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CT SB00002
Bill
Status
1/5/2011
Primary Sponsor
Edith Prague
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AI Summary
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Requires all chronic and convalescent nursing homes and rest homes with nursing supervision to install air conditioning systems in all resident rooms by July 1, 2012
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Facilities must submit compliance reports or implementation plans to the Department of Public Health by January 1, 2012
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Allows nursing homes to maintain temperatures lower than state minimums if they comply with federal temperature standards under 42 CFR 483.15(h)(6)
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Establishes a revolving loan program through the Connecticut Health and Educational Facilities Authority to provide financial assistance for air conditioning installation costs, with loans available only until June 30, 2012
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Authority must submit biannual reports to legislative committees on loan disbursements, compliance impact, and program effectiveness
Legislative Description
An Act Concerning Air Conditioning In Nursing Homes.
Last Action
Favorable Change of Reference, House to Committee on Appropriations
3/24/2011