Bill
Bill > S938
summary
Introduced
01/16/2018
01/16/2018
In Committee
06/03/2019
06/03/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2020
01/08/2020
Introduced Session
2018-2019 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, in consultation with the Commissioner of Human Services, to establish a training program for nursing home staff, including certified nurse aides, licensed practical nurses, registered professional nurses, and other healthcare professionals who provide direct care to nursing home residents with behavioral health issues. The training program must cover topics such as sensitivity to behavioral health issues, information about depression and other psychiatric disorders, and the use of medication to treat those disorders. Nursing homes are required to provide this training annually to their staff.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Reported from Senate Committee, 2nd Reading (on 06/03/2019)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/S1000/938_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/S1000/938_I1.PDF |
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