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CT HB05435

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/6/2012

Primary Sponsor

Public Health Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2012 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Repeals and replaces Section 19a-580d of the general statutes effective October 1, 2012
  • Requires the Department of Public Health to adopt regulations governing recognition and transfer of "do not resuscitate" (DNR) orders between health care institutions and emergency medical services providers
  • Regulations must address the use of DNR bracelets and the form, recognition, and transfer of physician orders for end-of-life care by non-affiliated emergency medical services providers and licensed health care institutions
  • Requires physicians who issue DNR orders to assist patients or authorized representatives in utilizing the system upon request
  • Preserves the authority of the Commissioner of Developmental Services regarding DNR orders for persons receiving services under the commissioner's direction

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning "do Not Resuscitate" Orders.

Last Action

File Number 446

4/16/2012

Committee Referrals

Public Health3/6/2012

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