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Working alone in Connecticut
A starting point for home health and hospice worker safety.
Authority and scope
Home health and hospice worker safety
Connecticut General Statutes sections 19a-491g and 19a-491h address health and safety training and abuse reporting for home health care, home health aide and hospice agencies as defined in state law. These requirements address covered agencies and are not a general rule for every lone worker.
This is one starting point for the work described, not a complete list of state or federal requirements. Check which agency and rules apply to the employer and task.
Put the guidance to work
Questions for your plan
Does your agency fall within the statute, and how will staff report threats and get help during a home visit?
What to review
Review the agency definitions, applicable training and incident-reporting requirements, and arrangements for staff support on visits. Reporting duties differ from monitoring a worker during a shift.
Some work requires another person on site. Remote monitoring does not replace that requirement or the organization's own assessment, training and emergency procedures.
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Official sources
Sources listed November 4, 2026. Links and requirements can change.
Discuss your work
Talk through your team's plan
Be Safe can explain how check-ins, human monitoring and Emergency Contacts fit your team's work. Your organization remains responsible for determining its requirements and procedures.
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