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NJ S3609

NJ S3609
Regulates provision of pharmaceutical services in long-term care facilities.


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Introduced
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024

Introduced Session

2022-2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Regulates provision of pharmaceutical services in long-term care facilities.

AI Summary

This bill regulates the provision of pharmaceutical services in long-term care facilities. It requires each long-term care facility to have a consultant pharmacist and either a provider pharmacist or a director of pharmaceutical services. The bill also mandates the establishment of an interdisciplinary pharmacy and therapeutics committee within each facility, and requires the appointment of a consultant pharmacist who is not affiliated with the facility's director of pharmaceutical services or pharmacist provider. Additionally, the bill directs the Commissioner of Health to adopt necessary rules and regulations to implement the provisions of this act.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee (on 02/16/2023)

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