Bill > S2891

This bill expands the scope of the Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman. The key provisions include: - Broadening the definition of "long-term care resident" to include all individuals receiving care in long-term care facilities, not just those 60 years of age or older. - Updating the duties and powers of the Ombudsman, including establishing an annual training program for investigative and advocacy staff, volunteer advocates, and state health inspectors. - Enhancing the Ombudsman's ability to investigate and address complaints of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of long-term care residents. - Improving notification and information-sharing requirements related to investigations and findings. - Strengthening protections against retaliation for those who communicate with the Ombudsman's office. - Providing for ongoing legislative review and oversight of the Ombudsman's office.

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/S2891