Section 17b-461-5 - Findings, referrals, registry and confidentiality(a) If upon completion of the evaluation of a report the department determines that protective services are needed and, if the elderly person consents, the department shall arrange for protective services.(b) If upon completion of the evaluation of a report the department determines that protective services are needed but the elderly person fails to consent thereto, and the department has reason to believe that such person is incapable of managing his personal or financial affairs, the department shall determine the appropriateness of establishing a conservatorship for such person.(c) If the department determines that no protective services are needed, the department may: (1) Take such steps, including contacting any other agencies, organizations or individuals as may be appropriate, to assure the resolution of the reported situation; and/or(d) The department shall maintain a statewide registry of reports received and case narrations which shall include actions recommended and taken in the form of a case plan.(e) The client's file, the original report and the evaluation report shall not be deemed public records or be subject to the provisions of Section 1-19 of the Connecticut General Statutes. The name of the person making the original report or the name of any person mentioned in such report shall not be disclosed unless: the person making the original report specifically requests such disclosure; or unless a judicial proceeding results therefrom; or unless disclosure of the name of the elderly person about whom the report was made is required to fully evaluate a report.Conn. Agencies Regs. § 17b-461-5
Effective October 2, 1991; Transferred and AmendedJune 10, 1998