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CT HB05157
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/16/2018
Primary Sponsor
Public Health Committee
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AI Summary
- Requires all licensed nursing homes to install video cameras in the rooms of nonverbal residents effective October 1, 2018.
- Mandates that installed cameras remain operational and continuously record interactions between nonverbal patients and nursing home staff.
- Requires nursing home staff to be trained to monitor camera feeds and immediately report any incidents of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or abandonment to the nursing home administrator and the Commissioner of Social Services.
- Applies to nursing homes licensed under Chapter 368v of the Connecticut General Statutes as defined in Section 19a-490.
Legislative Description
An Act Requiring The Installation Of Video Cameras In The Rooms Of Nonverbal Nursing Home Residents.
Last Action
Vote to Hold Until Next Meeting
3/26/2018
Committee Referrals
Public Health2/16/2018
Full Bill Text
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