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Introduced
04/15/2024
04/15/2024
In Committee
04/15/2024
04/15/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill increases the regulation of State veterans' memorial homes. Under the bill, the Department of Health and the Division of Veterans' Healthcare Services are to: (1) require each State veterans' memorial home to develop and implement an infection control and outbreak response plan; (2) require all State veterans' memorial home staff members to receive adequate training on proper hand hygiene, the usage of personal protection equipment, environmental cleaning, infection control, and outbreak management; (3) conduct an annual financial audit of each State veterans' memorial home; and (4) perform at least one unannounced inspection of each State veterans' memorial home each year to verify compliance with the bill's provisions. The bill defines "personal protective equipment" to mean any items commonly used to protect an individual from bacterial or viral infections, including, but not limited to, disinfecting wipes, disposable gloves, disposable gowns, face shields, N95 face masks, surgical masks, or parts thereof. Currently, the three State veterans' memorial homes are the following: the New Jersey Veterans' Memorial Home-Menlo Park; the New Jersey Veterans' Memorial Home-Vineland, and the New Jersey Veterans' Memorial Home-Paramus.
AI Summary
This bill increases the regulation of State veterans' memorial homes. It requires the Department of Health and the Division of Veterans' Healthcare Services to: (1) mandate each home to develop and implement an infection control and outbreak response plan; (2) ensure all staff receive training on proper hygiene, personal protective equipment usage, cleaning, infection control, and outbreak management; (3) conduct annual financial audits of each home; and (4) perform at least one unannounced inspection of each home per year to verify compliance. The bill also defines "personal protective equipment" as items like gloves, gowns, and masks used to protect against bacterial or viral infections.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee (on 04/15/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A4179 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A4500/4179_I1.HTM |
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