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FOI #26-306 (04-30-26, 9:34 am)

video footage of garage 3 leverl 2 requested for 4-28-2026 from 6:42am to 5:15pm

Name: Heather Sperry

Affiliation: UCONN Health Center

Location: UConn Health

Request Date Start: 04/28/2026

Request Date End: 04/28/2026

Details: My car was vandalized in the employee parking garage at UConn Health on 4-28-2026. I am requesting the camera footage for the hours of 6:42am to 5:15 pm on 4-28-2026 pointing toward the ramp after employee's badge swipe in and turn right into the garage so I can view the incident. Police report number 2600031216. Police report was filed and I am waiting for the outcome, but I do not feel safe in the employee parking garage based on ongoing harassment and retaliation.

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FOI #26-305 (04-30-26, 7:20 am)

HR complaints, reports, emails between staff , text messagesfull copy of human resources file related to Heather Sperry

Name: Heather Sperry

Affiliation: UConn Health Center and UConn School of Dental Medicine

Location: UConn Health

Request Date Start: 01/01/2024

Request Date End: 04/30/2026

Details: Requesting the following related to me (name Heather Sperry, Clinical practice Manager in the School of Dental Medicine at UConn Health.
1. Copies of all employee complaints that have been submitted and sent on paper or electronically or by email to and from the department of OIE, labor relations, human resources, Dean Lepowsky, Jessica Deleppo, Dr. Sophia Saeed.
2 Copies of all emails that reference Heather Sperry related to complaints, conduct, concenrs, perceived retaliation, perceived targeting sent to and from Jessica Deleppo, Dr. Sophia Saeed, Dean Lepowsky, Michelle Hussey, Bibi Mayalall, Tiffany Torres, Adriana Barnett, June Staple, Pamela Miles, Stephen Eischstedt, Josefina Ruiz, Daisey Alicea, Elaine Chojnowski, Elissa Nagle, John Brigada, Jean Morningstar, Shawn Brown, Dawn Thomas, Bill Garrity, Diane Ferguson, Lauren Hurley, Andrea Gist, June Staple, Edlira Mullaj, Allysa Ramirez, and any and all anonomys complaints that have come in since 1-1-2024 including ones that have not been addressed yet
2. I am requesting copies of all exit interviews for staff that transferrred, retured or were dropped during their working test period during this timeframe for employees that reported to me in the dental call denter and dental financial dertment.
3. I am requesting copies text messages sent about me related to work from the work phones of Dean Lepowsky, Jessica Deleppo and the personal cell phones of Tiffany Torres Jalbert and Pamela Miles.
4. I am requesting copies of all Teams messages where my bname is mentioned for the same employees listed above.
5. I am also requesting a copy of my complete Human resources file.

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FOI #26-298

ACGME Communications and Policy Revision Records

Name: John Creegan

Affiliation: Withheld.

Location: UConn Health

Request Date Start: Withheld.

Request Date End: Withheld.

Details: Pursuant to the Connecticut Freedom of Information Act, C.G.S. § 1-200 et seq., I request access to the following public records. This request includes two categories, set forth below.

PART A: ACGME-Related Institutional Communications (July 1, 2017 – September 30, 2021)
I request all records, including but not limited to emails, memoranda, reports, and meeting materials, that:
1. Reference or discuss ACGME resident surveys, evaluations, or accreditation review processes;
2. Discuss guidance, instruction, or communication to residents regarding completion of ACGME surveys or evaluations;
3. Reference accreditation status, citations, warnings, or Areas for Improvement.
This request includes records involving the following individuals in any capacity (sender, recipient, copied, or referenced):
– Dr. Surita Rao
– Dr. Deborah Forrest
– Dr. Jonathan Covault
– Dr. Steven Angus
– Dr. Wendy Miller
– Dr. Jacqueline Nissen
– Dr. David Steffens
– Terri Carrier
– Suzanne Treviso
This request also includes agendas, minutes, summaries, or notes from faculty, leadership, or administrative meetings during this period that reference ACGME surveys, accreditation, or resident feedback.
For purposes of reasonable search, relevant keywords may include: “ACGME,” “resident survey,” “accreditation,” “citation,” “AFI,” “Area for Improvement,” and “site visit.”

PART B: Policy Revision — Discrimination, Harassment, and Related Interpersonal Violence (March 4, 2026)
I request the following records:
4. All drafts, memoranda, meeting minutes, committee notes, and internal correspondence relating to the revision of UConn Health’s Policy Against Discrimination, Harassment, and Related Interpersonal Violence that took effect on or about March 4, 2026, including records reflecting the basis for and timing of the revision;
5. Records identifying the individual(s) and/or office(s) that initiated, requested, reviewed, or approved the revision;
6. Records reflecting whether the revision was undertaken in connection with any complaint, investigation, audit, or external inquiry, including but not limited to matters involving the Graduate Medical Education Office or the Office for Inclusion and Civil Rights;
7. A copy of the policy immediately prior to the March 4, 2026 revision and the revised version, if not already publicly available.

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FOI #26-280 (04-20-26, 11:37 am)

Media Buying and Consulting Services RFP # MF012926

Name: Ryland Holdren

Affiliation: Withheld.

Location: UConn Health

Request Date Start: 01/29/2026

Request Date End: 02/26/2026

Details: I am submitting a records request regarding Media Buying and Consulting Services RFP # MF012926.

I am requesting:

Top 3 scoring submitted proposals
Scoring and evaluation sheets
Awarded contract(s)


Could you please confirm receipt of this request and provide an estimated timeframe for response? If there are any costs associated, kindly let me know in advance.

If I’ve reached out to the wrong person or department, I’d greatly appreciate it if you could direct me to the appropriate contact.


Thank you for your time and assistance. Please let me know if you need any additional information to process this request.

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FOI #26-251

UCHC-206851383

Name:

Affiliation: Withheld.

Location: UConn Health

Request Date Start: Withheld.

Request Date End: Withheld.

Details: The purpose of this letter is to request publicly available information under regulations associated with open access to public information, such as laws created and enacted by the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). To help us with research for our RFP Database, OPEN MINDS is formally requesting the following information for the solicitation/Request for Proposal referenced below:

SOLICITATION NUMBER: UCHC-206851383
SOLICITATION TITLE: Connecticut Seeks Web-Based CDM & Revenue Capture Tool Services
SOLICITATION DUE DATE: November 3, 2025

Please provide*:
• Name, contact person, mailing address, e-mail address, and telephone number of the organization(s) awarded a contract because of this solicitation.
• Contract award date
• Contract award period
• Contract award amount
• List of additional organizations that responded to this RFP.

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FOI #26-245

BONESUPPORT / CERAMENT G Purchasing Records

Name: Mats Sodergren

Affiliation: Withheld.

Location: UConn Health

Request Date Start: Withheld.

Request Date End: Withheld.

Details: Pursuant to the Connecticut Freedom of Information Act, Connecticut General Statutes §1-200 et seq., I am requesting access to and/or copies of the following records held by UConn Health / John Dempsey Hospital / University of Connecticut Health Center:
1. All purchase orders, invoices, receipts, and payment records relating to the acquisition of CERAMENT G (also known as CERAMENT|G) and/or CERAMENT BVF from BONESUPPORT INC or BONESUPPORT AB, for the period 1 January 2022 through the date of this request.
2. All contracts, vendor agreements, or supply chain agreements between UConn Health and BONESUPPORT INC or BONESUPPORT AB, for the same period.
3. All value analysis committee (VAC) or equivalent supply chain or formulary committee records referencing CERAMENT G, CERAMENT BVF, or BONESUPPORT, for the same period.
4. Records reflecting total quantities (units) of CERAMENT G or CERAMENT BVF received at or used within UConn Health facilities, for the same period.
The relevant ICD-10-PCS procedure code is XW0V0P7. The relevant HCPCS pass-through code is C1602.
Please provide records electronically where possible. If any records are withheld, please cite the applicable exemption under CGS §1-210 for each withheld record and advise me of my right to appeal to the Connecticut FOIA Commission.

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FOI #26-242 (04-2-26, 12:01 pm)

General Surgery

Name: Sadie Jacobs

Affiliation: Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine

Location: UConn Health

Request Date Start: 01/01/2023

Request Date End: 04/02/2026

Details: Scope:
1. The current version(s) of all Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) protocols related to the training of general surgery residents, all annual and triennial reviews associated with those protocol(s), communications to and from the IACUC regarding those protocol(s) or review(s), and IACUC meeting minutes during which those protocol(s) or review(s) were discussed.
2. The current version(s) of all IACUC protocols related to Advanced Trauma Operative Management (ATOM) courses, all annual and triennial reviews associated with those protocol(s), communications to and from the IACUC regarding those protocol(s) or review(s), and IACUC meeting minutes during which those protocol(s) or review(s) were discussed.
3. Documents that include schedules related to the use of animals for training general surgery residents.
4. Documents that include schedules that involve the use of animals in conducting ATOM courses.
5. Documents related to the purchase, acquisition, or transfer of animals for use in training general surgery residents.
6. Documents related to the purchase, acquisition, or transfer of animals for use in conducting ATOM courses.
7. Veterinary and animal care records, intake forms, physical examination records, necropsy reports, and adverse event documents related to the use of animals for training general surgery residents.
8. Veterinary and animal care records, intake forms, physical examination records, necropsy reports, and adverse event documents related to the use of animals in conducting ATOM courses.
9. All photographs and video footage related to the use of animals in training general surgery residents.
10. All photographs and video footage related to the use of animals in conducting ATOM courses.

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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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