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NJ S3879

NJ S3879
Requires biennial inspection of nursing homes and assisted living facilities.


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Introduced
05/22/2023
In Committee
05/22/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024

Introduced Session

2022-2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill requires biennial inspection of nursing homes and assisted living facilities. The bill provides that, within 180 days following the bill's effective date, the Department of Health (department) is to establish uniform care and operating procedures and standards for nursing homes and assisted living facilities in this State. The department of is to conduct biennial, on-site inspections of nursing homes and assisted living facilities to ensure that nursing homes and assisted living facilities in this State operate in accordance with procedures and standards promulgated by the department. The department is to conduct such other periodic reviews of nursing homes and assisted living facilities as deemed necessary by the Commissioner of Health. Finally, the department is to post on its Internet website each inspection report prepared following an inspection of a nursing home or assisted living facility that is performed pursuant to the bill's provisions.

AI Summary

This bill requires biennial (every two years) inspection of nursing homes and assisted living facilities in New Jersey. Within 180 days of the bill's effective date, the Department of Health must establish uniform care and operating procedures and standards for these facilities. The Department must conduct these on-site inspections to ensure the facilities are operating according to the established standards, and may conduct additional periodic reviews as deemed necessary by the Commissioner of Health. The Department is also required to post each inspection report on its website.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee (on 05/22/2023)

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