New Jersey A1321 mandates the Department of Health to update its Pandemic Influenza Plan to address long-term and large-scale outbreaks.

New Jersey A1321 requires the Department of Health to revise its Pandemic Influenza Plan to cover long-running and large-scale outbreaks. The revised plan must address federal preparedness standards, outline roles and responsibilities of state agencies, coordinate with local health departments, and establish crisis care standards. The plan will also incorporate strategies to address health equity gaps identified during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Department will solicit input from the Governor’s Office, local health departments, and other stakeholders.

New Jersey A1321 mandates the Department of Health to update its Pandemic Influenza Plan to address long-term and large-scale outbreaks.

New Jersey A1321 requires the Department of Health to revise its Pandemic Influenza Plan to cover long-running and large-scale outbreaks. The revised plan must address federal preparedness standards, outline roles and responsibilities of state agencies, coordinate with local health departments, and establish crisis care standards. The plan will also incorporate strategies to address health equity gaps identified during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Department will solicit input from the Governor’s Office, local health departments, and other stakeholders.