New Jersey S3898 sets minimum staffing and reporting requirements for long-term care facilities specializing in Alzheimer's care.

New Jersey S3898 mandates that long-term care facilities specializing in Alzheimer's disease and related disorders must meet minimum staffing requirements and submit annual reports on antipsychotic medication use to the Department of Health. The Commissioner of Health is tasked with establishing a training program for health care providers, reviewing antipsychotic drug administration practices, and creating a public report on medication usage. The bill also requires facilities to annually certify compliance with memory care practices, including enrichment activities for patients.

New Jersey S3898 sets minimum staffing and reporting requirements for long-term care facilities specializing in Alzheimer's care.

New Jersey S3898 mandates that long-term care facilities specializing in Alzheimer's disease and related disorders must meet minimum staffing requirements and submit annual reports on antipsychotic medication use to the Department of Health. The Commissioner of Health is tasked with establishing a training program for health care providers, reviewing antipsychotic drug administration practices, and creating a public report on medication usage. The bill also requires facilities to annually certify compliance with memory care practices, including enrichment activities for patients.