FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Nov. 21, 2021
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Connecticut Department Of Public Health Continues To Issue Civil Penalties
To Long-term Care Facilities For Failure to Comply with Executive Order 13F
HARTFORD, Conn.—Lastweek, the Connecticut Department of Public Health began issuing civil penalties to long-term care facilities—classified as “Non-Reporters” —who are subject to Executive Order 13F, which mandates COVID-19 vaccinations for individuals who work in long-term care facilities.
Long-term care facilities subject to the Executive Order include nursing homes, assisted living services agencies, managed residential communities, residential care homes, chronic disease hospitals, and intermediate care facilities for individuals with intellectual disabilities (ICF/IIDs).
EO 13F required long-term care facilities to submit by Sept. 28, reports attesting to each facility’s compliance with the Executive Order. Of the 643 long-term care facilities subject to the Order, 101 facilities (16 percent) had not reported to DPH as of Nov. 12.
Excluding 45 ICF/IIDs whose reporting remains under review by DPH, 59 facilities have submitted attestation reports late (“Late Reporters”), while 101 facilities have failed to report altogether. Last month, DPH issued a total of $221,000 in civil penalties to 26 of the 59 facilities in the Late Reporter category.
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