New Jersey A882 expands oversight and regulation of long-term care facilities, including enhanced infection control protocols and outbreak response.

New Jersey A882 expands oversight and regulation of long-term care facilities, focusing on improving resident health and safety. The bill requires long-term care facilities to develop outbreak response plans, including enhanced infection control protocols, comprehensive training programs, and regular emergency preparedness drills. The Commissioner of Health is to establish Mission Critical Long-Term Care Teams to identify facilities needing progressive oversight and direct intervention.

New Jersey A882 expands oversight and regulation of long-term care facilities, including enhanced infection control protocols and outbreak response.

New Jersey A882 expands oversight and regulation of long-term care facilities, focusing on improving resident health and safety. The bill requires long-term care facilities to develop outbreak response plans, including enhanced infection control protocols, comprehensive training programs, and regular emergency preparedness drills. The Commissioner of Health is to establish Mission Critical Long-Term Care Teams to identify facilities needing progressive oversight and direct intervention.