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CT HB05229

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

6/6/2014

Primary Sponsor

Aging Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2014 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Repeals and replaces Section 17b-372 of the general statutes, effective July 1, 2014
  • Defines "small house nursing home" as an alternative nursing facility with private home design, no more than 14 individuals per unit, private rooms and bathrooms, increased support staff involvement, and individualized care philosophy
  • Authorizes the Commissioner of Social Services to expand (rather than merely establish) one or more small house nursing homes within available appropriations to improve resident quality of life and provide more home-like care settings
  • Removes the previous 280-bed cap on total beds for the pilot program
  • Requires small house nursing homes to comply with existing provisions governing nursing home operations under sections 17b-352 to 17b-354

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning The Expansion Of A Small House Nursing Home Pilot Program.

Last Action

Signed by the Governor

6/6/2014

Committee Referrals

Appropriations4/17/2014
Select Committee on Aging2/19/2014

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