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NJ A2649

NJ A2649
Requires nursing homes to provide training to staff in behavioral health issues.


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Introduced
02/13/2020
In Committee
06/02/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/11/2022

Introduced Session

2020-2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill requires the Commissioner of Health, in consultation with the Commissioner of Human Services, to establish a training program for nursing home staff (certified nurse aides, licensed practical nurses, registered professional nurses, and other health care professionals who provide direct care to nursing home residents) in the care of residents who have behavioral health issues. The training program would include, but not be limited to: sensitivity to behavioral health issues among residents of nursing homes; information about depression and other psychiatric disorders, as appropriate; and the use of medication to treat those disorders. The bill requires nursing homes to provide the training annually.

AI Summary

This bill requires the Commissioner of Health, in consultation with the Commissioner of Human Services, to establish a training program for nursing home staff (certified nurse aides, licensed practical nurses, registered professional nurses, and other health care professionals who provide direct care to nursing home residents) on the care of residents with behavioral health issues. The training program must cover topics such as sensitivity to behavioral health issues, information about depression and other psychiatric disorders, and the use of medication to treat those disorders. Nursing homes are required to provide this training to their staff annually.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Reported out of Assembly Committee, 2nd Reading (on 06/02/2021)

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