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CT HB07087

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/16/2017

Primary Sponsor

Public Health Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Repeals and replaces section 19a-511 to define "nursing home" and "nursing home administrator" and establish administrator responsibilities effective October 1, 2017.

  • Requires nursing home administrators to be licensed and responsible for planning, organizing, directing operations, implementing policies, ensuring fiscal responsibility, and conducting ongoing evaluations of care and services to protect resident health and safety.

  • Amends section 19a-517(b) to clarify grounds for the Department of Public Health to take disciplinary action against nursing home administrators, including fraud, physical or mental illness, incompetent or negligent conduct, and violations of state or federal law.

  • Expands disciplinary grounds to specifically reference violations of section 19a-550 and other chapter provisions related to nursing home administrator responsibilities rather than general nursing practice.

  • Makes changes effective October 1, 2017.

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning The Department Of Public Health's Recommendations Regarding The Protection Of Residents In Nursing Homes.

Last Action

Public Hearing 03/13

3/8/2017

Committee Referrals

Public Health2/16/2017

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