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Introduced
05/09/2024
05/09/2024
In Committee
05/09/2024
05/09/2024
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 enhances oversight of New Jersey's three State veterans' memorial homes by requiring the Department of Health and the Division of Veterans' Healthcare Services to implement stricter regulations. Specifically, each memorial home must create and follow a plan to control infections and respond to outbreaks, and all staff must receive comprehensive training on crucial practices like hand hygiene, using personal protective equipment (PPE), which includes items like gloves and masks used to prevent the spread of germs, proper cleaning, and managing infections. Furthermore, the bill mandates annual financial audits and at least one unannounced inspection per year for each home to ensure these new rules are being followed, adding a requirement that administrators have prior experience in a clinical setting, meaning direct patient care.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee (on 05/09/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S3169 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S3500/3169_I1.HTM |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S3500/3169_I1.HTM |
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