Connecticut § 19a-509e (Formerly Sec. 17a-661). Referrals required for certain patients showing symptoms of substance abuse.

Connecticut Statutes

§ 19a-509e — (Formerly Sec. 17a-661). Referrals required for certain patients showing symptoms of substance abuse.

Connecticut § 19a-509e

Title 19aPublic Health and Well-Being

Ch. 368vHealth Care Institutions

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Bluebook

Conn. Gen. Stat. § 19a-509e (2026).

Text

Each hospital shall establish and implement, on or before October 1, 1992, a protocol whereby each patient who shows symptoms of substance abuse, shall be provided with informational referrals to (1) entitlement programs for which the patient may be eligible;

(2)area substance abuse treatment programs; and (3) appropriate community-based support services.

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Legislative History

(P.A. 90-183, S. 3; P.A. 91-197.) History: P.A. 91-197 amended section to require hospitals to establish and implement a protocol by October 1, 1992, to provide patients with information regarding referrals for substance abuse treatment; Sec. 17a-661 transferred to Sec. 19a-509e in 1995.