AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES' RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING THE INDEPENDENT MORTALITY REVIEW BOARD AND FATALITY REVIEW BOARD.

Summary

The law requires the Department of Developmental Services to conduct a comprehensive review of any death of a person with an intellectual disability for whom it is responsible and to refer certain cases to a new Independent Mortality Review Board. The board, chaired by the department commissioner, reviews deaths involving abuse allegations, sudden unexpected deaths, or any questions about the quality of care, and can request needed medical records. The measure is intended to improve oversight and prevent duplication with the existing Fatality Review Board.

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