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FOI #26-224 (03-27-26, 11:02 am)

Employee Compensation

Name: Samantha Bryan

Affiliation: Hospital Optics

Location: UConn Health

Request Date Start: Withheld.

Request Date End: Withheld.

Details: Pursuant to the Connecticut Freedom of Information Act, I am requesting the most recent available employee compensation data for John Dempsey Hospital.

Please include, if readily available:

First and Last Name (or anonymized employee ID if names are exempt)
Job Title
Department/Division
Annualized Base Salary (or hourly rate)
Employment Type (Full-Time/Part-Time)
Hire Date (if maintained)
Job Classification or Rank (e.g., pay band, level, or grade, if recorded)

If employee names are exempt from disclosure, anonymized unique employee ID numbers are acceptable.

I am happy to receive this data in any existing format your payroll or HR system can easily export (Excel, CSV, or similar). There is no need to create new reports—only to provide records maintained in the ordinary course of business.

This request supports a data and analytics project focused on transparency in hospital employee compensation practices.

If any fees may apply or if clarification is needed, please let me know before processing.

Please confirm receipt of this request and whether it is being processed.

Thank you for your time and assistance.

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FOI #26-222 (03-27-26, 8:22 am)

Request for Construction Project Information - John Dempsey Hospital located on Hospital Drive, Farmington, CT 06032

Name: Jonathan Di Perna

Affiliation: Kocian Law Group

Location: UConn Health

Request Date Start: 01/01/2024

Request Date End: 01/01/2026

Details: I am requesting information and documentation regarding a demolition and renovation project located at 263 Farmington Ave, Farmington, CT 06030 or more specifically, the John Dempsey Hospital located on Hospital Drive, Farmington, CT 06032. I am seeking records regarding the general contractor, including contracts, bid documents, and related correspondence; permits and approvals, such as building permits, inspection reports, and certificates of occupancy; site safety and compliance records, including safety risk assessments and emergency preparedness plans; inspection and audit records conducted by oversight bodies; and public records of correspondence, advisory opinions, and reports related to the project. Additionally, please provide information on the insurance documentation required for this type of project, the need for an engineering survey in compliance with OSHA regulations, and any guidelines or requirements related to demolition safety planning. I would appreciate any forms, instructions, or additional resources that outline the process for meeting these requirements.

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FOI #26-220 (03-26-26, 12:24 pm)

Medical School Modules

Name: Thomas Jones

Affiliation: American Accountability Foundation

Location: UConn Health

Request Date Start: 01/01/2022

Request Date End: 03/26/2026

Details: Copy of module documents for the LGBTQI+ Healthcare topics for DOCC Course(s) in the school of medicine.

Please search for the 2022 and 2023 school years.

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FOI #26-197 (03-24-26, 6:54 pm)

Copy of results of completed FOI #25-145

Name:

Affiliation: Withheld.

Location: UConn Health

Request Date Start: Withheld.

Request Date End: Withheld.

Details: Copy of results of completed FOI #25-145

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FOI #26-193 (03-23-26, 3:24 pm)

Dialysis Clinic,

Name: Sarah Harmon

Affiliation: SmartProcure

Location: UConn Health

Request Date Start: Withheld.

Request Date End: Withheld.

Details: Electronic copies of the current and active contract and any exhibits/attachments; as well as any amendments/renewals, between Dialysis Clinic, as the vendor, and John Dempsey Hospital as well as UConn

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FOI #26-183 (03-19-26, 10:17 am)

Palantir - UConn Health

Name:

Affiliation: Withheld.

Location: UConn Health

Request Date Start: Withheld.

Request Date End: Withheld.

Details: Under the Connecticut Freedom of Information Act § 1-200 et seq., I am requesting an opportunity to inspect or obtain copies of UConn Health public records containing communications, contracts, and research of any kind with "Palantir", Palantir Technologies Inc.

I would like to request a waiver of all fees in that the disclosure of the requested information is in the public interest and will contribute significantly to the public’s understanding of the University. This information is not being sought for commercial purposes.

If you deny any or all of this request, please cite each specific exemption you feel justifies the refusal to release the information and notify me of the appeal procedures available to me under the law.

Thank you for considering my request.

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FOI #26-176 (03-17-26, 3:54 pm)

ER video recording

Name: Abigail Boretto

Affiliation: Withheld.

Location: UConn Health

Request Date Start: 03/13/2026

Request Date End: 03/14/2026

Details: I request video footage surveillance of EMERGENCY ROOM UCONN starting point 8:40 pm on March 13th to 12:15 am on March 14th to include front reception/waiting area, mid-section/triage/ECG area and the S Main hallway area.

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FOI #26-156

SmartProcure Public Records Request to University of Connecticut Health Center For PO/Vendor Information

Name: Misty Ruhlman

Affiliation: Withheld.

Location: UConn Health

Request Date Start: Withheld.

Request Date End: Withheld.

Details: SmartProcure is submitting a public records request to the University of Connecticut Health Center for any and all purchasing records from 12/12/2025 to current. The request is limited to readily available records without physically copying, scanning, or printing paper documents. Any editable electronic document is acceptable.

The specific information requested from your record-keeping system is:

1. Purchase order number. If purchase orders are not used a comparable substitute is acceptable, i.e., invoice, encumbrance, or check number 2. Purchase date 3. Line item details (Detailed description of the purchase) 4. Line item quantity 5. Line item price 6. Vendor ID number, name, address, contact person and their email address

If you would like to let me know what type of financial software you use, I may have report samples that help to determine how, or if, you are able to respond.

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FOI #26-155

UCHC's 203976310 Cybersecurity Capability Maturity Assessment

Name: Lori Desandro

Affiliation: Withheld.

Location: UConn Health

Request Date Start: Withheld.

Request Date End: Withheld.

Details: We hope this message finds you well. Securance Consulting would like to request an electronic copy of entire winning bid that was submitted in response to UCHC’s RFP: 203976310 Cybersecurity Capability Maturity Assessment. We are also requesting any evaluation scores that may be available.

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FOI #26-145

live animals in obstetrics and gynecology (OB/GYN) physician residency training

Name: Kaylie Flaugher

Affiliation: Withheld.

Location: UConn Health

Request Date Start: Withheld.

Request Date End: Withheld.

Details: This is a request for public records made on behalf of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) pursuant to pursuant to the Connecticut Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). C.G.S. § 1-200, et seq.
PETA requests one copy of records from January 1, 2025, to the date this request is processed, that contain any and/or all of the following information with respect to the use of live animals in obstetrics and gynecology (OB/GYN) physician residency training conducted at the University of Connecticut, a third-party training center, and/or a professional organization:

•The number and species of live animals used annually and/or per training course;
•The number and species of animal parts used annually and/or per training course;
•The number of residents who train on live animals annually and/or per training course;
•The number of residents who train on animal parts annually and/or per training course;
•The specific training procedures performed on live animals;
•The specific training procedures performed on animal parts;
•The annual and/or individual training course expenditure for purchasing live animals for the training program; and,
•The annual and/or individual training course expenditure for purchasing animal parts for the training program.

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