Bill
Bill > A4276
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Introduced
06/16/2022
06/16/2022
In Committee
06/16/2022
06/16/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024
01/08/2024
Introduced Session
2022-2023 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 nursing homes to provide annual training to their staff, including certified nurse aides, licensed practical nurses, registered professional nurses, and other healthcare professionals who provide direct care to residents, on issues related to behavioral health. The training program, established by the Commissioner of Health in consultation with the Commissioner of Human Services, must cover sensitivity to behavioral health issues among nursing home residents, information about depression and other psychiatric disorders, and the use of medication to treat those disorders.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health Committee (on 06/16/2022)
Official Document
bill text
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bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/A4276 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/A4500/4276_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/A4500/4276_I1.PDF |
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