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NJ S2566

NJ S2566
Requires long-term care facilities and hospitals to maintain minimum supply of personal protective equipment..


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Introduced
06/11/2020
In Committee
09/14/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/11/2022

Introduced Session

2020-2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill requires nursing homes to maintain a certain supply of personal protection equipment for residents. Under the bill, a nursing home is to maintain, at all times, a supply of personal protection equipment that is sufficient to sustain the health care needs of 20 percent of the total number of residents within the nursing home for a reasonable period of time, if there is sufficient personal protection equipment available, either by contribution from a third-party or for purchase at a reasonable cost to the nursing home, and if the purchase of such personal protection equipment is within the financial means of the nursing home. The bill provides that a nursing home is to submit a report biennially to the Department of Health detailing its personal protection equipment inventory. The bill defines "personal protection equipment" to mean equipment, such as gloves, masks, or gowns, which is worn by nursing home residents to minimize the spread of disease.

AI Summary

This bill requires nursing homes to maintain, at all times, a supply of personal protective equipment (PPE) that is sufficient to sustain the health care needs of 20 percent of the total number of residents for a reasonable period of time, if such PPE is available and affordable. Nursing homes must submit a biennial report to the Department of Health detailing their PPE inventory. The bill defines "personal protective equipment" as equipment like gloves, masks, or gowns, worn by nursing home residents to minimize the spread of disease.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (6)

Last Action

Substituted by A4282/4150 (ACS) (on 10/29/2020)

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