(a) For the purposes of this section, “residence for adult persons with acquired brain injuries” means a community-based residence (1) exclusively serving adult persons with acquired brain injuries, (2) funded or operated by the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, and (3) that provides rehabilitation and other support services for persons with acquired brain injuries requiring assistance to live in the community.

(b) Notwithstanding the provisions of chapters 368v and 368z, community-based organizations may operate residences for adult persons with acquired brain injuries. Notwithstanding the provisions of chapter 378, medication may be administered to persons residing in such residences by trained persons pursuant to the written order of a physician licensed under chapter 370, a dentist licensed under chapter 379, an advanced practice registered nurse licensed to prescribe in accordance with section 20-94a, or a physician assistant licensed to prescribe in accordance with section 20-12d. The Commissioner of Public Health, in consultation with the Commissioner of Mental Health and Addiction Services, shall develop standards for the operation of such residences and the training required of persons authorized under this section to administer medications in such residences.

(June 30 Sp. Sess. P.A. 03-3, S. 12; P.A. 05-9, S. 1.)

History: June 30 Sp. Sess. P.A. 03-3 effective August 20, 2003; P.A. 05-9 amended Subsec. (b) to make permanent the operation of residences for adults with acquired brain injuries which had been previously operated on a pilot basis.