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CT SB00280
Bill
Status
Passed
5/5/2016
Primary Sponsor
Human Services Committee
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AI Summary
- Facilities must provide written notice to patients, guardians, and responsible parties when submitting a letter of intent, posting notice in a conspicuous location
- The facility's notice must be accompanied by a joint informational letter from the Office of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman and Department on Aging regarding patients' rights and available services
- Required notice content includes the projected date of certificate of need application submission, that only the Department of Social Services can grant/modify/deny the application, and the 90-day review timeline
- Notice must describe reasons for the request, confirm no involuntary transfers or discharges are permitted due to the application filing, and state patients' right to appeal any proposed transfer or discharge
- Notice must include the name, mailing address, and telephone number of the Office of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman and local legal aid office
Legislative Description
An Act Concerning The Long-term Care Ombudsman's Notice To Nursing Home Residents.
Last Action
Signed by the Governor
5/5/2016
Committee Referrals
Select Committee on Aging3/29/2016
Human Services2/25/2016
Full Bill Text
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