CT HB05264

Commissioner of Public Health must adopt regulations establishing technical standards for medical diagnostic equipment (examination tables, chairs, weight scales, mammography equipment, and radiological imaging equipment) purchased by health care facilities on or after January 1, 2017, meeting or exceeding federal Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board standards under Section 4203 of the Affordable Care Act.

Applies to hospitals, outpatient clinics, long-term care facilities, and hospice facilities.

Commissioner must notify all licensed physicians by October 1, 2017 of the federal accessibility technical standards for medical diagnostic equipment and provide information on best practices for safely serving individuals with accessibility needs.