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NJ A5012
NJ A5012Requires long-term care facilities to develop person-centered care plans for residents and establishes right to certain forms of visitation for long-term care residents.
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Introduced
01/10/2023
01/10/2023
In Committee
01/10/2023
01/10/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024
01/08/2024
Introduced Session
2022-2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Requires long-term care facilities to develop person-centered care plans for residents and establishes right to certain forms of visitation for long-term care residents.
AI Summary
This bill requires long-term care facilities in New Jersey to develop person-centered care plans for residents and establishes the right for residents to have at least two "essential caregivers" who can visit them in person during a declared emergency or an outbreak, epidemic, or pandemic of an infectious disease. The bill defines "essential caregivers" as persons selected by the resident or their legal representative, which can include family members, friends, or other individuals. The bill also sets requirements for the duration of essential caregiver visits, posting of resident rights, and protocols that facilities must follow regarding essential caregivers.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Aging and Senior Services Committee (on 01/10/2023)
Bill Topics
Health
- ‐ Communicable Diseases
- ‐ Long-term Care and Elderly Issues
- ‐ Regulation of Doctors and Health Facilities
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/A5012 | 12/15/2022 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/A5500/5012_I1.HTM | 02/18/2023 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/A9999/5012_I1.HTM | 01/11/2023 |
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