Conn. Agencies Regs. § 17-227-15

Current through October 16, 2024

Section 17-227-15 - Definitions

As used in this section and in Section 17-227-16:

(a) "Department" means the department of mental health;

(b) "Employee" means an employee of the facility;

(c) "Facility" means a facility licensed by the department in accordance with section 17-227 of the general statutes;

(d) "Guest" means a person, other than a patient or employee, who is on the premises of a facility;

(e) "Patient" means a person who is being treated or who is a resident at a facility as defined in this section;

(f) "Serious injury" means an injury which results in the medical or surgical hospitalization of the injured person as an inpatient;

(g) "Unusual incident" means:

(1) The death of a patient from other than natural causes;

(2) The death of an employee from whatever cause, while on duty;

(3) The death of a guest from whatever cause;

(4) A serious injury to a patient;

(5) A serious injury to an employee while on duty;

(6) A serious injury to a guest;

(7) The escape or elopement of a patient;

(8) A fire, theft or other occurrence which causes property damage or loss in the amount of $100.00 or more;

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Conn. Agencies Regs. § 17-227-15

Effective April 27, 1977