S.3898

Imposes minimum staffing requirements and certain reporting requirements on certain long-term care facilities.

Introduced·3/12/26
Introduced Text

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.

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Current
Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
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History

Mar 12

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee