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Introduced
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
In Committee
05/20/2024
05/20/2024
Crossed Over
05/20/2024
05/20/2024
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2024-2025 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 defines a "long-term care facility" as a facility licensed by the New Jersey Department of Health, and requires each facility to have a consultant pharmacist and either a provider pharmacist or a director of pharmaceutical services. The bill also requires each facility to have an interdisciplinary pharmacy and therapeutics committee, and to appoint a consultant pharmacist who is not affiliated with the facility's director of pharmaceutical services or pharmacist provider. Additionally, the bill grants the Commissioner of Health the authority to adopt rules and regulations to implement its provisions, and states that the act will take effect immediately.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Received in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Health Committee (on 05/20/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S1965 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S2000/1965_R1.HTM |
| Analysis - Statement SHH 3/14/24 | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S2000/1965_S1.PDF |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S2000/1965_I1.HTM |
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