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CT HB05159

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/16/2018

Primary Sponsor

Public Health Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2018 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends section 17a-238(g) to clarify the Department of Developmental Services commissioner's authority regarding do-not-resuscitate (DNR) orders for persons under departmental care.

  • Allows properly executed DNR orders written by attending physicians or advanced practice registered nurses in consultation with patients or their legal representatives when the patient is in a terminal condition.

  • Expands DNR authority to include cases where patients are in the final stage of terminal condition or are deemed permanently unconscious, provided the department's director of health and clinical services reviews the decision with the patient's legal representative.

  • Exempts individuals with legally valid advance directives from the provisions of this subsection.

  • Takes effect October 1, 2018.

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning The Recommendations Of The Department Of Developmental Services Regarding Oversight Of Emergency Medical Care And End-of-life Planning.

Last Action

File Number 231

4/5/2018

Committee Referrals

Public Health2/16/2018

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