Not later than July 1, 2014, and annually thereafter, the Commissioner of Social Services, or the commissioner's designee, in accordance with the provisions of section 11-4a, shall submit a report to the joint standing committees of the General Assembly having cognizance of matters relating to aging, human services and public health, detailing: (1) The number of complaints involving abuse or neglect of elderly persons received in the previous calendar year in the categories of (A) physical abuse, (B) mental abuse, (C) self-neglect, (D) neglect by others, and (E) financial exploitation; (2) the disposition of complaints; and (3) whether and by how much complaints per category have increased or decreased from the previous year.
(P.A. 13-250, S. 5.)
History: P.A. 13-250 effective July 1, 2013.
Structure Connecticut General Statutes
Chapter 319dd - Protective Services for the Elderly
Section 17b-450. (Formerly Sec. 17a-430). - Definitions.
Section 17b-452a. - Annual report re complaints of abuse or neglect of elderly persons.
Section 17b-453a. - Staff training re Alzheimer's disease and dementia.
Section 17b-455. (Formerly Sec. 17a-435). - Lack of consent or withdrawal of consent.
Section 17b-457. (Formerly Sec. 17a-437). - Assistance by public or private agencies.
Section 17b-459a. - Strategic plan to incorporate national standards.
Section 17b-460. (Formerly Sec. 17a-440). - Referral for criminal investigation or proceedings.
Section 17b-461. (Formerly Sec. 17a-441). - Regulations.
Section 17b-462. - Cause of action by elderly victim. Civil attachment jurisdiction.
Section 17b-464. - Petition for order to enter premises of elderly person.