of final order. Payment of civil penalties.19a-527(Formerly Sec. 19-610). Classification of violations by nursing home facilities.19a-527aClassification of violations by residential care homes.19a-528(Formerly Sec. 19-611). Criteria for imposing civil penalties.19a-528aApplication of licensure for acquisition of a nursing home. Notice of liability for abuse or neglect. Required disclosures.19a-529(Formerly Sec. 19-612). Appeal from final order.19a-530(Formerly Sec. 19-612a). Report to regional ombudsman.19a-531(Formerly Sec. 19-613). Advance disclosure of inspection, investigation or complaint prohibited. Exception. Penalty.19a-532(Formerly Sec. 19-614). Discrimination against complainants and others prohibited. Penalty.19a-533(Formerly Sec. 19-614a). Discrimination against indigent applicants. Definitions. Prohibitions. Record-keeping. Investigation of complaints. Penalties. Waiting lists; not required to accept indigents. Removal from waiting lists.19a-534(Formerly Sec. 19-615). Emergency transfer of patients; notice requirement.19a-534aEmergency actions against nursing home and residential care home licensees.19a-535(Formerly Sec. 19-616). Transfer or discharge of residents. Notice. Plan required. Appeal. Hearing. Involuntary transfer, discharge reporting.19a-535aResidential care homes. Transfer or discharge of patients. Appeal. Hearing. Reporting on involuntary transfers, discharges.19a-535bChronic disease hospital. Transfer or discharge of patients. Notice.19a-535cNursing home facility discharge. Caregiver instruction and training requirements.19a-535dEffect on legal rights. Nursing home facility liability. Insurer and healthcare provider responsibility. Discharge or transfer. Caregiver compensation.19a-535eEssential support persons. Definitions. Visitation rights at long-term care facilities.19a-535fState-wide visitation policy for long-term care facilities. Requirements. Provisions for essential support persons.19a-536(Formerly Sec. 19-617). Inspection reports to be available for inspection. Room to be provided. Notice of availability.19a-537(Formerly Sec. 19-617a). Definitions. Nursing home responsibilities re reservation of beds. Reimbursement. Readmission.19a-537aReservation of beds. Penalty. Hearing.19a-538(Formerly Sec. 19-618). Department of Public Health list of information concerning nursing home facilities and residential care homes.19a-539(Formerly Sec. 19-619). Disclosure of additional costs. Enforcement of surety contracts.19a-540(Formerly Sec. 19-620). Posting of citations. Monthly report by Department of Public Health.19a-541(Formerly Sec. 19-621a). Receivership of nursing home facilities and residential care homes: Definitions.19a-542(Formerly Sec. 19-621b). Application for receivership. Hearing. Parties. Emergency order.19a-543(Formerly Sec. 19-621c). Imposition of receivership: Grounds.19a-544(Formerly Sec. 19-621d). Imposition of receivership: Defenses.19a-545(Formerly Sec. 19-621e). Duties of receiver.19a-546(Formerly Sec. 19-621f). Authority of receiver concerning leases, mortgages, secured transactions.19a-547(Formerly Sec. 19-621g). Appointment of receiver. Qualifications of receiver. Removal. Bond. Fees.19a-548(Formerly Sec. 19-621h). Accounting by receiver.19a-549(Formerly Sec. 19-621i). Termination of receivership.19a-549aNotification by nursing home facilities when placed in receivership or petition for bankruptcy filed.19a-550(Formerly Sec. 19-622). Patients' bill of rights.19a-550aPatient's rights pursuant to Medicare conditions of participation.19a-550bNursing home resident rights to technology of their choice. Requirements for virtual visitation, virtual monitoring.19a-550cAccess to recordings, images from technology used by nursing home residents. Confidentiality requirements. Restrictions on solicitation of recordings, images.19a-551(Formerly Sec. 19-623a). Management of resident's personal funds.19a-552(Formerly Sec. 19-623b). Failure to comply with section 19a-551: Penalties.19a-553(Formerly Sec. 19-624). Disclosure of crimes required. Penalty.19a-554(Formerly Sec. 19-625). Attorney General to assign assistant to Commissioner of Public Health.19a-555(Formerly Sec. 19-626). Chronic and convalescent nursing homes. Medical director. Personal physicians.19a-556 to 19a-558(Formerly Secs. 19-626a to 19-626c). Commission on Long-Term Care; membership. Coordinator; powers and duties. Complaint and investigation procedure.19a-559(Formerly Sec. 19-626d). Advisory board. Membership. Duties.19a-560Disclosure of Medicaid and Medicare participation and advance payment and deposit requirements by nursing homes.19a-561Nursing facility management services. Certification. Initial applications and biennial renewals. Investigation. Disciplinary action.19a-562Dementia special care units or programs. Definitions. Disclosure requirements.19a-562aTraining requirements for nursing home facility and dementia special care unit or program staff.19a-562bStaff training and education on Alzheimer's disease and dementia symptoms and care.19a-562c to 19a-562e19a-562c to 19a-562e19a-562fNursing home facility staffing levels. Definitions.19a-562gCalculation of nurses and nurse's aides providing direct patient care. Daily posting. Public availability of information.19a-562hFailure to comply with nursing home facility staffing level requirement. Disciplinary action and citation. Posting and inclusion in Department of Public Health listing.19a-563Nursing homes and dementia special care units. Infection prevention and control specialists. Definitions. Requirements.19a-563aProvision of emergency plan of operations by nursing homes and dementia special care units to their political subdivision of this state.19a-563bNursing homes. Personal protective equipment requirements. Process for evaluating, provision of feedback on, approval and distribution of personal protective equipment in a public health emergency.19a-563cNursing homes. Staff member or contracted professional licensed or certified to start an intravenous line. Requirement.19a-563dNursing homes. Infection prevention and control committee requirements.19a-563eNursing homes. Testing of staff and residents during an infectious disease outbreak.19a-563fNursing homes and dementia special care units. Establishment and duties of family council. Definition.19a-563gNursing homes. Resident care plans.19a-563hNursing homes. Minimum staffing level requirements. Regulations.19a-564Assisted living services agencies. Licensure. Dementia special care approval. Regulations.19a-564aAssisted living services agencies. Licensure to operate or provide services at managed residential community. Commissioner of Public Health notification to State Ombudsman.19a-564bManaged residential communities. Notification required re operator or assisted living services agency changes.19a-565(Formerly Sec. 19a-30). Clinical laboratories, blood collection facilities and source plasma donation centers. Regulation and licensure. Proficiency standards for tests not performed in laboratories. Prohibitions. Penalties. Regulations.19a-565a(Formerly Sec. 19a-30a). Reporting of clinical laboratory errors.19a-565b(Formerly Sec. 19a-31). Clinical laboratories to analyze chiropractic specimens.19a-565c(Formerly Sec. 19a-31b). Hair follicle drug testing by clinical laboratories.19a-566Birth centers. Licensure. Regulations.19a-567Adverse credentialing or privileging action based on provision of reproductive health care services prohibited.