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CT SB00494

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/27/2021

Primary Sponsor

Catherine Osten

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Origin

Senate

2021 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends section 17a-408 of the general statutes to add State Ombudsman duties regarding oversight of socialization, visitation, and general resident support policies at long-term care facilities
  • Requires the State Ombudsman to evaluate the impact of socialization and visitation policies on the health and well-being of long-term care residents
  • Amends section 17a-406 of the general statutes to expand the residents' advocates program
  • Implements recommendations from the Nursing Home and Assisted Living Oversight Working Group
  • Referred to Committee on Human Services

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning The State Ombudsman's Oversight Of Socialization And Visitation Policies At Long-term Care Facilities And Expanding The Residents' Advocates Program.

Last Action

Referred to Joint Committee on Human Services

1/27/2021

Committee Referrals

Human Services1/27/2021

Full Bill Text

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