Sec.19a-2a-1. Definitions

In addition to the definitions in Section 4-190 of Connecticut General Statutes, as used in sections 19a-2a-1 through 19a-2a-23 of the regulations of Connecticut State Agencies:

(1) "Appointing authority" means a board, commission, officer, commissioner, person or group of persons having the power to make appointments by virtue of a statute or by lawfully delegated authority.

(2) "Category of personal data" means the classifications of personal information set forth in subsection (9) of Section 4-190 of the Connecticut General Statutes.

(3) "Commissioner" means the commissioner of public health.

(4) "Department" means the department of public health.

(5) "Other data" means any information which because of name, identifying number, mark or description can be readily associated with a particular person.

(6) "Patient" or "client" means any individual who is receiving treatment or services or who has received treatment or services in any facility operated by the department either directly or under contract, or who has requested information regarding treatment or services. State employees receiving services from the Employee Assistance Program are considered clients of the department.

(Adopted effective August 24, 1995)