Bill
Bill > A5416
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Introduced
03/06/2025
03/06/2025
In Committee
03/06/2025
03/06/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill regulates medication administration in certain residential facilities. Under the bill, no medication is to be administered through a day program or a community-based residential program unless the medication is administered by a nurse or by a certified medication aide who works under the direct supervision of a nurse. The bill defines "community-based residential program" to mean a group home or supervised apartment, which is licensed and regulated by the Department of Human Services. "Day program" means a program that is certified to provide day habilitation services or sheltered workshops for individuals with developmental disabilities. The bill provides that, in the case of an individual, who is under the supervision of a parent or legal guardian and who requires his or her medication to be administered and managed by a nurse or by a certified medication aide who works under the direct supervision of a nurse, the individual is not to be admitted to the day program or community-based residential program, unless the individual's parent or legal guardian provides the program's chief nurse medical documentation containing comprehensive and specific medication instructions and dosages pertaining to the individual. Further, in the case of an individual who has been admitted to a day program or community-based residential program, who is under the supervision of a parent or legal guardian, and who requires his or her medication to be administered and managed by a nurse or by a certified medication aide who works under the direct supervision of a nurse, as a condition of the individual's permission to continue to participate in the day program or community-based residential program, the individual's parent or legal guardian shall provide the program's chief nurse medical documentation containing comprehensive and specific medication instructions and dosages pertaining to the individual, whenever the individual's medication or dosage is changed by a health care professional.
AI Summary
This bill regulates medication administration in day programs and community-based residential programs serving individuals with developmental disabilities by establishing strict guidelines for medication management. The bill defines key terms such as "certified medication aide" (a credentialed individual from the Department of Health), "day program" (a service for individuals with developmental disabilities), and "community-based residential program" (a group home or supervised apartment licensed by the Department of Human Services). Under the bill's provisions, medications can only be administered by a registered or licensed practical nurse, or by a certified medication aide working directly under a nurse's supervision. For individuals under parental or legal guardian supervision, the bill requires that the program's chief nurse receive comprehensive medical documentation detailing medication instructions and dosages before the individual can be admitted or continue participating in the program. Additionally, if a healthcare professional changes an individual's medication or dosage, the parent or guardian must promptly provide updated medical documentation to the program's chief nurse. The Department of Human Services is authorized to adopt necessary rules and regulations to implement the bill, which will take effect immediately upon enactment.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health Committee (on 03/06/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A5416 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A5500/5416_I1.HTM |
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