Connecticut Administrative Code

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-238-1. DefinitionsFor the purpose of Sections 17a-238-1 through 6 inclusive, the following definitions shall apply: (a) Department and Departmental as used in these regulations refer to the Department of Mental Retardation. (b) Pe…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-238-10. Approval process for behavioral support plans which include aversive proceduresAversive procedures shall be reviewed and approved as follows:(a) The interdisciplinary team shall identify the need for a behavioral support p…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-238-11. Emergency use of physical or mechanical restraint(a) Physical or mechanical restraint may be employed when an emergency exists in which a person placed or treated under the direction of the commissioner is in jeopardy of h…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-238-12. Department approved aversive procedures(a) The implementation of the following department approved procedures shall be in accordance with Sections 17a-238-10 and 17a-238-11 of these regulations: (1) The department's staff …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-238-13. Approval process for training curricula, physical restraint procedures, restraint apparatus and forms of physical isolation(a) Any proposals for the use of new training curricula, physical restraint procedures, restraint a…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-238-2. Corporal punishment(a) Staff shall not use corporal punishment on clients.(Effective August 24, 1994) AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 17a-238 AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 17a-238

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-238-3. Emergency procedures(a) Staff shall not use restraint or force upon a person except as an emergency intervention or as an integral part of an individual program plan. (b) Physical restraint shall be employed only when absol…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-238-4. Seclusion(a) Staff shall not use seclusion, in accordance with Sec. 249.13 (b) (1) (x) of the Federal ICF/MR Standards. (Effective August 24, 1994) AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 17a-238 AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 17a-238…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-238-5. Chemical restraint(a) Chemical restraints shall not be used as a punitive measure, for convenience of staff, as a substitute for program, or in quantities that interfere with a client's habilitation program in accordance wi…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-238-6. Use of therapies(a) Staff shall utilize therapy procedures only when indicated by a client's habilitation program. (b) The client's habilitation program shall indicate which therapies shall be used.(c) Therapy programs shal…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-238-7. PreambleNotwithstanding any general statutes or regulations to the contrary, Sections 17a-238-7 to 17a-238-13, inclusive, establish comprehensive procedures for the development and review of behavioral support plans or cour…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-238-8. DefinitionsFor purposes of Sections 17a-238-7 thru 17a-238-13 the following definitions shall apply: (1) \"Aversive device\" means an instrument used to administer an electrical shock or other noxious stimulus to an individ…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-238-9. Prohibitions(a) No behavioral support plan or course of treatment for any person placed or treated under the direction of the commissioner shall include the use of an aversive device which has not been tested for safety and…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-244-1. Definitions (Repealed) Repealed June 11, 2014.(Effective June 22, 1992; Repealed June 11, 2014)Notes: For 2014 repeal, see Sec. 54 of Public Act 14-187. (June 11, 2014) AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 17a-244 AUTHORITY: Conn.…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-244-2. Eligibility (Repealed) Repealed June 11, 2014.(Effective June 22, 1992; Repealed June 11, 2014)Notes: For 2014 repeal, see Sec. 54 of Public Act 14-187. (June 11, 2014) AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 17a-244 AUTHORITY: Conn.…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-244-3. Compliance (Repealed) Repealed June 11, 2014.(Effective June 22, 1992; Repealed June 11, 2014)Notes: For 2014 repeal, see Sec. 54 of Public Act 14-187. (June 11, 2014) AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 17a-244 AUTHORITY: Conn. …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-244-4. Responsibility (Repealed) Repealed June 11, 2014.(Effective June 22, 1992; Repealed June 11, 2014)Notes: For 2014 repeal, see Sec. 54 of Public Act 14-187. (June 11, 2014) AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 17a-244 AUTHORITY: Co…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-244-5. Provision of services (Repealed) Repealed June 11, 2014.(Effective June 22, 1992; Repealed June 11, 2014)Notes: For 2014 repeal, see Sec. 54 of Public Act 14-187. (June 11, 2014) AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 17a-244 AUTHOR…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-244-6. Administrative review (Repealed) Repealed June 11, 2014.(Effective June 22, 1992; Repealed June 11, 2014)Notes: For 2014 repeal, see Sec. 54 of Public Act 14-187. (June 11, 2014) AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 17a-244 AUTHOR…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-244-7. Prioritization of services (Repealed) Repealed June 11, 2014.(Effective June 22, 1992; Repealed June 11, 2014)Notes: For 2014 repeal, see Sec. 54 of Public Act 14-187. (June 11, 2014) AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 17a-244 A…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-244-8. Staffing (Repealed) Repealed June 11, 2014.(Effective June 22, 1992; Repealed June 11, 2014)Notes: For 2014 repeal, see Sec. 54 of Public Act 14-187. (June 11, 2014) AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 17a-244 AUTHORITY: Conn. Ge…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-247e-1. DefinitionsAs used in Sections 17a-247e-1 to 17a-247e-9, inclusive, of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies, the following definitions shall apply: (1) \"Legal proceeding\" means any action or course of action aut…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-247e-2. Substantiation of abuse or neglect by authorized agenciesFor the purposes of Sections 17a-247e-1 to 17a-247e-9, inclusive, of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies, the following are authorized to substantiate abus…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-247e-3. Contents of registryThe registry shall include, but not be limited to the:(a) names, addresses and Social Security numbers of those individuals terminated or separated from employment as a result of substantiated abuse or …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-247e-4. Availability of information on the registry(a) Inquiries regarding the registry shall be made on forms provided by the department and shall be sent by mail or facsimile. (b) Information identified in Section 17a-247e-3 of …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-247e-5. Employer notification responsibilities(a) Not later than five business days following receipt of written notification by an authorized agency of the substantiation of abuse or neglect by an employee who has been terminated…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-247e-6. Employer hiring and retention practices(a) Prior to hiring any individual, employers shall inquire as to whether the individual's name appears on the registry. The department shall respond by facsimile or phone to such inq…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-247e-7. Responsibilities of the department(a) The department shall establish and maintain a registry of employees who have been terminated or separated from employment for substantiated abuse or neglect. (b) The registry and infor…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-247e-8. Hearing responsibilities and procedures(a) Within forty-five (45) days following notification by an employer, during which the department will verify necessary information, including the substantiation of abuse or neglect,…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-247e-9. Removing a name from the registry(a) The department shall remove an employee's name from the registry upon receipt of notification from an employer that an arbitration or a legal proceeding resulted in a finding that the e…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-248-1. DefinitionsAs used in section 17a-248-1 to section 17a-248-10, inclusive, of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies: (1) “Administrative proceeding” means a formal procedure before an impartial decision maker appoint…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-248-10. System complaint resolution(a) Any person or organization may file a written, signed complaint with the lead agency alleging a violation of one or more requirements of the federal Early Intervention Program for Infants and…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-248-11. Financial liability definitionsAs used in sections 17a-248-11 to 17a-248-14, inclusive, of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies: (1) “Adjusted gross income” means the total of adjusted earned and unearned income a…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-248-12. Insurance(a) Programs shall be responsible for billing insurance.(b) A parent shall be responsible for the reimbursement of costs for IFSP early intervention services included in an eligible child’s IFSP from insurance and…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-248-13. Schedule of contributions and insurance co-payments(a) The schedule of contributions based on a sliding scale for a parent whose insurance policy is required to provide coverage for IFSP early intervention services pursuan…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-248-14. Adjustment to parent contributions and insurance co- payments(a) A parent may request in writing an adjustment of the family’s adjusted gross income if there are one or more extraordinary expenditures that should be taken …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-248-2. Referrals(a) All referrals shall be made through a single point of referral designated by the lead agency. (b) Referrals made by an agency or by a person other than a child’s parent shall include sufficient information to c…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-248-3. EligibilityA child shall be eligible for the birth-to-three system, if the child is:(1) experiencing a significant developmental delay in one or more of the following areas: (A) cognitive development;(B) physical developmen…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-248-4. Surrogate parents(a) The program shall protect the right of a parent to make decisions about the child’s early intervention services, unless (1) the child is committed to the care of the Commissioner of Children and Familie…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-248-5. Notice of parental rights(a) Upon the first contact with the single point of referral for birth-to-three services, the lead agency’s contractor shall provide the parent notice of the rights and entitlements afforded to pare…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-248-6. Records(a) Personally identifiable information shall be confidential and shall not be disclosed by any employee or contractor of the lead agency or early intervention program except in accordance with the provisions of 34 C…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-248-7. Written notice(a) The agency shall provide written notice to a parent of a child who is eligible or who may be eligible to receive early intervention services not later than five (5) days prior to the agency proposing or re…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-248-8. Mediation procedures to resolve individual child complaints(a) A statewide mediation system shall be available to ensure parents and programs may voluntarily access a non-adversarial process for the resolution of complaints…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-248-9. Administrative proceeding to resolve individual child com- plaints(a) The lead agency shall establish, implement and maintain an administrative proceeding process for the resolution of individual complaints regarding: (1) t…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-301-1. Definitions(a) \"Applicant\" means any person who seeks admission to the Promotion of Independent Living for the Elderly Program. (b) \"Assessment\" means a comprehensive written evaluation of an individual's health, social…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-301-2. Program operation(a) The Department shall contract in each PSA with one CAM agency for administration of the Program. Each CAM agency with which the Department has contracted will assume responsibility for the administratio…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-301-3. Eligibility(a) To be eligible for the Program an individual must meet all the following criteria: (1) Be 60 years of age or older;(2) Be a resident of Connecticut;(3) Be inappropriately institutionalized or at risk of inapp…