CT HB06887

Nursing home administrators are made responsible for the quality and safety of all services provided in their facilities, effective October 1, 2015.

Discharge plans must be written, signed, and include detailed information such as resident medical conditions, medications, health care providers, and appropriate placement settings; copies must be provided to residents or their legal representatives.

Civil penalties for Class A violations increased from $5,000 to $10,000 and for Class B violations increased from $3,000 to $5,000.

Nursing facility management services certificate holders must submit to state and national criminal history records checks and may be fined up to $1,000 per day for non-compliance with requirements.

Health care institutions must immediately report major system failures (loss of water, heat, electricity) and incidents triggering emergency response plans to the Department of Public Health or face fines up to $100 per day.