S.72

Directs DOH to develop standardized perinatal health curriculum for community health workers.

Introduced·1/9/24
Introduced Text

New Jersey S72 mandates the Department of Health to create a standardized perinatal health curriculum for community health workers.

New Jersey S72 requires the Department of Health to develop a standardized curriculum for community health workers, focusing on perinatal health. The curriculum will cover various topics including alcohol and substance use during pregnancy, maternal medical conditions, premature births, cesarean sections, labor and delivery, infant mortality, breastfeeding, and perinatal mood disorders. It will also include information on shared decision making, informed consent, and available resources for women.

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Where it stands

Current
Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

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History

Jan 9, 2024

Senate

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