Sec. 19a-485. Home for the aged deemed to mean residential care home.

Sec. 19a-486. Sale of nonprofit hospitals: Definitions.

Sec. 19a-486a. Sale of nonprofit hospitals: Certificate of need determination letter. Hearing. Application for approval.

Sec. 19a-486b. Sale of nonprofit hospitals: Approval by executive director and Attorney General.

Sec. 19a-486c. Sale of nonprofit hospitals: Powers of Attorney General. Grounds for disapproval by Attorney General.

Sec. 19a-486d. Sale of nonprofit hospitals: Disapproval by executive director. Powers of executive director.

Sec. 19a-486e. Sale of nonprofit hospitals: Public hearings.

Sec. 19a-486f. Sale of nonprofit hospitals: Appeal.

Sec. 19a-486g. Sale of nonprofit hospitals: Denial of license.

Sec. 19a-486h. Sale of nonprofit hospitals: Construction of governing law.

Sec. 19a-486i. Definitions. Notice to Attorney General and executive director of certain mergers, acquisitions and other transactions. Reports.

Sec. 19a-487. Mobile field hospital: Defined, board of directors.

Sec. 19a-487a. Mobile field hospital: Certificate of need exemption for hospital beds and related equipment.

Sec. 19a-487b. Mobile field hospital: Regulations.

Secs. 19a-488and19a-489. [Reserved]

Sec. 19a-490. (Formerly Sec. 19-576). Licensing of institutions. Definitions.

Sec. 19a-490a. “Community health center” defined.

Sec. 19a-490b. Furnishing of health records and veterans' information. Access to tissue slides or blocks. Certified document re storage of and access to health records upon cessation of operations.

Sec. 19a-490c. Moratorium on licensing of family care homes.

Sec. 19a-490d. Prevention of accidental needlestick injuries in health care facilities and institutions.

Sec. 19a-490e. Use of E-codes by hospitals, outpatient surgical facilities and outpatient clinics.

Sec. 19a-490f. Requirements for reports of treatment of wounds from firearms and stab wounds.

Sec. 19a-490g. Bilingual consumer guide.

Sec. 19a-490h. Emergency room screening of trauma patients for substance abuse. Assistance by Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services.

Sec. 19a-490i. Interpreter services and linguistic access in acute care hospitals.

Sec. 19a-490j. Hospital plans for remediation of medical and surgical errors.

Sec. 19a-490k. Administration of care and vaccinations to patients by hospital without physician's order. Permitted activities. Regulations.

Sec. 19a-490l. Mandatory limits on overtime for nurses working in hospitals. Exceptions.

Sec. 19a-490m. Development of surgery protocols by hospitals and outpatient surgical facilities.

Sec. 19a-490n. Advisory committee on Healthcare Associated Infections and Antimicrobial Resistance. Members. Duties.

Sec. 19a-490o. Establishment of mandatory reporting system for healthcare associated infections and microbial resistance. Posting of information on web site.

Sec. 19a-490p. Development of plans by hospitals to reduce incidence of methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus infections.

Sec. 19a-490q. Health care employer: Work place safety committee; risk assessment; workplace violence prevention and response plan; adjustment to patient care assignment. Regulations.

Sec. 19a-490r. Health care employer: Records and report re incidents of workplace violence.

Sec. 19a-490s. Health care employer: Report of assault or related offense to local law enforcement agency.

Sec. 19a-490t. Community health centers. Program to provide financial assistance. Report.

Sec. 19a-490u. Training in symptoms of dementia for hospital direct care staff.

Sec. 19a-490v. Removal of a delivered placenta from a hospital.

Sec. 19a-490w. Certification of hospital as comprehensive stroke center, primary stroke center or acute stroke-ready hospital. Posting of list by department. Removal from list.

Sec. 19a-490x. List of comprehensive stroke centers, primary stroke centers and acute stroke-ready centers. Submission and maintenance. Nationally recognized standardized stroke triage tool and prehospital care protocols re assessment, treatment and transport of stoke patients. Recommendations.

Sec. 19a-491. (Formerly Sec. 19-577). License and certificate required. Application. Assessment of civil penalties or a consent order. Fees. Minimum service quality standards. Regulations. Professional liability insurance. Prohibition. Maintenance of medical records.

Sec. 19a-491a. Information required for nursing home license. Professional liability insurance requirements. Procedure upon failure to provide information.

Sec. 19a-491b. Notification of criminal conviction or disciplinary action. Civil penalty. False statements. Criminal history records checks.

Sec. 19a-491c. Criminal history and patient abuse background search program. Regulations.

Sec. 19a-491d. Prospective employees of home health agency to submit to comprehensive background check. Disclosure re prior disciplinary action.

Sec. 19a-492. Regulations re qualifications of home health care administrators employed as such on January 1, 1981.

Sec. 19a-492a. Disclosures by home health care agencies.

Sec. 19a-492b. Home health care agencies. Discrimination against persons receiving aid. Prohibition. Penalties.

Sec. 19a-492c. Home health care agencies. Waiver for provision of hospice services.

Sec. 19a-492d. Vaccinations and medication administered by nurses employed by home health care agencies or homemaker-home health aide agencies.

Sec. 19a-492e. Delegation of medication administration by registered nurse to homemaker-home health aide. Regulations.

Sec. 19a-493. (Formerly Sec. 19-578). Initial license and renewal. Prior approval for change in ownership. Multicare institution. Regulations.

Sec. 19a-493a. Evaluation of certain new licensees.

Sec. 19a-493b. Outpatient surgical facilities. Definition. Licensure and exceptions. Certificate of need. Waiver.

Sec. 19a-493c. Outpatient clinics. Licensure. Regulations.

Sec. 19a-493d. Urgent care centers. Licensure as outpatient clinic. Policies, procedures and regulations. Rates of payments to providers. Identification of freestanding emergency departments. Regulations.

Sec. 19a-494. (Formerly Sec. 19-579). Disciplinary action.

Sec. 19a-494a. Emergency summary orders.

Sec. 19a-495. (Formerly Sec. 19-580). Regulations re licensed institutions. Implementation of policies and procedures re medications.

Sec. 19a-495a. Unlicensed assistive personnel in residential care homes. Certification re administration of medication. Regulations. Nonnursing duties.

Sec. 19a-495b. Residential care homes. Operational requirements. Conforming amendments to the Public Health Code.

Sec. 19a-495c. Methadone delivery and related substance use treatment services to persons in a nursing home facility.

Sec. 19a-496. (Formerly Sec. 19-581). Compliance with regulations. Inspections. Plan of correction.

Sec. 19a-496a. Home health care agency services ordered by physician licensed in a state which borders Connecticut.

Sec. 19a-497. Filing of strike contingency plan. Summary order. Civil penalty: Notification and hearing requirement. Regulations. Collective bargaining implications.

Sec. 19a-498. (Formerly Sec. 19-582). Inspections, investigations, examinations and audits. Retention of records.

Sec. 19a-498a. Discriminatory practices prohibited.

Sec. 19a-498b. Nursing homes. Admission of residents who have been administered a level two assessment. Annual survey by Department of Public Health to include comparison between recommended services and actual services. Responsibilities of nursing home administrators and Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services.

Sec. 19a-499. (Formerly Sec. 19-583). Information to be confidential. Exceptions.

Sec. 19a-500. Penalty for material false statement.

Sec. 19a-501. (Formerly Sec. 19-584). Appeal.

Sec. 19a-502. (Formerly Sec. 19-585). Penalty for operating without license or owning property without certificate. Revocation or suspension of license for failure to yield financial information.

Sec. 19a-503. (Formerly Sec. 19-586). Authority re establishment, conduct, management or operation of institution without a license or nursing facility management services without a certificate.

Sec. 19a-504. (Formerly Sec. 19-587). Removal of bodies of deceased persons from presence of patients in hospitals, residential care homes and rest homes.

Sec. 19a-504a. Continuation or removal of life support system. Determination of death.

Sec. 19a-504b. Home health care for elderly persons.

Sec. 19a-504c. Regulations re standards for hospital discharge planning. Caregiver designation and training.

Sec. 19a-504d. Hospital discharge plans; options of home health care agencies required.

Sec. 19a-504e. Requirements and construction of sections re hospital discharge planning and caregiver designation and services.

Sec. 19a-505. (Formerly Sec. 19-588). Maternity hospitals; license; inspection.

Sec. 19a-505a. Hospital to provide forms for birth certificate and affidavit of parentage to parents of child born out of wedlock.

Sec. 19a-506. (Formerly Sec. 19-589). Licensing of maternity homes. Fees.

Sec. 19a-507. (Formerly Sec. 19-589a). New Horizons independent living facility for severely physically disabled adults.

Sec. 19a-507a. (Formerly Sec. 19a-80a). Community residences for mentally ill adults. Definitions.

Sec. 19a-507b. (Formerly Sec. 19a-80b). Establishment of community residence. Limitations. Petitions.

Sec. 19a-507c. (Formerly Sec. 19a-80c). Evaluation of community residences.

Sec. 19a-507d. (Formerly Sec. 19a-80d). Petition for revocation of license of community residence.

Secs. 19a-507eand19a-507f. Grants and loans for community residential facilities for mentally ill adults. Bond issue.

Sec. 19a-507g. Adult day health care facilities. Regulations.

Sec. 19a-508. (Formerly Sec. 19-590). Notice of appointment of interns, house officers and resident physicians.

Sec. 19a-508a. Notification to physician of patient's hospital admission.

Sec. 19a-508b. Notification to patient of placement in observation status by hospital.

Sec. 19a-508c. Hospital and health system facility fees charged for outpatient services at hospital-based facilities. Notice re establishment of hospital-based facility at which facility fees billed.

Sec. 19a-508d. Health care provider referral to affiliated health care provider. Notice to patients.

Sec. 19a-509. (Formerly Sec. 19-590a). Hospital and nursing home admission forms. Hospital bills. Utility charges for nursing home patients.

Sec. 19a-509a. Audits of hospital bills. Charges.

Sec. 19a-509b. Hospital bed funds.

Sec. 19a-509c. Prescription orders in health care facilities.

Sec. 19a-509d. Transcription and execution of verbal medication orders.

Sec. 19a-509e. (Formerly Sec. 17a-661). Referrals required for certain patients showing symptoms of substance abuse.

Sec. 19a-509f. Prohibited utility charges to residents of residential care homes, nursing homes and rest homes.

Sec. 19a-509g. Alcohol or drug treatment facility. Criteria for admission.

Sec. 19a-510. (Formerly Sec. 19-590b). Reporting of burns.

Sec. 19a-510a. Reporting of treatment for burn injuries or injuries resulting from use of fireworks.

Sec. 19a-511. (Formerly Sec. 19-591). Nursing home administrators to supervise homes. Definitions.

Sec. 19a-512. (Formerly Sec. 19-593). Licensure by examination. Minimum requirements.

Sec. 19a-513. (Formerly Sec. 19-594). Licensure by endorsement.

Sec. 19a-514. (Formerly Sec. 19-595). Issuance of administrator's license. Nontransferable.

Sec. 19a-515. (Formerly Sec. 19-596). License renewal. Continuing education requirement.

Sec. 19a-516. (Formerly Sec. 19-597). Temporary license.

Sec. 19a-517. (Formerly Sec. 19-598). Unacceptable conduct. Notice. Hearing. Revocation or suspension of license. Appeal.

Sec. 19a-518. (Formerly Sec. 19-599). Penalty.

Sec. 19a-519. (Formerly Sec. 19-600). Regulations. Programs of instruction and training.

Sec. 19a-520. (Formerly Sec. 19-601). Changes in regulations to meet federal requirements.

Sec. 19a-521. (Formerly Sec. 19-602). Nursing home facilities. Definitions.

Sec. 19a-521a. Dual inspections of chronic and convalescent nursing homes or rest homes with nursing supervision.

Sec. 19a-521b. Bed clearance of nursing home facilities.

Sec. 19a-521c. Prescription drugs obtained through United States Department of Veterans Affairs prescription drug program or health plan by patients of nursing home facilities and residential care homes.

Sec. 19a-521d. Prescription drug formulary systems in nursing home facilities.

Sec. 19a-521e. Reportable events at nursing homes. System for electronic notifications.

Sec. 19a-522. (Formerly Sec. 19-603). Regulations concerning nursing home facilities' health, safety and welfare. Regulations concerning immunization against influenza and pneumococcal disease. Procedures for reimbursement by nursing home facilities and residential care homes.

Sec. 19a-522a. Chronic and convalescent nursing homes and rest homes with nursing supervision: Resident room and area temperature levels.

Sec. 19a-522b. Chronic and convalescent nursing homes and rest homes with nursing supervision: Preservation and maintenance of patient medical records. Electronic signatures.

Sec. 19a-522c. Chronic and convalescent nursing homes and rest homes with nursing supervision: In-service training.

Sec. 19a-522d. Chronic and convalescent nursing homes and rest homes with nursing supervision: Maximum time span between meals; bedtime nourishment.

Sec. 19a-522e. Chronic and convalescent nursing homes and rest homes with nursing supervision: Stretcher requirement.

Sec. 19a-522f. Chronic and convalescent nursing homes and rest homes with nursing supervision: Administration of peripherally inserted central catheter by IV therapy nurse or physician assistant.

Sec. 19a-522g. Chronic and convalescent nursing homes and rest homes with nursing supervision: Medical history and examination.

Sec. 19a-523. (Formerly Sec. 19-606). Injunction for violation.

Sec. 19a-524. (Formerly Sec. 19-607). Citations issued for certain violations.

Sec. 19a-525. (Formerly Sec. 19-608). Contest of citation. Informal conference. Hearing. Final order.

Sec. 19a-526. (Formerly Sec. 19-609). Effect of final order. Payment of civil penalties.

Sec. 19a-527. (Formerly Sec. 19-610). Classification of violations by nursing home facilities.

Sec. 19a-527a. Classification of violations by residential care homes.

Sec. 19a-528. (Formerly Sec. 19-611). Criteria for imposing civil penalties.

Sec. 19a-528a. Application of licensure for acquisition of a nursing home. Notice of liability for abuse or neglect. Required disclosures.

Sec. 19a-529. (Formerly Sec. 19-612). Appeal from final order.

Sec. 19a-530. (Formerly Sec. 19-612a). Report to regional ombudsman.

Sec. 19a-531. (Formerly Sec. 19-613). Advance disclosure of inspection, investigation or complaint prohibited. Exception. Penalty.

Sec. 19a-532. (Formerly Sec. 19-614). Discrimination against complainants and others prohibited. Penalty.

Sec. 19a-533. (Formerly Sec. 19-614a). Discrimination against indigent applicants. Definitions. Prohibitions. Record-keeping. Investigation of complaints. Penalties. Waiting lists; not required to accept indigents. Removal from waiting lists.

Sec. 19a-534. (Formerly Sec. 19-615). Emergency transfer of patients; notice requirement.

Sec. 19a-534a. Emergency actions against nursing home and residential care home licensees.

Sec. 19a-535. (Formerly Sec. 19-616). Transfer or discharge of residents. Notice. Plan required. Appeal. Hearing.

Sec. 19a-535a. Residential care home. Transfer or discharge of patients. Appeal. Hearing.

Sec. 19a-535b. Chronic disease hospital. Transfer or discharge of patients. Notice.

Sec. 19a-535c. Nursing home facility discharge. Caregiver instruction and training requirements.

Sec. 19a-535d. Effect on legal rights. Nursing home facility liability. Insurer and healthcare provider responsibility. Discharge or transfer. Caregiver compensation.

Sec. 19a-536. (Formerly Sec. 19-617). Inspection reports to be available for inspection. Room to be provided. Notice of availability.

Sec. 19a-537. (Formerly Sec. 19-617a). Definitions. Nursing home responsibilities re reservation of beds. Reimbursement. Readmission.

Sec. 19a-537a. Reservation of beds. Penalty. Hearing.

Sec. 19a-538. (Formerly Sec. 19-618). Department of Public Health list of information concerning nursing home facilities and residential care homes.

Sec. 19a-539. (Formerly Sec. 19-619). Disclosure of additional costs. Enforcement of surety contracts.

Sec. 19a-540. (Formerly Sec. 19-620). Posting of citations. Monthly report by Department of Public Health.

Sec. 19a-541. (Formerly Sec. 19-621a). Receivership of nursing home facilities and residential care homes: Definitions.

Sec. 19a-542. (Formerly Sec. 19-621b). Application for receivership. Hearing. Parties. Emergency order.

Sec. 19a-543. (Formerly Sec. 19-621c). Imposition of receivership: Grounds.

Sec. 19a-544. (Formerly Sec. 19-621d). Imposition of receivership: Defenses.

Sec. 19a-545. (Formerly Sec. 19-621e). Duties of receiver.

Sec. 19a-546. (Formerly Sec. 19-621f). Authority of receiver concerning leases, mortgages, secured transactions.

Sec. 19a-547. (Formerly Sec. 19-621g). Appointment of receiver. Qualifications of receiver. Removal. Bond. Fees.

Sec. 19a-548. (Formerly Sec. 19-621h). Accounting by receiver.

Sec. 19a-549. (Formerly Sec. 19-621i). Termination of receivership.

Sec. 19a-549a. Notification by nursing home facilities when placed in receivership or petition for bankruptcy filed.

Sec. 19a-550. (Formerly Sec. 19-622). Patients' bill of rights.

Sec. 19a-550a. Patient's rights pursuant to Medicare conditions of participation.

Sec. 19a-551. (Formerly Sec. 19-623a). Management of resident's personal funds.

Sec. 19a-552. (Formerly Sec. 19-623b). Failure to comply with section 19a-551: Penalties.

Sec. 19a-553. (Formerly Sec. 19-624). Disclosure of crimes required. Penalty.

Sec. 19a-554. (Formerly Sec. 19-625). Attorney General to assign assistant to Commissioner of Public Health.

Sec. 19a-555. (Formerly Sec. 19-626). Chronic and convalescent nursing homes. Medical director. Personal physicians.

Secs. 19a-556to19a-558. (Formerly Secs. 19-626a to 19-626c). Commission on Long-Term Care; membership. Coordinator; powers and duties. Complaint and investigation procedure.

Sec. 19a-559. (Formerly Sec. 19-626d). Advisory board. Membership. Duties.

Sec. 19a-560. Disclosure of Medicaid and Medicare participation and advance payment and deposit requirements by nursing homes.

Sec. 19a-561. Nursing facility management services. Certification. Initial applications and biennial renewals. Investigation. Disciplinary action.

Sec. 19a-562. Alzheimer's special care units or programs. Definitions. Disclosure requirements.

Sec. 19a-562a. Training requirements for nursing home facility and Alzheimer's special care unit or program staff.

Sec. 19a-562b. Staff training and education on Alzheimer's disease and dementia symptoms and care.

Secs. 19a-563to19a-569. [Reserved]