Connecticut Administrative Code

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-20-18. Limitation of the use of licenseIf the department finds that the health, safety or welfare of children is jeopardized or operation of the clinic is in substantial noncompliance with sections 17a-20-11 to 17a-20-61, inclusiv…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-20-19. Return of license to the commissionerUpon discontinuance of the licensed clinic, or revocation of the license, the license shall be returned by the clinic to the Commissioner within fourteen (14) days after receipt of such …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-20-2. Review of applicationThe Department shall review the application within sixty working days of the receipt of the application. The Department and/or the applicant may request review of the application by the appropriate Depar…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-20-20. Waiver of requirementsA clinic shall comply with all relevant regulations unless a waiver for specific requirements has been granted through a prior written agreement with the department. This agreement shall specify the pa…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-20-21. Record retentionThe child's record shall be retained by the clinic for at least seven years following discharge from services. The method of destruction of such record shall be incineration or shredding. If a clinic ceases …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-20-22. Personnel policies and procedures(a) Personnel policies and operating procedures regarding clinic employment and personnel practices shall be in writing and on file with the department. A copy shall be given to each employe…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-20-23. 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 or local fire marshals, certificate of occupancy and …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-20-24. Hazardous equipmentAll power-driven machines and other hazardous equipment shall be properly safeguarded and their use by children regulated by supervisory staff of the clinic. (Adopted effective February 1, 1999)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-20-25. 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 clinic shall be submitted to the Commissione…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-20-26. Water supplyThe water supply shall be adequate and potable. If the clinic is not served by a public water supply, the well water shall be analyzed and approved by the state department of public health, local department of h…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-20-27. Sewage and garbage facilitiesAdequate and safe sewage and garbage facilities shall be maintained.(Adopted effective February 1, 1999)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-20-28. Heating, ventilation and lightingComfortable heating, sufficient ventilation, and both natural and artificial lighting shall be provided. (Adopted effective February 1, 1999)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-20-29. Lavatory facilitiesThe clinic shall have an adequate number of lavatories to meet the needs of clients and employees. The bathroom equipment for the children, youth and their families shall be of appropriate size and height…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-20-3. CriteriaThe Department, in making allocations, shall consider the extent to which the proposal contained in the application emphasizes the provision of mental health services that are designed to (1) effectively decrease the…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-20-30. Kitchens, equipment, food handlingIf a clinic provides for the serving of snacks or meals, the food served shall be wholesome and of sufficient quantity. All kitchens shall be clean, well lighted, properly ventilated and sc…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-20-31. 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 re…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-20-32. 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-20-33. Internal and external securityThe clinic shall provide adequate internal and external security to ensure the safety of children and staff. (Adopted effective February 1, 1999)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-20-34. Children's grievance procedureClinics shall have written grievance procedures for children and their families. This policy shall be explained to the child and family and, if the child is unable to sign his or her name, the …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-20-35. Patients rightsClinics shall have, in writing, policies and procedures which address patient rights. These shall include, but not be limited to, the following: (1) A policy which requires the clinic to obtain informed conse…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-20-36. Informed consent for research, experimentation, or clinical trialsPolicies shall be in place to protect the rights of children and their families during any research, experimentation, or clinical trials with signed informed…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-20-37. Confidentiality(a) All case records are confidential and shall be maintained in locked files or secured areas only available to duly authorized personnel listed in the written personnel and policy procedures of the clinic. …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-20-38. Record of enrolled childrenThe clinic shall keep a record of each enrolled child, including name, address and telephone number of parent or guardian; child's date of birth, enrollment date; attendance record; accidents and …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-20-39. 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 comf…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-20-4. Method of allocation(a) The allocation of funds made by the Department shall be on the basis of a contract or letter of award for services. Each contract or Letter of Award shall set forth the terms and conditions under whic…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-20-40. Referral process(a) The clinic shall consider for admission all referrals regardless of race, sex, religion, sexual orientation, disabilities or ethnic origin. (b) In the case of refusal, the clinic shall document the reaso…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-20-41. Assessment process(a) The assessment of a client shall be conducted by one or more qualified staff members. There shall be a written report of the assessment and the report shall describe the methods and material used in th…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-20-42. Treatment plan(a) The clinic shall ensure that there is an individualized treatment plan for each child within thirty (30) calendar days of the child's entry into the clinic's program unless documentation demonstrates why t…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-20-43. Treatment plan review(a) The clinic shall review each treatment plan initially ninety (90) days after the completion of the initial treatment plan. This review shall document and evaluate the progress or lack thereof toward…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-20-44. Discharge and aftercare procedures(a) The clinic shall establish criteria for discharge, including administrative and emergency discharges. (b) When a child is discharged, the clinic shall compile a complete written dischar…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-20-45. Agreement between outpatient psychiatric clinic for children and parent or guardianThe clinic staff shall discuss with the parent or guardian the responsibilities of the clinic and those of the parent or guardian with regar…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-20-46. Reporting to the departmentThe clinic 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 fact in the application fo…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-20-47. 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) A clinic tha…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-20-48. Code of ethical behaviorThe clinic shall establish and implement a code of ethical behaviors that address at least the following: (1) Ethical issues in patient care;(2) Marketing, admissions, and billing practices;(3) The r…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-20-49. 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 appropriately furnished, well heated, lighted, ventilated…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-20-5. Account reportsA complete account of income and expenses shall be maintained by the applicant in accordance with guidelines set forth by the Department and is subject to audit for a period of three years following the final …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-20-50. 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 transporting …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-20-51. Written policies and procedures(a) The policies and operating procedures of the clinic shall be in writing, shall be reviewed no less than annually by the director of the clinic and shall be amended and expanded where neces…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-20-52. Abuse of children. DisciplineThe clinic shall prohibit abusive, corporal, humiliating or frightening punishment. Restraints shall only be used when appropriate. The control, supervision and discipline of children shall be t…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-20-53. Children not to be used for fund-raisingThe clinic shall not require nor permit children to solicit funds or be identified by name, in photographs or in any other manner in its fund-raising material or in public relations u…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-20-54. Case records(a) Each clinic 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 limited to pre-admission data; …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-20-55. Governing boardAll licensed clinics 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 of purpose, its certifica…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-20-56. FinancesThe clinic shall have sufficient income and resources to adequately maintain the plant, equipment and program encompassed by sections 17a-20-11 to 17a-20-61, inclusive, of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agenci…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-20-57. Staffing and human resources(a) There shall be a full-time chief administrative officer who shall be in charge of the overall management and planning in the clinic and carry out the policies of the governing board. (b) The …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-20-58. Populations targeted for priority accessThe clinic shall demonstrate the capability to provide priority access to children with serious emotional disturbance. (Adopted effective February 1, 1999)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-20-59. Effectiveness of servicesThe clinic shall have a comprehensive and well-designed plan for measuring and improving its performance. The plan shall include: (1) A statement of the clinic's general purpose, specific objectives…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-20-6through17a-20-10. Reserved for future use

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-20-60. Program descriptionEach clinic 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 services provided; the c…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-20-61. Granting of funds to assist in establishing, maintaining, and expanding psychiatric clinicsNothing in sections 17a-20-11 to 17a-20-61, inclusive, of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies nor the attainment of a lice…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-210-1. DefinitionsAs used in section 17a-210-1 to section 17a-210-10, inclusive, of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies: (a) \"Administration\" means the direct application of a medication by inhalation, ingestion or any…