CGS § 19a-521e. Reportable events at nursing homes and behavioral health facilities. System for electronic notification.

(a) As used in this section:

(1) “Nursing home” has the same meaning as provided in section 12-263p;

(2) “Behavioral health facility” has the same meaning as provided in section 19a-490; and

(3) “Reportable event” means an event occurring at a nursing home or behavioral health facility that is deemed by the department to require the immediate notification of the department.

(b) The Department of Public Health shall develop a system for nursing homes or behavioral health facilities to electronically notify the department of a reportable event.

(c) Nursing homes and behavioral health facilities shall report reportable events to the department using the electronic reporting system developed pursuant to subsection (b) of this section.