New Jersey A3737 mandates hospitals and birthing facilities to show new parents a water safety video before discharge.

New Jersey A3737 requires hospitals and birthing facilities to show new parents a water safety video before discharge. The video, prepared by the Department of Health, covers risks of drowning, the importance of swimming and water safety skills, and safety devices. The video must be shown to new parents and any other adult family members present at the infant's birth. The Commissioner of Health can make the video available electronically. The act takes effect immediately.

New Jersey A3737 mandates hospitals and birthing facilities to show new parents a water safety video before discharge.

New Jersey A3737 requires hospitals and birthing facilities to show new parents a water safety video before discharge. The video, prepared by the Department of Health, covers risks of drowning, the importance of swimming and water safety skills, and safety devices. The video must be shown to new parents and any other adult family members present at the infant's birth. The Commissioner of Health can make the video available electronically. The act takes effect immediately.