New Jersey A3793 mandates health care facilities to screen workers and responders for COVID-19-related PTSD symptoms.

New Jersey A3793 requires health care facilities to establish procedures for screening health care workers and first responders for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms related to the COVID-19 pandemic. These screenings must occur upon intake for inpatient or outpatient services. Facilities must avoid redundant screenings unless clinically appropriate. Workers and responders have the right to refuse screening. If a positive screening occurs, facilities must offer assistance with referrals to treatment resources and provide links to informational resources.

New Jersey A3793 mandates health care facilities to screen workers and responders for COVID-19-related PTSD symptoms.

New Jersey A3793 requires health care facilities to establish procedures for screening health care workers and first responders for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms related to the COVID-19 pandemic. These screenings must occur upon intake for inpatient or outpatient services. Facilities must avoid redundant screenings unless clinically appropriate. Workers and responders have the right to refuse screening. If a positive screening occurs, facilities must offer assistance with referrals to treatment resources and provide links to informational resources.