New Jersey S1345 mandates the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman to assign advocates to long-term care facilities and appropriates funds for this purpose.
New Jersey S1345 requires the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman to assign paid or volunteer advocates to long-term care facilities. These advocates will visit residents to ensure their financial, health, legal, social, and other needs are met. The ombudsman may also establish an annual training program for advocates and other staff. The bill includes an appropriation from the General Fund to support these activities.
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