Connecticut General Statutes Title 17A. Social and Human Services and Resources § 17a-22r. Documents re behavioral and mental health evaluation and treatment resources for children. Posting, distribution and provision of documents

(b) On and after January 1, 2022, upon the discharge of any child from the emergency department of a hospital licensed pursuant to chapter 368v, such department shall provide the parent or guardian of such child a copy of the document developed pursuant to subsection (a) of this section that pertains to the mental health region in which the (1) department is located, and (2) child resides, if different, provided such child resides in this state. Such copies shall be provided (A) (i) in printed form, or (ii) through such child's patient chart in the electronic health record system, as defined in section 19a-904c, maintained by such hospital, provided such patient chart was created prior to the date of such child's discharge, and (B) by electronic mail to the electronic mail address of such parent or guardian, at such parent or guardian's election.

(c) Not later than December 1, 2022, and annually thereafter, the Department of Children and Families shall review the documents developed pursuant to subsection (a) of this section and update such documents as necessary. If such documents are updated, the Department of Children and Families shall provide such updated documents to the Behavioral Health Partnership Oversight Council, and the council shall distribute and make such updated documents available in the manner described in subsection (a) of this section.