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NJ A4276

NJ A4276
Requires nursing homes to provide training to staff in behavioral health issues.


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Introduced
06/16/2022
In Committee
06/16/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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)

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