Title 25, Public Health and Environment
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Colo. Rev. Stat. § 25-25-113 Personal liability
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Neither the members of the authority nor any person executing the bonds or notes shall be liable personally on bonds or notes or be subject to any personal liability or accountability by reason of the issuance thereof. Source: L. 77: Entire article added, p. 1314, � 1, effective …
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 25-25-114 Purchase
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The authority may purchase its bonds or notes out of any funds available therefor. The authority may hold, pledge, cancel, or resell such bonds or notes, subject to and in accordance with agreements with bondholders or noteholders. Source: L. 77: Entire article added, p. 1314, � …
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 25-25-115 Procedure concerning issuance of bonds
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(1) Notwithstanding any other provisions of this article, the authority may not undertake any facility authorized by this article unless, prior to the issuance of any bonds or notes, the board finds that the facility will enable or assist a health institution to fulfill its oblig…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 25-25-116 Trust agreement to secure bonds
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(1) In the discretion of the authority, any bonds issued under this article may be secured by a trust agreement between the authority and a corporate trustee or trustees. A corporate trustee may be any trust company or bank in Colorado. If the authority determines it to be in the…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 25-25-117 Payment of bonds - nonliability of state
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Bonds and notes issued by the authority shall not constitute or become an indebtedness, a debt, or a liability of the state, the general assembly, or any county, city, city and county, town, school district, or other subdivision of the state, or of any other political subdivision…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 25-25-118 Exemption from taxation - securities law
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The authority is hereby declared to be a public instrumentality of the state, performing a public function for the benefit of the people of the state for the improvement of their health and living conditions. Accordingly, the income or other revenues of the authority, all propert…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 25-25-119 Rents and charges
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A sufficient amount of the revenues derived in respect of a facility, except such part of such revenues as may be necessary to pay the cost of maintenance, repair, and operation and to provide reserves and for renewals, replacements, extensions, enlargements, and improvements as …
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 25-25-120 Fees
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(1) All expenses of the authority incurred in carrying out the provisions of this article shall be payable solely from funds provided under the authority of this article, and no liability shall be incurred by the authority beyond the moneys which are provided pursuant to this art…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 25-25-121 Conveyance of title - release of lien
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When the principal of and interest on bonds issued by the authority to finance the cost of facilities or to refinance outstanding indebtedness of one or more participating health institutions, including any refunding bonds issued to refund and refinance such bonds, have been full…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 25-25-122 Investment of funds
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(1) The authority may invest the proceeds from the sale of a series of bonds or any funds related to the series in securities and other investments as may be provided in the proceedings under which the series of bonds are authorized to be issued, whether or not the investment or …
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 25-25-123 Proceeds as trust funds
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All moneys received pursuant to this article, whether as proceeds from the sale of bonds, notes, or other obligations or as revenues or receipts, shall be deemed to be trust funds to be held and applied solely as provided in this article. Any officer, bank, or trust company with …
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 25-25-124 Agreement of state not to limit or alter rights of obligees
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The state hereby pledges to and agrees with the holders of any bonds, notes, or other obligations issued under this article, and with those parties who may enter into contracts with the authority pursuant to the provisions of this article, that the state will not limit, alter, re…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 25-25-125 Enforcement of rights of bondholders
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Any holder of bonds issued pursuant to this article or any trustee under a trust agreement, trust indenture, indenture of mortgage, or deed of trust entered into pursuant to this article, except to the extent that their rights are restricted by any bond resolution, may, by any su…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 25-25-126 Bonds eligible for investment
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All banks, bankers, trust companies, savings and loan associations, investment companies, and insurance companies and associations and all executors, administrators, guardians, trustees, and other fiduciaries may legally invest any sinking funds, moneys, or other funds belonging …
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 25-25-127 Account of activities - receipts for expenditures - report - audit
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(1) The authority shall keep an accurate account of its activities, receipts, and expenditures and shall annually make a report of its activities, receipts, and expenditures to the board, the governor, and the state auditor. The report shall be submitted within six months after t…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 25-25-128 Federal social security act
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The authority may take such action as it deems appropriate to enable its employees to come within the provisions and obtain the benefits of the federal Social Security Act, as from time to time amended. Source: L. 77: Entire article added, p. 1319, � 1, effective July 1.
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 25-25-129 Powers of authority not restricted - law complete in itself
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This article shall not be construed as a restriction or limitation upon any powers which the authority might otherwise have under any laws of this state but shall be construed as cumulative of any such powers. No proceedings, referendum, notice, or approval shall be required for …
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 25-25-130 Powers in addition to those granted by other laws
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The powers conferred by this article are in addition and supplementary to, and the limitations imposed by this article do not affect the powers conferred by, any other law, except as provided in this article. Facilities may be acquired, purchased, constructed, reconstructed, impr…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 25-25-131 Annual report
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The authority shall submit to the governor within six months after the end of the fiscal year a report which shall set forth a complete and detailed operating and financial statement of the authority during such year. Also included in the report shall be any recommendations with …
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 25-26-101 Short title
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This article shall be known and may be cited as The Multiphasic Health Screening Act. Source: L. 81: Entire article added, p. 1365, � 1, effective May 27.
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 25-26-102 Legislative declaration
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The general assembly declares it to be in the interests of public health, safety, and welfare to protect the people of this state from the danger of uncertainty and confusion as to the responsibility for, and the rendering of, professional health care. The general assembly furthe…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 25-26-103 Definitions
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As used in this article, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) Multiphasic health screening unit means any fixed or mobile facility where diagnostic testing is performed, where specimens are taken from the human body for laboratory analyses, or where certain measurements suc…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 25-26-104 Immunity
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No cause of action in tort or contract shall accrue against any person on account of receipt by such person of an unsolicited referral arising from a test performed by a multiphasic health screening unit. Source: L. 81: Entire article added, p. 1366, � 1, effective May 27.
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 25-27-101 Legislative declaration
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(1) In order to promote the public health and welfare of the people of Colorado, it is declared to be in the public interest to establish minimum standards and rules for assisted living residences in the state of Colorado and to provide the authority for the administration and en…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 25-27-102 Definitions
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As used in this article 27, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) Repealed. (1.3) Assisted living residence or residence means a residential facility that makes available to three or more adults not related to the owner of such facility, either directly or indirectly through…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 25-27-103 License required - criminal and civil penalties
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(1) On or after July 1, 2002, it is unlawful for any person, partnership, association, or corporation to conduct or maintain an assisted living residence without having obtained a license therefor from the department of public health and environment. Any person who violates this …
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 25-27-104 Minimum standards for assisted living residences - rules - definition
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(1) On or before November 1, 2002, the state board shall promulgate rules pursuant to section 24-4-103, C.R.S., providing minimum standards for the location, sanitation, fire safety, adequacy of facilities, adequacy of diet and nutrition, equipment, structure, operation, provisio…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 25-27-104.3 Involuntary discharge - notice - grievance process - appeal - hearing - rules - definition
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(1) (a) (I) Except as provided in subsection (1)(c) of this section, an assisted living residence shall provide written notice of any involuntary discharge of a resident at least thirty calendar days in advance of the discharge to: (A) The resident; (B) The resident’s legal repre…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 25-27-104.5 Requirements governing forfeiture of security deposits and rent
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If a lease provision in a resident care plan or in a contract signed by a resident of an assisted living residence results in or requires forfeiture of more than thirty days of rent if a resident moves due to a medical condition or dies during the term of the plan, then the plan …
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 25-27-105 License - application - inspection - issuance - definitions
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(1) An application for a license to operate an assisted living residence shall be submitted to the department annually upon such form and in such manner as prescribed by the department. (2) The department shall investigate and pass on each original application and each renewal ap…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 25-27-105.5 Compliance with local government zoning regulations - notice to local governments - provisional licensure
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(1) The department shall require any assisted living residence seeking licensure pursuant to this article to comply with any applicable zoning regulations of the municipality, city and county, or county where the residence is situated. Failure to comply with applicable zoning reg…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 25-27-106 License denial, suspension, or revocation
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(1) When an application for an original license has been denied by the department, the department shall notify the applicant in writing of such denial by mailing a notice to the applicant at the address shown on his or her application. Any applicant believing himself or herself a…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 25-27-107 License fees - rules
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(1) Repealed. (1.5) (a) No later than January 1, 2009, the state board shall promulgate rules establishing a schedule of fees sufficient to meet the direct and indirect costs of administration and enforcement of this article 27. The rules shall set a lower fee for facilities with…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 25-27-107.5 Assisted living residence cash fund created
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(1) The fees collected pursuant to section 25-27-107, plus any civil penalty collected pursuant to section 25-27-103 (1)(b), shall be transmitted to the state treasurer, who shall credit the same to the assisted living residence cash fund, which fund is hereby created. The moneys…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 25-27-108 Enforcement - ability to contract
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(1) The department is responsible for the enforcement of the provisions of this article and the regulations adopted thereunder. (2) The department may contract with a local board of health to investigate and inspect the facilities to be licensed under this article and may accept …
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 25-27-109 List of licensed residences maintained by department
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The department shall maintain a current list of assisted living residences that have been licensed and shall make such list available to individuals upon request. Source: L. 85: Entire section added, p. 927, � 5, effective July 1. L. 2002: Entire section amended, p. 1326, � 10, e…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 25-27-110 Advisory committee
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(1) There is hereby established an advisory committee to the department for the purposes of making recommendations to the department and reporting to the house and senate committees on health and human services, or any successor committees, concerning the rules promulgated by the…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 25-27-111 Rules
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The state board shall promulgate such rules as are necessary to implement this article pursuant to the provisions of article 4 of title 24, C.R.S. Source: L. 85: Entire section added, p. 927, � 5, effective July 1. L. 2002: Entire section amended, p. 1327, � 12, effective July 1.…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 25-27-112 Treatment - religious belief
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Nothing in this article shall authorize the department to impose any mode of treatment inconsistent with the religious faith or belief of any person. Source: L. 85: Entire section added, p. 927, � 5, effective July 1. 25-27-113. Fees for providers with high medicaid utilization a…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 25-27-113 Fees for providers with high medicaid utilization and disproportionate low-income residences
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(1) The general assembly hereby finds, determines, and declares that assisted living residences provide necessary services to many residents who receive medicaid benefits pursuant to articles 4, 5, and 6 of title 25.5, C.R.S. Because so many Coloradans benefit from assisted livin…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 25-27-114 Direct care workers in assisted living residences - training - portability - rules
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(1) (a) If an operator of an assisted living residence provides or pays for a portable test for a direct care worker or for qualified medication administration personnel employed by the assisted living residence, the operator shall make the results of the test available to the di…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 25-29-101 Legislative declaration
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(1) The general assembly hereby finds and declares that: (a) The city and county of Denver department of health and hospitals: (I) Provides access to quality preventive, acute, and chronic health care for all the citizens of Denver regardless of ability to pay; (II) Provides high…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 25-29-102 Definitions
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As used in this article, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) Authority means the political subdivision and body corporate known as the Denver health and hospital authority created by this article. (2) Board or Board of directors means the board of directors of the authorit…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 25-29-103 Denver health and hospital authority
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(1) There is hereby created the Denver health and hospital authority, which shall be a body corporate and a political subdivision of the state, which shall not be an agency of the state or local government, and which shall not be subject to administrative direction or control by …
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 25-29-104 Mission of authority - action of board of directors
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(1) The mission of the authority is to: (a) Provide access to quality preventive, acute, and chronic health care for all the citizens of Denver regardless of ability to pay; (b) Provide high quality emergency medical services to Denver and the Rocky Mountain region; (c) Fulfill p…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 25-29-105 Transfer of health system assets and liabilities to authority
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(1) The authority is authorized to enter into agreements with the city for the purpose of leasing, conveying, or otherwise acquiring Denver's health system assets. Any such lease, conveyance, transfer, or other agreement to acquire such assets shall be on such terms as may be agr…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 25-29-106 Relationship between authority and city and county of Denver
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(1) On and after the transfer date, except for the power of the city and the mayor to appoint and remove members of the authority's board of directors, the city shall have no further control over the operation of the health system. (2) The authority may enter into any agreement w…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 25-29-107 Personnel
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(1) Any employee of the Denver health system who is an employee of the city on the transfer date may elect to remain a city employee or may elect to become an employee of the authority. An employee may elect to become an employee of the authority at any time on or after the trans…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 25-29-108 Retirement benefits - rights of former city employees
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(1) Any former city employee who elects to become an employee of the authority shall be eligible for membership in the authority's retirement plan. (2) The authority shall qualify its retirement plan under section 401 (a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, as a gov…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 25-29-109 Records of board of directors
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All resolutions shall be recorded and authenticated by the signature of the secretary of the board of directors. The resolutions and other proceedings of the board of directors, minutes of the board meetings, annual reports and financial statements, certificates, contracts and fi…