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CT HB05045
Bill
Status
Passed
5/25/2011
Primary Sponsor
Mary Fritz
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AI Summary
- Health care providers employed by or acting on behalf of health care facilities must wear photographic identification badges in plain view during working hours
- Identification badges must include the name of the health care facility or institution, the provider's name, and the provider's license type, certificate, or employment title
- Health care facilities or institutions must develop policies and procedures for badge size, content, and format in consultation with the Department of Public Health
- Facilities may establish exemptions from badge requirements to ensure the safety of patients and health care providers
- Applies to hospitals, nursing homes, rest homes, home health care agencies, emergency medical services organizations, assisted living services agencies, outpatient surgical facilities, and educational institution infirmaries
- Effective date: October 1, 2011
Legislative Description
An Act Requiring Health Care Providers To Display Photographic Identification Badges During Work Hours.
Last Action
Signed by the Governor
6/3/2011
Committee Referrals
Public Health1/5/2011
Full Bill Text
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