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Introduced
01/11/2022
01/11/2022
In Committee
01/11/2022
01/11/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024
01/08/2024
Introduced Session
2022-2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill requires certain hospitals to establish bereavement areas. Under the bill, the Commissioner of Health is to require general hospital licensed pursuant to P.L.1971, c.136 (C.26:2H-1 et seq.) to designate and maintain at least one bereavement area in a private room within the hospital that may be used by individuals who have received upsetting news concerning a family member receiving treatment at the hospital including, but not limited to, notice that the family member has died.
AI Summary
This bill requires certain hospitals licensed under New Jersey law to designate and maintain at least one private bereavement area within the hospital. These areas can be used by individuals who have received upsetting news about a family member receiving treatment at the hospital, including notification of the family member's death. The bill gives the New Jersey Commissioner of Health the authority to enforce this requirement on general hospitals in the state.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health Committee (on 01/11/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/A1510 |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/A2000/1510_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/A2000/1510_I1.PDF |
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