Bill > A5457

This bill requires the Commissioner of Corrections, working together with the Department of Health and Human Services, to conduct a comprehensive study on the quality of healthcare services in correctional facilities within the state. The study will focus on three key areas: first, analyzing the average response and resolution times for health-related concerns or medical requests made by incarcerated individuals; second, evaluating the daily medical staff visits for managing pain, addressing acute discomfort, or providing overall patient care for illnesses or serious injuries; and third, identifying and understanding any gaps in the quality of medical services provided to inmates and the underlying reasons for these gaps. Within one year of the bill's effective date, the commissioner must submit a detailed written report to the Governor and Legislature, outlining the study's findings and proposing potential legislative recommendations to improve healthcare services in correctional facilities. The bill aims to ensure better healthcare monitoring and potential improvements for incarcerated individuals by systematically examining the current state of medical services in these facilities.

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https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A5457