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CT HB05455

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/16/2015

Primary Sponsor

Joseph Serra

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends title 19a of the general statutes to adopt the Caregiver Advise, Record, Enable (CARE) Act
  • Requires hospitals to record the names of family caregivers for patients
  • Mandates hospitals notify family caregivers of discharge plans for their relatives
  • Requires hospitals to provide instructions for follow-up care to family caregivers
  • Aims to improve health outcomes for persons being discharged from hospitals and provide support for family caregivers

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning Family Caregivers.

Last Action

Public Hearing 02/10

2/6/2015

Committee Referrals

Select Committee on Aging1/16/2015

Full Bill Text

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