OLR Bill Analysis

sSB 243

AN ACT CONCERNING TRAINING IN PAIN MANAGEMENT.

SUMMARY:

The bill requires all nursing home facilities, instead of only Alzheimer's special care units or programs, to provide at least two hours of annual training in pain recognition and administration of pain management techniques to (1) all licensed and registered direct care staff and (2) nurse's aides who provide direct patient care. The law defines a “nursing home facility” as a nursing home, residential care home, or rest home with 24-hour nursing supervision.

EFFECTIVE DATE: July 1, 2009

COMMITTEE ACTION

Select Committee on Aging

Joint Favorable Change of Reference

Public Health Committee

Joint Favorable