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2023 Connecticut General Statutes › Title 19a - Public Health and Well-Being › Chapter 368a - Department of Public Health › Section 19a-8. (Formerly Sec. 19-4i). - Boards and commissions within the department: Public members.

Not less than one-third of the members of each board and commission identified in subsection (b) of section 19a-14 shall be public members. As used in this section and in the sections listed in said subsection, “public member” means an elector of the state who has no substantial financial interest in, is not employed in or by, and is not professionally affiliated with, any industry, profession, occupation, trade or institution regulated or licensed by the board or commission to which he or she is appointed, and who has had no professional affiliation with any such industry, profession, occupation, trade or institution for three years preceding his appointment to the board or commission.
(P.A. 77-614, S. 346, 610; P.A. 82-472, S. 58, 183.)
History: P.A. 82-472 substituted reference to Sec. 19-4o (19a-14) for obsolete reference to Sec. 19-4b; Sec. 19-4i transferred to Sec. 19a-8 in 1983.
Cited. 211 C. 508.
Cited. 22 CA 181.
2023 Connecticut General Statutes › Title 19a - Public Health and Well-Being › Chapter 368a - Department of Public Health › Section 19a-9. (Formerly Sec. 19-4j). - Boards and commissions within the department: Regulations re hearings, proceedings and subjects within the jurisdiction of such boards and commissioners.

(a) The Commissioner of Public Health shall adopt uniform rules of procedure, consistent with chapter 54, for hearings and other proceedings to be conducted by the boards and commissions identified in subsection (b) of section 19a-14, and for the giving of notice to persons affected by such proceedings.
(b) The Commissioner of Public Health may, where authorized by statute, adopt rules and regulations regarding any subject within the jurisdiction of a board or commission.
(c) Any rules and regulations adopted pursuant to this section shall be adopted as provided in chapter 54. No regulation shall be adopted pursuant to this section until the appropriate board has had reasonable opportunity to review the proposed regulation and to offer comments thereon.
(P.A. 77-614, S. 331, 610; P.A. 81-472, S. 128, 159; P.A. 93-381, S. 9, 39; P.A. 95-257, S. 12, 21, 58.)
History: P.A. 81-472 substituted reference to Sec. 19-4o for reference to Sec. 19-4b in Subsec. (a); Sec. 19-4j transferred to Sec. 19a-9 in 1983; P.A. 93-381 replaced commissioner of health services with commissioner of public health and addiction services, effective July 1, 1993; P.A. 95-257 replaced Commissioner and Department of Public Health and Addiction Services with Commissioner and Department of Public Health, effective July 1, 1995.
2023 Connecticut General Statutes › Title 19a - Public Health and Well-Being › Chapter 368a - Department of Public Health › Section 19a-10. (Formerly Sec. 19-4k). - Boards and commissions within the department: Hearings. Oaths and subpoenas.

The boards and commissions listed in subsection (b) of section 19a-14 may conduct hearings on any matter within their statutory jurisdiction. Such hearings shall be conducted in accordance with chapter 54 and the regulations established by the Commissioner of Public Health. In connection with any such hearing, any member of a board or commission, upon being designated by the board or commission, may administer oaths, issue subpoenas, compel testimony and order the production of books, records and documents. If any person refuses to appear, to testify or to produce any book, record or document when so ordered, a judge of the Superior Court may make such order as may be appropriate to aid in the enforcement of this section.
(P.A. 77-614, S. 328, 610; P.A. 81-472, S. 129, 159; P.A. 93-381, S. 9, 39; P.A. 95-257, S. 12, 21, 58.)
History: P.A. 81-472 substituted reference to Sec. 19-4o for reference to Sec. 19-4b; Sec. 19-4k transferred to Sec. 19a-10 in 1983; P.A. 93-381 replaced commissioner of health services with commissioner of public health and addiction services, effective July 1, 1993; P.A. 95-257 replaced Commissioner and Department of Public Health and Addiction Services with Commissioner and Department of Public Health, effective July 1, 1995.
Cited. 207 C. 346; Id., 674; 208 C. 492; 223 C. 618; 231 C. 391.
Cited. 4 CA 307.
2023 Connecticut General Statutes › Title 19a - Public Health and Well-Being › Chapter 368a - Department of Public Health › Section 19a-11. (Formerly Sec. 19-4l). - Boards and commissions: Orders for discontinuance; injunctive or other relief.

Any board or commission listed in subsection (b) of section 19a-14 may, in its discretion, issue an appropriate order to any person found to be violating an applicable statute or regulation, providing for the immediate discontinuance of the violation. The board or commission may, through the Attorney General, petition the superior court for the judicial district wherein the violation occurred, or wherein the person committing the violation resides or transacts business, for the enforcement of any order issued by it and for appropriate temporary relief or a restraining order. Such board or commission shall certify and file in such court a transcript of the entire record of the hearing or hearings, including all testimony upon which such order was made and the findings and orders made by such board or commission. The court may grant such relief by injunction or otherwise, including temporary relief, as it deems equitable and may make and enter a decree enforcing, modifying and enforcing as so modified, or setting aside, in whole or in part, any order of the board or commission.
(P.A. 77-614, S. 329, 610; P.A. 78-331, S. 51, 58; P.A. 82-472, S. 59, 183.)
History: P.A. 78-331 replaced “county” with “judicial district”; P.A. 82-472 substituted reference to Sec. 19-4o (19a-14) for obsolete reference to Sec. 19-4b; Sec. 19-4
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transferred to Sec. 19a-11 in 1983.
Cited. 207 C. 674.
2023 Connecticut General Statutes › Title 19a - Public Health and Well-Being › Chapter 368a - Department of Public Health › Section 19a-12. (Formerly Sec. 19-4m). - Boards and commissions: Appeals from orders and decisions by aggrieved persons.

Any person aggrieved by any order or decision of a board or commission listed in subsection (b) of section 19a-14 may appeal therefrom as provided in section 4-183.
(P.A. 77-614, S. 330, 610; P.A. 82-472, S. 60, 183.)
History: P.A. 82-472 substituted reference to Sec. 19-4o (19a-14) for obsolete reference to Sec. 19-4b; Sec. 19-4m transferred to Sec. 19a-12 in 1983.
2023 Connecticut General Statutes › Title 19a - Public Health and Well-Being › Chapter 368a - Department of Public Health › Section 19a-12c. - Professional assistance program account.

There is established an account to be known as the “professional assistance program account” which shall be a separate, nonlapsing account within the General Fund. The account shall contain any moneys required by law to be deposited in the account. Moneys in the account shall be paid by the Commissioner of Public Health to the assistance program for health care professionals established pursuant to section 19a-12a for the provision of education, prevention, intervention, referral assistance, rehabilitation or support services to health care professionals who have a chemical dependency, emotional or behavioral disorder or physical or mental illness.
(P.A. 15-244, S. 137; June Sp. Sess. P.A. 15-5, S. 474.)
History: P.A. 15-244 effective July 1, 2015; June Sp. Sess. P.A. 15-5 changed effective date of P.A. 15-244, S. 137, from July 1, 2015, to October 1, 2015, and applicable to the renewal of a license or certificate that expires on or after that date, effective June 30, 2015.
2023 Connecticut General Statutes › Title 19a - Public Health and Well-Being › Chapter 368a - Department of Public Health › Section 19a-12d. - Commissioner of Public Health to transfer certain revenue to professional assistance program account.

On or before the last day of January, April, July and October in each year, the Commissioner of Public Health shall certify the amount of revenue received as a result of any fee increase in the amount of five dollars (1) that took effect October 1, 2015, pursuant to sections 19a-88, 19a-515, 20-65k, 20-74bb, 20-74h, 20-74s, 20-149, 20-162o, 20-162bb, 20-191a, 20-195c, 20-195o, 20-195cc, 20-201, 20-206b, 20-206n, 20-206r, 20-206bb, 20-206ll, 20-222a, 20-275, 20-395d, 20-398 and 20-412, (2) that took effect October 1, 2021, pursuant to section 20-185k, and (3) that took effect July 1, 2021, pursuant to section 20-12j, and transfer such amount to the professional assistance program account established in section 19a-12c.
(P.A. 15-244, S. 136; June Sp. Sess. P.A. 15-5, S. 474, 479; P.A. 21-121, S. 27; June Sp. Sess. P.A. 21-2, S. 200.)
History: P.A. 15-244 effective July 1, 2015; June Sp. Sess. P.A. 15-5 changed effective date of P.A. 15-244, S. 136, from July 1, 2015, to October 1, 2015, and applicable to the renewal of a license or certificate that expires on or after that date, effective June 30, 2015, and changed “July 1, 2015,” to “October 1, 2015,” re fee increase and substituted reference to Sec. 20-74h for reference to Sec. 20-74f, effective October 1, 2015; P.A. 21-121 designated existing provision re fee increases that took effect October 1, 2015, as Subdiv. (1) and added Subdiv. (2) re fee increases that took effect October 1, 2021, effective July 1, 2021; June Sp. Sess. P.A. 21-2 designated existing provision re fee increases that took effect October 1, 2015, as Subdiv. (1) and added Subdiv. (2), codified by the Revisors as Subdiv. (3), re fee increases that took effect July 1, 2021, effective July 1, 2021.
2023 Connecticut General Statutes › Title 19a - Public Health and Well-Being › Chapter 368a - Department of Public Health › Section 19a-14a. - Professional licenses. Investigations and disciplinary action.

Any person who is the subject of an investigation pursuant to subdivision (10) or (11) of subsection (a) of section 19a-14 or disciplinary action pursuant to section 19a-17, while holding a professional license issued by the Department of Public Health or having held such a license within eighteen months of the commencement of such investigation or disciplinary action shall be considered to hold a valid license for purposes of such investigation or disciplinary action.
(P.A. 89-91, S. 2, 3; P.A. 90-211, S. 22; P.A. 93-381, S. 9, 39; P.A. 95-257, S. 12, 21, 58.)
History: P.A. 90-211 applied provisions to persons investigated pursuant to Sec. 19a-14(11) and to those under disciplinary action pursuant to Sec. 19a-17; P.A. 93-381 replaced department of health services with department of public health and addiction services, effective July 1, 1993; P.A. 95-257 replaced Commissioner and Department of Public Health and Addiction Services with Commissioner and Department of Public Health, effective July 1, 1995.
Cited. 37 CA 694.
2023 Connecticut General Statutes › Title 19a - Public Health and Well-Being › Chapter 368a - Department of Public Health › Section 19a-14e. - Need-based program for waiver of application costs and licensure fees for persons applying for licensure as a mental or behavioral health care provider who will provide mental or behavioral health care services to children.

The Commissioner of Public Health shall establish, within available appropriations, a need-based program pursuant to which the commissioner may waive application costs and licensure fees for persons who are applying to the Department of Public Health for licensure as a mental or behavioral health care provider pursuant to chapter 370, 382a, 383, 383a, 383b or 383c, or section 20-195mmm, and who will provide mental or behavioral health care services to children. The Commissioner of Public Health shall develop eligibility requirements based on financial need for recipients of a waiver of such costs and fees and give priority to each applicant (1) who is a member of a racial or ethnic minority, (2) for whom English is a second language, (3) who identifies as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer, or (4) who has a disability. The Department of Public Health may accept private donations for the program.
(P.A. 22-47, S. 6.)
History: P.A. 22-23 effective May 23, 2022.
2023 Connecticut General Statutes › Title 19a - Public Health and Well-Being › Chapter 368a - Department of Public Health › Section 19a-15. (Formerly Sec. 19-4p). - Review of certain statutes and regulations; report to General Assembly.

Section 19a-15 is repealed, effective October 1, 2002.
(P.A. 80-484, S. 4, 176; P.A. 85-613, S. 37, 154; P.A. 93-381, S. 9, 39; P.A. 95-257, S. 12, 21, 58; S.A. 02-12, S. 1.)
2023 Connecticut General Statutes › Title 19a - Public Health and Well-Being › Chapter 368a - Department of Public Health › Section 19a-16. (Formerly Sec. 19-4q). - Emerging occupations or professions; requests for regulation.

In order to provide a systematic and uniform legislative review process to limit the proliferation of additional regulatory entities and programs, requests for regulation of emerging occupations or professions as defined by section 19a-13, shall be received first by the joint standing committee of the General Assembly having cognizance of matters relating to public health and then referred to the joint standing committee of the General Assembly having cognizance of matters relating to government administration, organization and reorganization. Requests for regulation may be initiated by the department, a board or commission, any group or individual or by said committee.
(P.A. 80-484, S. 5, 176; P.A. 82-314, S. 38, 63.)
History: P.A. 82-314 changed official name of government administration and elections committee; Sec. 19-4q transferred to Sec. 19a-16 in 1983.
2023 Connecticut General Statutes › Title 19a - Public Health and Well-Being › Chapter 368a - Department of Public Health › Section 19a-16a to 19a-16c. - Athletic training. Certification of athletic trainers by the National Athletic Trainers' Association; restrictions; exemptions. Referrals by athletic trainers.

Sections 19a-16a to 19a-16c, inclusive, are repealed, effective the later of October 1, 2000, or the date notice is published by the Commissioner of Public Health in the Connecticut Law Journal indicating that the licensing of athletic trainers and physical therapist assistants is being implemented by the commissioner, i.e. April 11, 2006.
(P.A. 90-211, S. 18–20; P.A. 00-226, S. 19, 20.)
2023 Connecticut General Statutes › Title 19a - Public Health and Well-Being › Chapter 368a - Department of Public Health › Section 19a-16f. - Report to General Assembly on scope of practice review processes.

On or before January 1, 2013, the Commissioner of Public Health shall evaluate the processes implemented pursuant to sections 19a-16d and 19a-16e and report to the joint standing committee of the General Assembly having cognizance of matters relating to public health, in accordance with the provisions of section 11-4a, on the effectiveness of such processes in addressing scope of practice requests. Such report may also include recommendations from the committee concerning measures that could be implemented to improve the scope of practice review process.
(P.A. 11-209, S. 3.)
History: P.A. 11-209 effective July 1, 2011.
2023 Connecticut General Statutes › Title 19a - Public Health and Well-Being › Chapter 368a - Department of Public Health › Section 19a-17a. - Review of medical malpractice awards and certain settlements.

Upon entry of any medical malpractice award or upon entering a settlement of a malpractice claim against an individual licensed pursuant to chapter 370 to 373, inclusive, 379 or 383, the entity making payment on behalf of a party or, if no such entity exists, the party, shall notify the Department of Public Health of the terms of the award or settlement and shall provide to the department a copy of the award or settlement and the underlying complaint and answer, if any. The department shall review all medical malpractice awards and all settlements to determine whether further investigation or disciplinary action against the providers involved is warranted. Any document received pursuant to this section shall not be considered a petition and shall not be subject to the provisions of section 1-210 unless the department determines, following completion of its review, that further investigation or disciplinary action is warranted.
(P.A. 86-365, S. 3, 5; P.A. 93-381, S. 9, 39; P.A. 95-257, S. 12, 21, 58; P.A. 96-133, S. 1.)
History: P.A. 93-381 replaced department of health services with department of public health and addiction services, effective July 1, 1993; P.A. 95-257 replaced Commissioner and Department of Public Health and Addiction Services with Commissioner and Department of Public Health, effective July 1, 1995; P.A. 96-133 required the entity or party to notify the department, eliminated notification to state and county medical associations and added the section 1-19 exemption.
2023 Connecticut General Statutes › Title 19a - Public Health and Well-Being › Chapter 368a - Department of Public Health › Section 19a-17c. - Peer review materials not subject to disclosure pursuant to Freedom of Information Act. Access to peer review materials by Department of Public Health.

(a) Notwithstanding any provision of the general statutes or any regulation adopted thereunder, peer review materials or information produced in conformance with section 19a-17b, in any format or media, shall not be subject to disclosure pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act.
(b) The provisions of subsection (a) of this section shall not preclude the Department of Public Health from accessing such peer review materials or information in connection with any investigation or review by the department regarding the license of a health care provider, as defined in subsection (a) of section 19a-17b, provided the department does not disclose such materials or information to any person outside of the department, except as may be necessary to take disciplinary action against such health care provider, and any such materials or information shall be exempt from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act.
(c) The provisions of this section shall not limit the protections afforded pursuant to section 19a-17b.
(Sept. Sp. Sess. P.A. 09-3, S. 58.)
History: Sept. Sp. Sess. P.A. 09-3 effective October 6, 2009.
2023 Connecticut General Statutes › Title 19a - Public Health and Well-Being › Chapter 368a - Department of Public Health › Section 19a-17n. - Malpractice insurance purchase program. Regulations. Limitations.

Section 19a-17n is repealed, effective June 11, 2014.
(May Sp. Sess. P.A. 94-3, S. 23, 28; P.A. 95-257, S. 12, 21, 58; P.A. 00-27, S. 8, 24; P.A. 14-187, S. 55.)
2023 Connecticut General Statutes › Title 19a - Public Health and Well-Being › Chapter 368a - Department of Public Health › Section 19a-18. (Formerly Sec. 19-4t). - Meaning of term “licensed” for insurance purposes.

Whenever the term “licensed” is used in any individual or group hospital or medical expense insurance policy or hospital or medical services plan contract delivered, issued for delivery or renewed in this state on or after July 1, 1980, with respect to services performed by any practitioner subject to the provisions of chapter 368v, chapters 369 to 375, inclusive, 376b, 377 to 381, inclusive, 383 to 388, inclusive, 398 and 399, and the provisions of sections 20-195m to 20-195q, inclusive, it shall be deemed to include persons licensed or certified under said provisions.
(P.A. 80-484, S. 138, 176; P.A. 83-352, S. 4, 5; 83-441, S. 7, 10; 83-557, S. 4, 5; P.A. 85-531, S. 7.)
History: Sec. 19-4t transferred to Sec. 19a-18 in 1983; P.A. 83-352 included marital and family therapists; P.A. 83-441 included nurse-midwives; P.A. 83-557 included alcoholism counselors under chapter 376b; P.A. 85-531 added reference to certified independent social workers, i.e. practitioners subject to Secs. 20-195m to 20-195q, inclusive.
2023 Connecticut General Statutes › Title 19a - Public Health and Well-Being › Chapter 368a - Department of Public Health › Section 19a-19. (Formerly Sec. 19-4u). - Regulation of business practices.

The Department of Public Health shall not adopt any regulation concerning business practices. Regulations directed at the business practices of persons licensed or otherwise regulated under the provisions of sections 19a-511 to 19a-520, inclusive, chapters 369 to 376, inclusive, 378 to 381, inclusive, 383 to 388, inclusive, 393a, 395, 398 and 399, may be adopted by the Department of Consumer Protection in accordance with chapter 54. Notwithstanding any provision of the general statutes to the contrary, all complaints concerning business practices shall be adjudicated by said department. As used in this section, the term “business practices” includes but is not limited to ownership of a regulated practice; number of offices or sites of a regulated practice; practice in an association, partnership, corporation or other lawful entity; practice with other health professionals in an association, partnership, corporation or other lawful entity; practice under the name of “clinic”, “center”, or other descriptive term; advertising related to a regulated practice; number of assistants, auxiliaries or other paraprofessionals employed by a regulated practitioner; and the hours or days a regulated practice is open for business.
(P.A. 80-484, S. 139, 176; P.A. 81-471, S. 2, 71; 81-473, S. 37, 43; P.A. 93-381, S. 9, 39; P.A. 95-257, S. 12, 21, 58; June 30 Sp. Sess. P.A. 03-6, S. 146(d); P.A. 04-169, S. 17; 04-189, S. 1.)
History: P.A. 81-471 inserted provision requiring that complaints concerning business practices be adjudicated by department of consumer protection as of July 1, 1981; P.A. 81-473 transferred authority to adopt regulations concerning business practices of physical therapists, sanitarians and subsurface sewage disposal system installers and cleaners from the department of health services to the department of consumer protection; Sec. 19-4u transferred to Sec. 19a-19 in 1983; P.A. 93-381 replaced department of health services with department of public health and addiction services, effective July 1, 1993; P.A. 95-257 replaced Commissioner and Department of Public Health and Addiction Services with Commissioner and Department of Public Health, effective July 1, 1995; June 30 Sp. Sess. P.A. 03-6 and P.A. 04-169 replaced Department of Consumer Protection with Department of Agriculture and Consumer Protection, effective July 1, 2004; P.A. 04-189 repealed Sec. 146 of June 30 Sp. Sess. P.A. 03-6, thereby reversing the merger of the Departments of Agriculture and Consumer Protection, effective June 1, 2004.
2023 Connecticut General Statutes › Title 19a - Public Health and Well-Being › Chapter 368a - Department of Public Health › Section 19a-20. (Formerly Sec. 19-4v). - Nonliability of complainants and board and commission members. Indemnification and defense.

No member of any board or commission subject to the provisions of chapter 368v, chapters 369 to 375, inclusive, 378 to 381, inclusive, 383 to 388, inclusive, 398 and 399, including a member of a medical hearing panel established pursuant to subsection (g) of section 20-8a, and no person making a complaint or providing information to any of such boards or commissions or the Department of Public Health as part of an investigation pursuant to section 19a-14, or a disciplinary action pursuant to section 19a-17, shall, without a showing of malice, be personally liable for damage or injury to a practitioner arising out of any proceeding of such boards and commissions or department. A person making a complaint or providing information to any of such boards or commissions or to the Department of Public Health as part of an investigation pursuant to section 19a-14 or a disciplinary action pursuant to section 19a-17 shall be entitled to indemnification and defense in the manner set forth in section 5-141d with respect to a state officer or employee.
(P.A. 80-484, S. 144, 176; P.A. 94-174, S. 2, 12; P.A. 95-71, S. 2; P.A. 95-257, S. 12, 21, 58.)
History: Sec. 19-4v transferred to Sec. 19a-20 in 1983; P.A. 94-174 extended nonliability for complainants to investigations by the department and disciplinary action pursuant to Sec. 19a-17 and provided for indemnification and defense for complainants, effective June 6, 1994; P.A. 95-71 added members of medical hearing panels to those exempt from liability; P.A. 95-257 replaced Commissioner and Department of Public Health and Addiction Services with Commissioner and Department of Public Health, effective July 1, 1995.
Section abrogates common-law absolute immunity applicable to statements made to medical examining board of department in connection with proceedings of the board. 272 C. 776.
Malice required by section is actual malice. 75 CA 819. Where statutory immunity provided by this section and Sec. 19a-17b overlaps with common-law provision of absolute immunity to those who make statements in connection with quasi-judicial proceedings, statutes are in derogation of common law and must prevail over common-law grant of absolute immunity, and examination of the plain language and legislative history of statutes clearly and unambiguously demonstrated legislature's intent to provide only a qualified immunity to defendants. 77 CA 104.
2023 Connecticut General Statutes › Title 19a - Public Health and Well-Being › Chapter 368a - Department of Public Health › Section 19a-21. (Formerly Sec. 19-4w). - Disposition of licensing fees.

All moneys collected by the Department of Public Health in connection with the issuance or renewal of any professional license shall be paid into the State Treasury to the credit of the General Fund.
(P.A. 80-484, S. 158, 176; P.A. 93-381, S. 9, 39; P.A. 95-257, S. 12, 21, 58.)
History: Sec. 19-4w transferred to Sec. 19a-21 in 1983; P.A. 93-381 replaced department of health services with department of public health and addiction services, effective July 1, 1993; P.A. 95-257 replaced Commissioner and Department of Public Health and Addiction Services with Commissioner and Department of Public Health, effective July 1, 1995.
2023 Connecticut General Statutes › Title 19a - Public Health and Well-Being › Chapter 368a - Department of Public Health › Section 19a-22. (Formerly Sec. 19-4x). - Actions by department, boards and commissions; appeals.

Any practitioner aggrieved by any final decision of a board or commission or the department may appeal therefrom in accordance with the provisions of section 4-183.
(P.A. 80-484, S. 172, 176; P.A. 96-47, S. 2.)
History: Sec. 19-4x transferred to Sec. 19a-22 in 1983; P.A. 96-47 changed “decision or order” to “final decision”.
2023 Connecticut General Statutes › Title 19a - Public Health and Well-Being › Chapter 368a - Department of Public Health › Section 19a-23. (Formerly Sec. 19-4y). - Boards and commissions; records.

Each board or commission subject to the provisions of this chapter and chapters 368v, 369 to 375, inclusive, 378 to 381, inclusive, 383 to 388, inclusive, 398 and 399 shall perform its own record-keeping functions and shall provide the Department of Public Health with a copy of the record of all of its meetings.
(P.A. 80-484, S. 173, 176; P.A. 85-613, S. 38, 154; P.A. 93-381, S. 9, 39; P.A. 95-257, S. 12, 21, 58.)
History: Sec. 19-4y transferred to Sec. 19a-23 in 1983; P.A. 85-613 made technical changes, deleting reference to repealed Sec. 2c-2; P.A. 93-381 replaced department of health services with department of public health and addiction services, effective July 1, 1993; P.A. 95-257 replaced Commissioner and Department of Public Health and Addiction Services with Commissioner and Department of Public Health, effective July 1, 1995.
2023 Connecticut General Statutes › Title 19a - Public Health and Well-Being › Chapter 368a - Department of Public Health › Section 19a-24. (Formerly Sec. 19-5a). - Claims for damages against Commissioners of Public Health and Developmental Services and certain officials, employees, council members and trustees. Immunity. Indemnification.

Section 19a-24 is repealed, effective October 1, 2014.
(1957, P.A. 244, S. 1; September, 1957, P.A. 11, S. 31; 1959, P.A. 148, S. 18; P.A. 73-643, S. 1; P.A. 75-567, S. 74, 80; 75-638, S. 11, 23; P.A. 76-153, S. 12; 76-371, S. 3, 5; P.A. 77-614, S. 323, 610; P.A. 78-303, S. 59, 93, 136; P.A. 83-587, S. 71, 96; P.A. 86-41, S. 1, 11; P.A. 88-111; P.A. 90-230, S. 28, 101; P.A. 93-381, S. 9, 39; P.A. 95-257, S. 12, 21, 58; P.A. 99-60; P.A. 07-73, S. 2(b); P.A. 08-7, S. 4; P.A. 13-225, S. 8; P.A. 14-231, S. 72.)
2023 Connecticut General Statutes › Title 19a - Public Health and Well-Being › Chapter 368a - Department of Public Health › Section 19a-25a. - Regulations re electronic signatures for medical records.

The Commissioner of Public Health shall adopt regulations, in accordance with the provisions of chapter 54, if he deems such regulations are necessary to implement the use of electronic signatures for medical records maintained in hospitals as defined in section 19a-490. Until such regulations are promulgated, hospitals shall submit to the Department of Public Health for review and approval, any current or proposed protocol for the use of electronic signatures for medical records including, but not limited to, protections for patient confidentiality and medical record security.
(P.A. 93-317; 93-381, S. 9, 39; 93-435, S. 59, 95; P.A. 95-257, S. 12, 21, 58.)
History: P.A. 93-381 and P.A. 93-435 authorized substitution of commissioner and department of public health and addiction services for commissioner and department of health services, effective July 1, 1993; P.A. 95-257 replaced Commissioner and Department of Public Health and Addiction Services with Commissioner and Department of Public Health, effective July 1, 1995.
2023 Connecticut General Statutes › Title 19a - Public Health and Well-Being › Chapter 368a - Department of Public Health › Section 19a-25b. - Electronic prescribing systems authorized.

Each health care provider licensed in this state with prescriptive authority may generate prescriptions in this state utilizing an electronic prescribing system. The Department of Consumer Protection may, within available appropriations, advise and assist health care providers in such utilization.
(P.A. 05-168, S. 1.)
2023 Connecticut General Statutes › Title 19a - Public Health and Well-Being › Chapter 368a - Department of Public Health › Section 19a-25c. - Medical records systems: Electronic and paper formats authorized.

A health care institution licensed by the Department of Public Health pursuant to chapter 368v may create, maintain or utilize medical records or a medical records system in electronic format, paper format or both, provided such records or system is designed to store medical records or patient health information in a medium that is reproducible and secure.
(P.A. 05-168, S. 3; P.A. 06-196, S. 241.)
History: P.A. 06-196 made a technical change, effective June 7, 2006.
2023 Connecticut General Statutes › Title 19a - Public Health and Well-Being › Chapter 368a - Department of Public Health › Section 19a-25d. - State-wide health information technology plan. Designation of lead health information exchange organization.

Section 19a-25d is repealed, effective October 1, 2015.
(June Sp. Sess. P.A. 07-2, S. 68; P.A. 09-232, S. 77; P.A. 15-146, S. 41.)
2023 Connecticut General Statutes › Title 19a - Public Health and Well-Being › Chapter 368a - Department of Public Health › Section 19a-25e. - Connecticut Health Information Network plan.

(a) The Department of Public Health and The University of Connecticut Health Center may, within available appropriations, develop a Connecticut Health Information Network plan to securely integrate state health and social services data, consistent with state and federal privacy laws, within and across The University of Connecticut Health Center and the Departments of Public Health, Developmental Services and Children and Families. Data from other state agencies may be integrated into the network as funding permits and as permissible under federal law.
(b) The Department of Public Health and The Center for Public Health and Health Policy at The University of Connecticut Health Center shall collaborate with the Departments of Administrative Services, Developmental Services, and Children and Families to develop the Connecticut Health Information Network plan.
(c) The plan shall: (1) Include research in and describe existing health and human services data; (2) inventory the various health and human services data aggregation initiatives currently underway; (3) include a framework and options for the implementation of a Connecticut Health Information Network, including query functionality to obtain aggregate data on key health indicators within the state; (4) identify and comply with confidentiality, security and privacy standards; and (5) include a detailed cost estimate for implementation and potential sources of funding.
(P.A. 07-73, S. 2(a); June Sp. Sess. P.A. 07-2, S. 66; Sept. Sp. Sess. P.A. 09-3, S. 30; P.A. 11-51, S. 89.)
History: June Sp. Sess. P.A. 07-2 effective July 1, 2007; pursuant to P.A. 07-73 “Department of Mental Retardation” was changed editorially by the Revisors to “Department of Developmental Services”, effective October 1, 2007; Sept. Sp. Sess. P.A. 09-3 amended Subsecs. (a) and (b) by deleting references to Office of Health Care Access re establishment and development of Connecticut Health Information Network plan, effective October 6, 2009; P.A. 11-51 amended Subsec. (b) to change “Department of Information Technology” to “Department of Administrative Services”, effective July 1, 2011.
2023 Connecticut General Statutes › Title 19a - Public Health and Well-Being › Chapter 368a - Department of Public Health › Section 19a-25f. - Disclosure of personally identifiable information by state agencies to the Connecticut Health Information Network.

Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter or chapter 14, 319, 319b, 319o, 319t, 319v or 368z, or any regulation adopted pursuant to said chapters, the state agencies that participate in the Connecticut Health Information Network, subject to federal restrictions on disclosure or redisclosure of information, may disclose personally identifiable information held in agency databases to the administrator of the Connecticut Health Information Network and its subcontractors for the purposes of (1) network development and verification, and (2) data integration and aggregation to enable response to network queries. No state agency that participates in the Connecticut Health Information Network shall disclose personally identifiable information to the Connecticut Health Information Network if such disclosure would constitute a violation of federal law, including, but not limited to, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (P.L. 104-191) (HIPAA), as amended from time to time, and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, 20 USC 1232g, (FERPA), as amended from time to time, and any regulations promulgated thereunder at 34 CFR Part 99. The administrator of the Connecticut Health Information Network and its subcontractors shall not disclose personally identifiable information.
(P.A. 09-95, S. 1.)
2023 Connecticut General Statutes › Title 19a - Public Health and Well-Being › Chapter 368a - Department of Public Health › Section 19a-27. (Formerly Sec. 19-7a). - Test for rubella immunity. Regulations.

Section 19a-27 is repealed, effective October 1, 2003.
(P.A. 78-165, S. 3–5; P.A. 93-381, S. 9, 39; P.A. 95-257, S. 12, 21, 58; P.A. 03-188, S. 6.)
2023 Connecticut General Statutes › Title 19a - Public Health and Well-Being › Chapter 368a - Department of Public Health › Section 19a-28. (Formerly Sec. 19-8). - Toxicology laboratory.

Section 19a-28 is repealed, effective July 1, 1999.
(November, 1949, S. 2039d; 1959, P.A. 148, S. 7; 1969, P.A. 699, S. 22; 1971, P.A. 412, S. 10; P.A. 77-614, S. 323, 610; P.A. 80-190, S. 6; P.A. 93-381, S. 9, 39; P.A. 95-257, S. 12, 21, 58; June 18 Sp. Sess. P.A. 97-8, S. 25, 88; P.A. 99-218, S. 15, 16.)
2023 Connecticut General Statutes › Title 19a - Public Health and Well-Being › Chapter 368a - Department of Public Health › Section 19a-29. (Formerly Sec. 19-9). - Special laboratories.

The Department of Public Health may establish and maintain district or special laboratories to perform laboratory examinations and studies as specified in section 19a-26. To provide for laboratory services as herein authorized, said department may join with municipalities or institutions in establishing or maintaining laboratories.
(1949 Rev., S. 3808; 1949, S. 2038d; P.A. 77-614, S. 323, 610; P.A. 93-381, S. 9, 39; P.A. 95-257, S. 12, 21, 58.)
History: P.A. 77-614 replaced department of health with department of health services, effective January 1, 1979; Sec. 19-9 transferred to Sec. 19a-29 in 1983; P.A. 93-381 replaced department of health services with department of public health and addiction services, effective July 1, 1993; P.A. 95-257 replaced Commissioner and Department of Public Health and Addiction Services with Commissioner and Department of Public Health, effective July 1, 1995.
2023 Connecticut General Statutes › Title 19a - Public Health and Well-Being › Chapter 368a - Department of Public Health › Section 19a-32. (Formerly Sec. 19-10). - Department authorized to receive gifts.

The Department of Public Health is authorized to receive, hold and use real estate and to receive, hold, invest and disburse money, securities, supplies or equipment offered it for the protection and preservation of the public health and welfare by the federal government, another state or by any person, corporation or association, provided such real estate, money, securities, supplies or equipment shall be used only for the purposes designated by the federal government or such state, person, corporation or association.
(1949 Rev., S. 3820; P.A. 77-614, S. 323, 610; P.A. 93-381, S. 9, 39; P.A. 95-257, S. 12, 21, 58; P.A. 14-231, S. 31; P.A. 18-168, S. 15.)
History: P.A. 77-614 replaced department of health with department of health services, effective January 1, 1979; Sec. 19-10 transferred to Sec. 19a-32 in 1983; P.A. 93-381 replaced department of health services with department of public health and addiction services, effective July 1, 1993; P.A. 95-257 replaced Commissioner and Department of Public Health and Addiction Services with Commissioner and Department of Public Health, effective July 1, 1995; P.A. 14-231 added references to another state; P.A. 18-168 deleted provision re inclusion of information in annual report.
2023 Connecticut General Statutes › Title 19a - Public Health and Well-Being › Chapter 368a - Department of Public Health › Section 19a-32a. - AIDS research education account. Regulations.

(a) There is established an AIDS research education account which shall be a separate, nonlapsing account within the General Fund. Any moneys collected under the contribution system established under section 12-743 shall be deposited by the Commissioner of Revenue Services into the account. This account may also receive moneys from public and private sources or from the federal government. All moneys deposited in the account shall be used by the Department of Public Health or persons acting under a contract with the department, (1) to assist AIDS research, education and AIDS-related community service programs or (2) the promotion of the income tax contribution system and the AIDS research education account. Expenditures from the account in any fiscal year for the promotion of the contribution system or the account shall not exceed ten per cent of the amount of moneys raised during the previous fiscal year provided such limitation shall not apply to an expenditure of not more than fifteen thousand dollars from the account on or before July 1, 1994, to reimburse expenditures made on or before said date, with prior written authorization of the Commissioner of Public Health, by private organizations to promote the contribution system and the AIDS research education account.
(b) The Commissioner of Public Health shall adopt regulations, in accordance with the provisions of chapter 54, to provide for the distribution of funds available pursuant to this section and section 12-743.
(P.A. 93-233, S. 6; 93-381, S. 9, 39; 93-435, S. 59, 95; P.A. 94-175, S. 17, 32; May Sp. Sess. P.A. 94-4, S. 80, 85; P.A. 95-160, S. 64, 69; 95-257, S. 12, 21, 58.)
History: P.A. 93-381 and P.A. 93-435 authorized substitution of commissioner and department of public health and addiction services for commissioner and department of health services, effective July 1, 1993; P.A. 94-175 in Subsec. (a) changed account name from “AIDS research education fund account” to “AIDS research education account”, effective June 2, 1994; May Sp. Sess. P.A. 94-4 and P.A. 95-160 revised effective date of P.A. 94-175 but without affecting this section; P.A. 95-257 replaced Commissioner and Department of Public Health and Addiction Services with Commissioner and Department of Public Health, effective July 1, 1995 (Revisor's note: Erroneous reference to “Commission” of Public Health was changed editorially by the Revisors to “Commissioner” of Public Health).
See chapter 368x re AIDS testing and medical information.
2023 Connecticut General Statutes › Title 19a - Public Health and Well-Being › Chapter 368a - Department of Public Health › Section 19a-32b. - Breast cancer research and education account.

There is established a breast cancer research and education account which shall be a separate, nonlapsing account within the General Fund. Any moneys collected under the contribution system established under section 12-743 shall be deposited by the Commissioner of Revenue Services into the account. This account may also receive moneys from public and private sources or from the federal government. All moneys deposited in the account shall be used by the Department of Public Health or persons acting under a contract with the department, (1) to assist breast cancer research, education and breast cancer related community service programs or (2) the promotion of the income tax contribution system and the breast cancer research and education account. Expenditures from the account in any fiscal year for the promotion of the contribution system or the account shall not exceed ten per cent of the amount of moneys raised during the previous fiscal year provided such limitation shall not apply to an expenditure of not more than fifteen thousand dollars from the account on or before July 1, 1998, to reimburse expenditures made on or before said date, with prior written authorization of the Commissioner of Public Health, by private organizations to promote the contribution system and the breast cancer research and education account.
(P.A. 97-286, S. 6, 8; P.A. 14-187, S. 26.)
History: P.A. 97-286 effective June 26, 1997, and applicable to taxable years commencing on or after January 1, 1997; P.A. 14-187 deleted former Subsec. (b) re regulations to provide for distribution of funds and deleted Subsec. (a) designator, effective June 11, 2014.
See Sec. 19a-266 re breast and cervical cancer screening.
2023 Connecticut General Statutes › Title 19a - Public Health and Well-Being › Chapter 368a - Department of Public Health › Section 19a-32c. - Biomedical Research Trust Fund. Transfers from Tobacco Settlement Fund. Grants-in-aid.

There is created a Biomedical Research Trust Fund which shall be a separate nonlapsing fund. The trust fund may contain any moneys required or permitted by law to be deposited in the fund, may accept transfers from the Tobacco Settlement Fund and may apply for and accept gifts, grants or donations from public or private sources to enable the account to carry out its objectives. The Commissioner of Public Health may make grants-in-aid from the trust fund to eligible institutions for the purpose of funding biomedical research in the fields of heart disease, cancer and other tobacco-related diseases, Alzheimer's disease, stroke and diabetes. Each fiscal year, the total amount of moneys deposited in the account shall be used by the Commissioner of Public Health for such grants-in-aid, provided such grants-in-aid shall not exceed fifty per cent of the total amount held in the trust fund as of the date such grants-in-aid are approved. Not more than two per cent of the total available amount held in the trust fund shall be made available to the Department of Public Health for administration expenses relating to the trust fund and making the grants-in-aid. The Commissioner of Public Health shall develop an application for grants-in-aid under this section and may receive applications from eligible institutions for such grants-in-aid. For purposes of this section, “eligible institution” means an entity that has its principal place of business located in the state and is (1) a nonprofit, tax-exempt academic institution of higher education, or (2) a hospital that conducts biomedical research.
(P.A. 00-216, S. 17, 28; P.A. 10-136, S. 1; P.A. 13-18, S. 1; 13-208, S. 1; May Sp. Sess. P.A. 16-4, S. 250.)
History: P.A. 00-216 effective June 1, 2000; P.A. 10-136 permitted grants from trust fund to be used for Alzheimer's disease and diabetes research, effective July 1, 2010; P.A. 13-18 added reference to stroke re research eligible for grants-in-aid, effective July 1, 2013; P.A. 13-208 deleted provisions re amount of grants-in-aid for fiscal years ending June 30, 2002, and June 30, 2003, and reference to “On and after July 1, 2001,”, added provision re amount available for administration expenses and deleted obsolete date, redefined “eligible institution” to require principal place of business to be located in state, and made technical changes; May Sp. Sess. P.A. 16-4 added “may contain any moneys required or permitted by law to be deposited in the fund,”, effective July 1, 2016.
See Sec. 4-28e re Tobacco Settlement Fund.
2023 Connecticut General Statutes › Title 19a - Public Health and Well-Being › Chapter 368a - Department of Public Health › Section 19a-32m. - Information request concerning establishment of public cord blood collection operation.

(a) On or before October 1, 2007, the Commissioner of Public Health shall request information from one or more umbilical cord blood banks concerning the establishment of a public cord blood collection operation within this state to collect, transport, process and store cord blood units from Connecticut residents for therapeutic and research purposes. Any such request for information shall contain provisions inquiring about the ability of the umbilical cord blood bank to: (1) Establish and operate one or more collection sites within the state to collect a targeted number of cord blood units; (2) implement collection procedures designed to collect cord blood units that reflect the state's racial and ethnic diversity; (3) set up public cord blood collection operations not later than six months after execution of a contract with the state, provided the umbilical cord blood bank is able to negotiate any necessary contracts related to the collection sites within that time frame; (4) participate in the National Cord Blood Coordinating Center or similar national cord blood inventory center by listing cord blood units in a manner that assures maximum opportunity for use; (5) have a program that provides cord blood units for research and agree to provide cord blood units that are unsuitable for therapeutic use to researchers located within the state at no charge; and (6) maintain national accreditation by an accrediting organization recognized by the federal Health Resources and Services Administration.
(b) On or before January 1, 2008, the Commissioner of Public Health shall submit, in accordance with section 11-4a, a summary of the responses to the request for information, along with any recommendations, to the Governor and the joint standing committee of the General Assembly having cognizance of matters relating to public health.
(P.A. 07-252, S. 77.)
History: P.A. 07-252 effective July 12, 2007.