New Jersey S3893 mandates annual reviews of residents' proxy directives in long-term care facilities.

New Jersey S3893 requires long-term care facilities to annually review residents' proxy directives. A "proxy directive" is a written document designating an adult to act as the declarant’s representative if they lose decision-making capacity. The bill defines "long-term care facility" to include nursing homes, assisted living residences, and other specified care homes. The annual review ensures the proxy directive remains accurate and current, though it does not mandate residents to have such a directive. The act takes effect immediately upon enactment.

New Jersey S3893 mandates annual reviews of residents' proxy directives in long-term care facilities.

New Jersey S3893 requires long-term care facilities to annually review residents' proxy directives. A "proxy directive" is a written document designating an adult to act as the declarant’s representative if they lose decision-making capacity. The bill defines "long-term care facility" to include nursing homes, assisted living residences, and other specified care homes. The annual review ensures the proxy directive remains accurate and current, though it does not mandate residents to have such a directive. The act takes effect immediately upon enactment.