Connecticut Administrative Code

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 19a-467-1a—19a-467-8a. Transferred, August 24, 1994.Existing SectionNew Section19a-467-1a17a-227-2319a-467-2a17a-227-2419a-467-3a17a-227-2519a-467-4a17a-227-2619a-467-5a17a-227-2719a-467-6a17a-227-2819a-467-7a17a-227-2919a-467-8a17a-2…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 19a-467-1—19a-467-8. (Repealed) Repealed January 1, 1990.

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 19a-467-27—19a-467-33. Transferred, August 24, 1994.Existing SectionNew Section19a-467-2717a-227-3119a-467-2817a-227-3219a-467-2917a-227-3319a-467-3017a-227-3419a-467-3117a-227-3519a-467-3217a-227-3619a-467-3317a-227-37

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 19a-467-9—19a-467-26. (Repealed) Repealed October 1, 1992.

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 19a-482-1—19a-482-5. (Repealed) Repealed March 26, 1991.

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 19a-483b-1—19a-483b-15. Transferred, June 28, 1994.Existing SectionNew Section19a-483b-117a-230-119a-483b-217a-230-219a-483b-317a-230-319a-483b-417a-230-419a-483b-517a-230-519a-483b-617a-230-619a-483b-717a-230-719a-483b-817a-230-819a-…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 19a-483c-1—19a-483c-4. (Repealed) Repealed November 17, 1994.

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 19a-487b-1. Mobile field hospital(a) Administration(1) A hospital, as defined in section 19a-490(b) of the general statutes, may operate a mobile field hospital, as defined in section 19a-487(a) of the general statutes, only if the Go…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 19a-490k-1. DefinitionsAs used in section 19a-490k-1 through 19a-490k-2, inclusive, of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies: (1) \"Hospital\" means any short-term hospital or long-term hospital, as defined in subsection (b) o…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 19a-490k-2. Procedures for the administration of influenza and pneumo-coccal polysaccharide vaccines in accordance with a physician approved hospital policy(a) A hospital may develop a physician-approved hospital policy for the admini…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 19a-495-1—19a-495-5. Reserved

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 19a-495-22-1. DefinitionsAs used in this section and sections 19a-495-22-2 to 19a-495-22-6, inclusive, of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies: (1) “Admission” means admission of a patient in accordance with patient admission…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 19a-495-22-2. Approval procedures(a) Pursuant to Section 19a-493(d) of the Connecticut General Statutes, a multicare institution may, under the terms of its existing license, provide medication or other treatments to individuals with …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 19a-495-22-3. Mobile narcotic treatment program vehicles(a) The multicare institution shall register all mobile narcotic treatment program vehicles with the Department of Motor Vehicles pursuant to Chapter 246 of the Connecticut Gener…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 19a-495-22-4. Mobile narcotic treatment program and policies(a) A multicare institution that provides services with an approved mobile narcotic treatment program shall specify the scope of services offered, which may include, but need…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 19a-495-22-5. Record keeping(a) As an alternative to maintaining a paper dispensing and medication administration log, a mobile narcotic treatment program may use an automated and computerized data processing system for the storage an…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 19a-495-22-6. Diversion(a) The multicare institution shall ensure authorized healthcare providers comply with the following requirements pursuant to 21 CFR 1301.72 for transferring, transporting or dispensing controlled substances as …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 19a-495-550. Licensure of private freestanding mental health day treatment facilities, intermediate treatment facilities and psychiatric outpatient clinics for adults(a) Definitions.(1) \"Aftercare\" means the continuing contact of th…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 19a-495-551. Licensure of private freestanding mental health residential living centers(a) Definitions(1) \"Applicant\" means any individual, firm, partnership, corporation or association applying for a license or renewal of a license…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 19a-495-552—19a-495-559. Reserved

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 19a-495-560. Licensing of private freestanding community residences(a) Applicability. This section applies only to community residences as that term is used in Sections 8-3g, 19a-495 (c), and 19a-507a of the Connecticut General Statut…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 19a-495-561—19a-495-569. Reserved

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 19a-495-570. Licensure of private freestanding facilities for the care or the treatment of substance abusive or dependent persons(a) Definitions. For the purposes of these regulations: (1) \"Administering\" means an act in which a sin…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 19a-495-571. Licensure of recovery care centers and standards for In-Hospital Recovery Care Centers.(a) Definitions. As used in this section: (1) “Administer” means to initiate the venipuncture and deliver an IV fluid, IV admixture, b…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 19a-495-5a. Applicability(a) Any person, group of persons, association, organization, corporation, institution or agency, public or private, initially licensed prior to the effective date of this section under Connecticut General Stat…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 19a-495-5b. Short-term hospitals, special, hospice(a) Physical plant:(1) General (A) A free-standing hospice facility or a distinct hospice unit shall provide all the elements described in this section and shall be built in accordance…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 19a-495-6. Reserved

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 19a-495-6a. Hospice inpatient facilitiesDefinitions. As used in Sections 19a-495-6a through 19a-495-6m, inclusive, of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies: (1) \"Adverse event\" means a discrete, auditable and clearly defined…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 19a-495-6b. Licensure procedures(a) No person, group of persons, association, organization, institution or agency, public or private shall establish, conduct or maintain a hospice inpatient facility without a license issued by the Com…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 19a-495-6c. Governing authority(a) A governing authority shall be established by the licensee for the hospice inpatient facility. (b) The governing authority shall have the authority and responsibility for the overall management and o…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 19a-495-6d. Administration(a) The governing authority shall appoint a full-time administrator, who possesses: (1) A master's degree in nursing with an active license to practice nursing in this state and not less than one year of supe…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 19a-495-6e. General requirements(a) Core services provided directly by the licensee shall, except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, include the following: (1) Services of a physician or advanced practice registered nurse;…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 19a-495-6f. Hospice inpatient facility services(a) The licensee shall provide staff in sufficient numbers and services of sufficient duration to meet the physical, psychosocial and spiritual needs of patients and their families. The l…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 19a-495-6g. In-service training and education(a) In-service educational programs shall be conducted. Such programs shall include but not be limited to: (1) An orientation program for new personnel, volunteers and contracted staff who …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 19a-495-6h. Patient rights and hospice inpatient facility responsibilities(a) The licensee shall have a written bill of rights and responsibilities governing services, which shall be provided and explained to each patient, family or r…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 19a-495-6i. Quality assessment and performance improvement(a) The licensee shall implement the quality assessment and performance improvement program established by the governing authority that includes all patient care disciplines an…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 19a-495-6j. Assessment and patient centered plan of care(a) At the time of admission, an initial assessment shall be completed by a licensed registered nurse to identify and meet the immediate needs of the patient. Within forty-eight …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 19a-495-6k. Drugs and biological products(a) The interdisciplinary team shall confer with a licensed pharmacist or independent practitioner with education and training in drug management, who is an employee of or has a written agreeme…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 19a-495-6l. Medical supplies and durable equipment(a) The licensee shall: (1) Comply with manufacturer recommendations for performing routine and preventive maintenance on durable medical equipment; and (2) Develop routine repair and …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 19a-495-6m. Hospice inpatient facility physical plant(a) All hospice inpatient facilities shall be of sound construction. Equipment and furnishings shall be maintained in good condition, properly functioning and repaired or replaced w…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 19a-495-7—19a-495-499. Reserved

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 19a-497-1. Strike contingency plans for health care facilities(a) Upon receipt of notice of an anticipated strike action, a health care institution, as defined in Section 19a-490 of the Connecticut General Statutes, shall immediately …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 19a-504c-1. Discharge planning(a) Every hospitalized patient shall have a written discharge plan, which shall be given to the patient or family or representative prior to discharge. (b) The discharge plan shall include but not necessa…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 19a-506-1—19a-506-6. (Repealed) Repealed February 23, 2011.

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 19a-519-1. DefinitionsAs used in these regulations, the following terms shall have the meanings specified.(a) \"Accredited institution of higher education\" means an institution which has received accreditation to grant post-secondary…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 19a-519-2. Course in long-term care administrationA course in long term care administration, as used in Section 19a-512 of the Connecticut General Statutes, shall consist of two components: academic instruction in long term care admin…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 19a-519-3. Masters' degree requirements(a) A master's degree program offered by an educational institution in Connecticut for Nursing Home Administrator licensure in Connecticut must be approved pursuant to Section 19a-519-4 of these …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 19a-519-4. Program approvalProgram approval shall be administered as follows:(a) Initial approval shall be granted to a program in the following manner:(1) The program shall provide to the Commissioner:(A) Written notice of intent to …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 19a-519-5. (Repealed) Repealed May 21, 1990.

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 19a-519-6. Licensure of applicants licensed in other states(a) Applicants seeking Connecticut licensure under this section shall be currently licensed competent nursing home administrators in good standing in another state. (b) Applic…