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CT HB07099
Bill
Status
2/8/2019
Primary Sponsor
Aging Committee
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AI Summary
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Establishes a minimum daily staffing ratio of not less than three direct care nursing staff hours per resident per day in all nursing home facilities, effective October 1, 2019.
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Defines "nursing home facility" as chronic and convalescent nursing homes and "nursing staff" as registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and registered nurse's aides.
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Requires the Commissioner of Public Health to adopt regulations implementing the staffing requirements, including rules for facilities to record nursing staff hours available on site and defining "direct care."
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Applies to all chronic and convalescent nursing homes in Connecticut beginning October 1, 2019.
Legislative Description
An Act Increasing The Minimum Ratio Of Direct Care Staff In Nursing Homes.
Last Action
Vote to Hold Until Next Meeting
4/17/2019