CT SB00930

Nursing facilities must notify the State Ombudsman on the same date they provide notice of a proposed involuntary transfer or discharge to a resident, using a manner prescribed by the State Ombudsman.

Failure to notify the State Ombudsman does not invalidate the notice of proposed transfer or discharge to the resident.

Nursing facilities must electronically report each involuntary transfer or discharge to the State Ombudsman in a prescribed manner and on an internet portal maintained by the State Ombudsman in compliance with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act privacy provisions.

The requirement to notify the State Ombudsman applies on the date the facility provides notice of the proposed transfer or discharge, which must occur 30-60 days prior to the transfer, with exceptions for health or safety emergencies, improved health status, or residents not residing in the facility for 30 days.

Residents retain existing rights to appeal within 60 calendar days and to stay a transfer or discharge if an appeal is initiated within 20 days of receiving notice, with possible exceptions for good cause.