New Jersey A1321 mandates the Department of Health to update its Pandemic Influenza Plan.

New Jersey A1321 requires the Department of Health to revise its Pandemic Influenza Plan to cover long-running and large-scale pandemic influenzas. The plan must address federal preparedness capabilities, outline state agency roles, coordinate with local health departments, and establish crisis care standards. The Department of Health will solicit input from the Governor’s Office, local health departments, and other stakeholders. The plan will be regularly reviewed and updated, and used for emergency response training exercises.

New Jersey A1321 mandates the Department of Health to update its Pandemic Influenza Plan.

New Jersey A1321 requires the Department of Health to revise its Pandemic Influenza Plan to cover long-running and large-scale pandemic influenzas. The plan must address federal preparedness capabilities, outline state agency roles, coordinate with local health departments, and establish crisis care standards. The Department of Health will solicit input from the Governor’s Office, local health departments, and other stakeholders. The plan will be regularly reviewed and updated, and used for emergency response training exercises.