Section 27-102l(d)-121 - External transfers(a) The Department may transfer a veteran at his request to any facility designated by the veteran.(b) External transfers shall be handled in the same manner as an internal transfer, except that a representative of the receiving entity may participate upon the consent of the veteran.(1) A veteran admitted to the Home who is subsequently transferred to any general Hospital, including any of the veterans' administration medical centers, and remains there for a period exceeding 96 hours, shall be deemed discharged from the Veterans Home.(2) Readmission shall be automatic upon notification from either the general Hospital or a VA Medical Center if said veteran is ready for return and the Department has the program capability to meet the needs of the veteran.(3) Such a readmission may not require reapplication.(c) Any transfer against medical advice shall not be blocked or hindered by the Department and shall be handled without distinction, except to document in the Department's record the objection to the transfer and the reason therefor.(d) The Department shall assist any veteran or personal representative to effectuate a transfer, including identifying potential providers that may be able to serve the needs of the veteran, if requested.Conn. Agencies Regs. § 27-102l(d)-121
Effective January 19, 1996; Amended October 11, 2007