Connecticut Administrative Code

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-147-11b. Fire, liability and vehicle insuranceThe licensee shall carry insurance covering fire and liability as protection for children or youth in care. The licensee shall ensure that any vehicle authorized for use in transportin…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-147-11c. Health, sanitation, fire safety and zoning approval(a) Health and sanitation approval by the state and local departments of health, approval for fire safety by the state and local fire marshals, certificate of occupancy a…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-147-11d. Personnel policies and procedures(a) Personnel policies and operating procedures regarding program employment and personnel practices shall be in writing and on file with the department. A copy shall be given to each empl…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-147-12. Hazardous equipmentAll power-driven machines and other hazardous equipment shall be properly safeguarded and their use by children regulated by supervisory staff of the program. (Effective September 27, 1991)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-147-12a. ConstructionThe plans and designs for all new construction, additions to or substantial modification of buildings or parts of buildings used or to be used in the operation of the extended day treatment program shall be su…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-147-12b. Water supplyThe water supply shall be adequate and potable. If the program is not served by a public water supply, the well water shall be analyzed and approved by the state department of public health and addiction servi…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-147-12c. Sewage and garbage facilitiesAdequate and safe sewage and garbage facilities shall be maintained.(Effective August 1, 1994)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-147-12d. Heating, ventilation and lightingComfortable heating, sufficient ventilation, and both natural and artificial lighting shall be provided. (Effective August 1, 1994)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-147-12e. Lavatory facilitiesThe state and local departments of health shall determine the requirements for lavatories based upon the number of children and youth to be served by the program and the number of employees. The bathroo…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-147-13. Rooms to be used for the treatment of childrenRooms shall be sufficient in size and equipment to accommodate the licensed program. Each room shall be comfortably and attractively furnished, well heated, lighted, ventilated…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-147-14. Kitchens, equipment, food handlingThe extended day treatment program shall provide for the serving of snacks or meals depending upon the program's hours of operation. Food served shall be wholesome and of sufficient quanti…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-147-15. Eating areas and supervisionDesignated areas for serving meals or snacks shall be kept clean and attractive, well lighted, properly screened and ventilated, and shall be large enough to accommodate the children and staff r…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-147-16. Housekeeping equipment and suppliesHousekeeping equipment and supplies shall not be accessible to children unless an individual determination is made concerning their ability to safely use them or their use is under direct…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-147-17. Recreational facilitiesRecreational facilities, supplies and equipment shall be provided for use by the children. Appropriate safety measures, instructions and supervision shall be provided to ensure the safety of children…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-147-18. Instructions in safety procedures. SupervisionEach child shall be instructed, as appropriate to his own age level, in safety procedures, including fire drills, civil defense and safe use of electrical or power equipment. A…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-147-19. Internal and external securityThe extended day treatment program shall provide adequate internal and external security to ensure the safety of children and staff. (Effective September 27, 1991)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-147-2. Issuance of license. Not transferable or assignable(a) A license to provide extended day treatment services shall be issued only to the organization who makes an application and only for the address shown on the application…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-147-20. Office space. Confidential filesPrivate office space shall be available for administrative and counseling staff. There shall be office space available large enough to accommodate family counseling or group therapy in a com…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-147-21. Health and medical treatment. Administration of first aid. Prescription medication. Administration of medicine or treatment. Written records. Storage of drugs, medicines and instruments. Sick room. Telephone(a) The extende…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-147-26. Record of enrolled childrenThe extended day treatment program shall keep a record of each enrolled child, including name, address and telephone number of parent/guardian; child's date of birth, enrollment date; attendance …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-147-27. Written permission for emergency health careWritten permission for emergency health care of the child must be obtained from the parent/guardian, including the names, addresses and telephone numbers of the child's physician…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-147-28. (Repealed) Repealed August 1, 1994.

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-147-29. Reporting to the departmentThe extended day treatment program shall report, in writing, to the department on the next working day any emergency circumstances which alter the service as originally licensed or statement of f…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-147-3. Display of licenseEach licensed extended day treatment program shall publicly display the license on its premises in a prominent place. (Effective September 27, 1991)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-147-30. Children's grievance procedureThe extended day treatment program shall have written grievance procedures for children. This policy shall be explained to the child and, if the child is unable to sign his or her name, the pa…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-147-31. Referral process(a) The program shall consider for admission all referrals regardless of race, sex, religion, disabilities or ethnic origin. The program shall certify that it has notified the appropriate parties of its dec…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-147-32. Assessment process(a) The assessment process shall be documented. This process shall be conducted by a professionally qualified staff member. Testing instruments used in the assessment process shall be reflected in the chi…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-147-33. Treatment plan(a) The extended day treatment program shall ensure that there is a written individualized treatment plan for each child within thirty (30) calendar days of the child's entry into the program. (b) The treatme…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-147-34. Treatment plan review(a) The program shall review each treatment plan initially sixty (60) days after the completion and approval of the initial treatment plan. This review shall document and evaluate the progress or lack …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-147-34a. Case records(a) Each extended day treatment program shall maintain a current confidential case record for each child in treatment including family, social and health history. The case record shall contain but not be limit…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-147-35. Discharge and aftercare proceduresThe extended day treatment program shall establish criteria for discharge, including administrative and emergency discharges. (Effective September 27, 1991)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-147-36. Discharge summary(a) When a child is discharged, the extended day treatment program shall compile a complete written discharge summary within thirty (30) days of the date of discharge. (b) The discharge summary shall inclu…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-147-3a. Access of commissioner or designee to premisesEach license shall be conditional on the granting to the commissioner or designee access to the premises described on the license to investigate, inspect, and evaluate. In case…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-147-3b. Technical consultation with applicant or licenseeExcept as provided in Section 17a-147-5 of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies, the department shall be available to provide technical consultation with the applic…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-147-4. Causes for denying, suspending, revoking or refusing to renew licenseA license may be denied, suspended, revoked, or its renewal refused for any of the following causes whenever in the judgment of the commissioner or his de…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-147-5. Hearing on denial, suspension or revocation of licenseAny extended day treatment program may, within fifteen (15) days after receipt by certified mail of notice of denial, suspension, intended revocation or refusal to renew…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-147-6. Suspension of a licenseIf the department finds the health, safety or welfare of children imperatively requires emergency action and incorporates a finding to that effect in its order, summary suspension of a license may be …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-147-7. Return of license to the commissionerUpon discontinuance of the licensed program or revocation of the license, the license shall be returned by the extended day treatment program to the commissioner within fourteen (14) day…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-147-8. Waiver of requirementsAn extended day treatment program shall comply with all relevant regulations unless a waiver for specific requirements has been granted through a prior written agreement with the department. This agree…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-147-9. Program descriptionEach extended day treatment program shall have a written program description which specifies: the statement of purpose; a description of overall approach to treatment and family involvement; the types of …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-147-9a. Governing boardAll licensed extended day treatment programs shall have a governing board. Such board shall be legally constituted and shall manage its affairs in accordance with applicable provisions of law, its statement …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-15-1. Treatment plan (Repealed) Repealed June 11, 2014.(Effective February 1, 1994; Repealed June 11, 2014)Notes: For 2014 repeal, see Sec. 54 of Public Act 14-187. (June 11, 2014)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-15-10. Disposition (Repealed) Repealed June 11, 2014.(Effective February 1, 1994; Repealed June 11, 2014)Notes: For 2014 repeal, see Sec. 54 of Public Act 14-187. (June 11, 2014)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-15-11. Written decision (Repealed) Repealed June 11, 2014.(Effective February 1, 1994; Repealed June 11, 2014)Notes: For 2014 repeal, see Sec. 54 of Public Act 14-187. (June 11, 2014)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-15-2. Review of treatment plan (Repealed) Repealed June 11, 2014.(Effective February 1, 1994; Repealed June 11, 2014)Notes: For 2014 repeal, see Sec. 54 of Public Act 14-187. (June 11, 2014)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-15-3. Access to treatment plan (Repealed) Repealed June 11, 2014.(Effective February 1, 1994; Repealed June 11, 2014)Notes: For 2014 repeal, see Sec. 54 of Public Act 14-187. (June 11, 2014)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-15-4. Right to a hearing (Repealed) Repealed June 11, 2014.(Effective February 1, 1994; Repealed June 11, 2014)Notes: For 2014 repeal, see Sec. 54 of Public Act 14-187. (June 11, 2014)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-15-5. Purpose of hearing (Repealed) Repealed June 11, 2014.(Effective February 1, 1994; Repealed June 11, 2014)Notes: For 2014 repeal, see Sec. 54 of Public Act 14-187. (June 11, 2014)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-15-6. Notice of hearing (Repealed) Repealed June 11, 2014.(Effective February 1, 1994; Repealed June 11, 2014)Notes: For 2014 repeal, see Sec. 54 of Public Act 14-187. (June 11, 2014)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-15-7. Right to counsel (Repealed) Repealed June 11, 2014.(Effective February 1, 1994; Repealed June 11, 2014)Notes: For 2014 repeal, see Sec. 54 of Public Act 14-187. (June 11, 2014)