Connecticut Administrative Code

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-210-14. Disclosure of personal data(a) Within ten (10) business days of receipt of a written request for disclosure of personal data, the department shall mail or deliver to the requesting individual a written response, informing …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-210-15. Procedure for contesting the content of personal data(a) Any person who believes that the department is maintaining inaccurate, incomplete or irrelevant personal data concerning him may file a written request with the depa…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-210-2. Administration of medication(a) Licensed personnel shall administer medication in any residential facility operated, licensed or funded by the department in which 16 or more persons reside except that certified non-licensed…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-210-3. Certification process for non-licensed personnel(a) No employee of a residential facility, respite center or day program may administer medications without successfully completing a department approved certification trainin…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-210-3a. Approval process for trained non-licensed personnel for individual and family support: General training in medication administration(a) Non-licensed personnel paid to provide supports to consumers in individual and family …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-210-4. Self-administration of medications in residential facilities, respite centers, day programs or community training homes(a) Consumers shall be determined to possess the ability to self-administer medication through a process…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-210-5. Storage and disposal of medications in residential facilities, respite centers and day programs(a) All medications, except for controlled medications, shall be kept in a locked container, cabinet or closet used exclusively …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-210-6. Documentation(a) In residential facilities, respite centers and day programs, administration of medication shall be documented under the direct supervision of a supervising nurse as follows: (1) All documentation on the adm…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-210-7. Supervision and quality assurance for certified non-licensed personnel(a) The supervising nurse of the residential facility, respite center or day program shall: (1) Directly supervise the initial worksite administration of…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-210-8. Sanctions for certified non-licensed personnel(a) The regional director of health services, after review of the report and request for sanction form submitted to him pursuant to section 17a-210-7 of the Regulations of Conne…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-210-9. Hearing on revocation or suspension of certificate(a) Any person aggrieved by the decision of the commissioner to revoke or suspend a certificate may, not later than twenty (20) days after the date of receipt of a notice of…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-212-1. DefinitionsFor the purposes of Sections 17a-212-1 through 17a-212-5, inclusive, the following definitions shall apply: (1) \"Authorization\" means approval to receive services funded by the department.(2) \"Bidders conferen…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-212-2. Eligibility for services(a) Request for ServicesA request for services to the central office may be submitted by any person who is a resident of Connecticut and who is, or believes himself to be a person with mental retarda…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-212-3. Identification of service and support needsEach person who is determined eligible for services and supports pursuant to Sec. 17a-212-2 of the Regulations of Connecticut state agencies shall have the opportunity to: (a) be p…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-212-4. Authorization for services and supports(a) Criteria for Authorizing Services and SupportsThe department shall determine, and redetermine when necessary, which if any services and supports to authorize for an eligible person…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-212-5. Selection of private sector service providers(a) Criteria for Selection of Private Sector Service Providers.Service agreements will be issued to private sector service providers using the following criteria: (1) Proposed me…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-212a-1. DefinitionsFor the purposes of Sections 17a-212a-1 through 17a-212a-4 of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies, the following definitions shall apply: (1) \"Commissioner\" means the Commissioner of the Department o…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-212a-2. Risk review(a) Any person who is served by the department, or for whom the department is planning supports and services, or reassessing existing supports and services, may be referred for a risk review conducted by the app…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-212a-3. Program and placement planning(a) The regional or training school director shall assure that program and placement planning are coordinated by the interdisciplinary team, regional placement committee or forensic review com…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-212a-4. Siting of residential facilities(a) The department provides a continuum of services and support to persons with mental retardation, including highly structured and supervised settings, with specialized security and treatme…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-218-1. DefinitionsAs used in Sections 17a-218-1 to 17a-218-7 inclusive:(a) \"Assistant Regional Director\" (A.R.D.) means the Assistant Regional Director for Residential Services for the Department of Mental Retardation region whi…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-218-10. Contracting procedure (Repealed) Repealed June 11, 2014.(Effective August 24, 1994; Repealed June 11, 2014)Notes: For 2014 repeal, see Sec. 54 of Public Act 14-187. (June 11, 2014) AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 17a-218 AUT…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-218-11. Applications for certification (Repealed) Repealed June 11, 2014.(Effective August 24, 1994; Repealed June 11, 2014)Notes: For 2014 repeal, see Sec. 54 of Public Act 14-187. (June 11, 2014) AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 17…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-218-12. Certification process (Repealed) Repealed June 11, 2014.(Effective August 24, 1994; Repealed June 11, 2014)Notes: For 2014 repeal, see Sec. 54 of Public Act 14-187. (June 11, 2014) AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 17a-218 AUT…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-218-13. Renewal (Repealed) Repealed June 11, 2014.(Effective August 24, 1994; Repealed June 11, 2014)Notes: For 2014 repeal, see Sec. 54 of Public Act 14-187. (June 11, 2014) AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 17a-218 AUTHORITY: Conn. …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-218-14. Revocation, compliance orders, sanctions (Repealed) Repealed June 11, 2014.(Effective August 24, 1994; Repealed June 11, 2014)Notes: For 2014 repeal, see Sec. 54 of Public Act 14-187. (June 11, 2014) AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-218-15. Hearings (Repealed) Repealed June 11, 2014.(Effective August 24, 1994; Repealed June 11, 2014)Notes: For 2014 repeal, see Sec. 54 of Public Act 14-187. (June 11, 2014) AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 17a-218 AUTHORITY: Conn.…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-218-16. Initial standards (Repealed) Repealed June 11, 2014.(Effective August 24, 1994; Repealed June 11, 2014)Notes: For 2014 repeal, see Sec. 54 of Public Act 14-187. (June 11, 2014) AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 17a-218 AUTHORI…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-218-17. Operating standards (Repealed) Repealed June 11, 2014.(Effective August 24, 1994; Repealed June 11, 2014)Notes: For 2014 repeal, see Sec. 54 of Public Act 14-187. (June 11, 2014) AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 17a-218 AUTHO…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-218-18. DefinitionsFor the purposes of Sections 17a-218-18 to 17a-218-23, inclusive of these regulations, the following definitions shall apply: (1) \"Bid\" means an offer, submitted in response to an invitation to bid for the con…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-218-19. Bidding for contracts(a) On and after January 1, 1997, every contract for the construction, renovation or rehabilitation of a community-based residential facility, including those for lease with a purchase option shall be …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-218-2. Eligibility(a) Any client authorized for residential services of the department may be eligible for a community-based housing subsidy if the regional director has determined that the residential needs of the client could be…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-218-20. Bidding procedure(a) Whenever the department finds it necessary to construct, renovate or rehabilitate a community-based residential facility including those for lease with a purchase option by the department and when the …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-218-21. Award(a) Award shall be made to the lowest responsible qualified bidder. Essential information in regard to such qualifications shall be submitted with the bid in such form as the commissioner may require by specification …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-218-22. Rejection of bids(a) In inviting bids, the commissioner shall reserve the right to reject any or all such general bids, if: (1) the commissioner determines that the general bidder or bidders involved are not competent to p…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-218-23. Objective criteria for determining the lowest responsible qualified bidder(a) The invitation to bid shall state the evaluation factors, including price, and their relative importance. Past performance and financial respons…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-218-3. Referral(a) Any client may be considered for placement in a subsidized community-based residence. The assistant regional director shall evaluate community residential resources to determine if an eligible client could be ad…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-218-4. Certificate of program participation(a) The A.R.D. may approve the client for participation in the community-based housing subsidy program if there are sufficient resources available to provide the subsidy and appropriate s…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-218-5. Leasing capacityIf placement in a subsidized community residence requires the execution of a lease, the following issues must be addressed: (a) The regional director must make an initial assessment of the client's capacity …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-218-6. Method of payment(a) The subsidy payment shall be made monthly to the client or his representative payee to cover housing costs for the following month. An initial subsidy payment, which may include a security deposit, may …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-218-7. Miscellaneous(a) All statutes and regulations pertaining to transfers of clients shall be adhered to for clients placed, or to be placed, in subsidized community residences. (b) If it becomes necessary for a client to cease…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-218-8. Definitions (Repealed) Repealed June 11, 2014.(Effective August 24, 1994; Repealed June 11, 2014)Notes: For 2014 repeal, see Sec. 54 of Public Act 14-187. (June 11, 2014) AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 17a-218 AUTHORITY: Con…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-218-9. Applications for contracts (Repealed) Repealed June 11, 2014.(Effective August 24, 1994; Repealed June 11, 2014)Notes: For 2014 repeal, see Sec. 54 of Public Act 14-187. (June 11, 2014) AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 17a-218…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-22-1. Application for fundsApplication for funds under Section 17a-22 of the General Statutes shall be made on forms to be provided by the State Department of Children and Families, hereinafter referred to as the Department. The a…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-22-2. Review of applicationWithin 60 days of the receipt of the application, the Department shall review the application and assign to it a priority based on the relative needs of the region and the quality of the proposal contain…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-22-3. CriteriaThe Department, in making allocations, shall consider among others, the following criteria: (a) the extent to which the proposal contained in the application emphasizes the provision of day treatment services in orde…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-22-4. 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…