Bill
Bill > A417
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill requires the Commissioner of Health, in consultation with the Commissioner of Human Services, to establish a training program for nursing home staff (certified nurse aides, licensed practical nurses, registered professional nurses, and other health care professionals who provide direct care to nursing home residents) in the care of residents who have behavioral health issues. The training program would include, but not be limited to: sensitivity to behavioral health issues among residents of nursing homes; information about depression and other psychiatric disorders, as appropriate; and the use of medication to treat those disorders. The bill requires nursing homes to provide the training annually.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Commissioner of Health, working with the Commissioner of Human Services, to create a training program for all nursing home staff who directly care for residents, including certified nurse aides (CNAs), licensed practical nurses (LPNs), and registered professional nurses (RNs). This training will focus on understanding and caring for residents with behavioral health issues, which refers to mental health conditions like depression or other psychiatric disorders, and will cover topics such as being sensitive to these issues and the appropriate use of medication. Nursing homes must then provide this training to their staff every year to ensure they are equipped to handle these situations.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Aging and Human Services Committee (on 01/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A417 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A0500/417_I1.HTM |
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