§ 25-27-101 — Legislative declaration

(1) In order to promote the public health
and welfare of the people of Colorado, it is declared to be in the public interest to
establish minimum standards and rules for assisted living residences in the state of
Colorado and to provide the authority for the administration and enforcement of
such minimum standards and rules. These standards and rules shall be sufficient to
assure the health, safety, and welfare of assisted living residents.

(2) The general assembly further finds that the department of public health
and environment, as the executive branch agency assigned to administer and
enforce minimum standards for assisted living residences, is in a position to provide
technical assistance, educational materials, and training information to residences.
The general assembly determines that a proactive approach by the department,
acting as a mentor and educator for residences, will enhance the quality of care of
residents of assisted living residences. Additionally, the general assembly finds
that the department should explore whether risk-based inspections may be
implemented to allocate resources more effectively and at the same time
adequately protect the health and safety of the residents.

(3) Further, the general assembly determines and declares that, in
administering and enforcing standards for assisted living residences, the
department of public health and environment should focus on the outcome related
to measures and treatment of residents.

Legislative History

Source: L. 84: Entire article added, p. 789, � 1, effective July 1. L. 85: Entire section amended, p. 924, � 1, effective July 1. L. 2002: Entire section amended, p. 1316, � 1, effective July 1.