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Bill > A2269
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Introduced
02/04/2016
02/04/2016
In Committee
02/04/2016
02/04/2016
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2018
01/08/2018
Introduced Session
2016-2017 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. The bill has a delayed effective date of the first day of the seventh month following enactment, but allows the Commissioners of Health and Human Services to take anticipatory administrative action as necessary to implement the bill.
AI Summary
This bill requires nursing homes to provide annual training to their staff, including certified nurse aides, licensed practical nurses, registered professional nurses, and other healthcare professionals who provide direct care to residents, on the care of residents with behavioral health issues. The training program, established by the Commissioners of Health and Human Services, must cover sensitivity to behavioral health issues, information on depression and other psychiatric disorders, and the use of medication to treat those disorders. The bill has a delayed effective date of seven months after enactment, but allows the Commissioners to take necessary administrative actions in advance.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Human Services Committee (on 02/04/2016)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2016/Bills/A2500/2269_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2016/Bills/A2500/2269_I1.PDF |
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