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NJ A2792

NJ A2792
Requires long-term care facility to post certain information on its Internet website regarding Office of State Long-Term Care Ombudsman.


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Introduced
02/28/2022
In Committee
02/28/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024

Introduced Session

2022-2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill requires a long-term care facility to post certain information on the facility's Internet website. Under the bill, a long-term care facility is to post on its Internet website information regarding the Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman (ombudsman), which shall include information on the general duties of the ombudsman, the role of the ombudsman in advocating for the residents of the long-term care facility, and the ombudsman's contact information. The bill defines "long-term care facility" to mean a nursing home, assisted living residence, comprehensive personal care home, residential health care facility, or dementia care home licensed pursuant to P.L.1971, c.136 (C.26:2H-1 et seq.).

AI Summary

This bill requires long-term care facilities, which include nursing homes, assisted living residences, and other similar facilities, to post information on their website about the Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman. This information must include the ombudsman's general duties, their role in advocating for residents, and their contact information. The bill also authorizes the Commissioner of Health to adopt regulations to implement these requirements.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health Committee (on 02/28/2022)

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