The Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH) has announced a new validity period for the temporary waiver of the state’s license requirements for certain out-of-state health care professionals looking to practice in Connecticut.
DPH has made its second extension valid until April 15.
“We continue to trend in a positive direction in terms of hospitalizations, but we continue to need to utilize all resources to optimize staffing in health care settings,” DPH Commissioner Dr. Manisha Juthani told Westchester & Fairfield County Business Journals. “With health care staffing shortages still being a nationwide issue, this order will offer some immediate relief to Connecticut’s health care infrastructure by authorizing licensed health care providers from other states to immediately work in Connecticut. The professions authorized include those that provide critical mental health services, which are in high demand.”
The waiver applies to health care professionals who are licensed, certified or registered in another state or U.S. territory, according to Westchester and Fairfield County Business Journals.
Physicians, physician assistants, advanced practice nurses, registered nurses, licensed practice nurses, psychologists, marital and family therapists, clinical and master social workers, and professional counselors are covered by the waiver.
The previous waiver, released on December 2021, expired on Feb. 15.
