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DPH adviser says MOLST training rollout continuing while legal review and statutory changes are considered

MOST Advisory Council · January 6, 2026
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Summary

Barbara Cass of the Department of Public Health told the MOST Advisory Council the MOLST training program is moving forward but remains in legal and commissioner-office review; DPH counsel has proposed potential statutory changes to 19a-580h, and members discussed CEUs and certificate logistics.

Barbara Cass, senior adviser to the commissioner for long-term care at the Department of Public Health, said the state's MOLST training program is proceeding but remains under legal review and may require changes to statute before full implementation. "It is still in the legal review commissioner office review process, which would include the policies and procedures, the form, the online training," Cass said.

Why it matters: MOLST training is intended to increase completion of medical orders for life-sustaining treatment and the ability of…

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