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NJ Rev Stat § 26:12-19 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:12-19 - Definitions relative to emergency epinephrine administration at youth camps.

26:12-19 Definitions relative to emergency epinephrine administration at youth camps.  3. As used in this act: "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Health. "Member of the youth camp community" means a person who is a camper at, or a staff member of, a youth camp. "Professionally qualified health care provider" means a licensed health care professional whose authorized scope of practice includes the administration of medication, whether independently, or through a joint protocol or standing order from a physician. "Trained designee" means a youth camp staff member who has been trained by the youth camp health director or, if the youth camp health director is not professionally qualified to administer epinephrine, by a professionally qualified health care provider, in the detection of anaphylaxis and the emergency administration of epinephrine using a pre-filled auto-injector mechanism. "Youth camp" means the same as that term is defined by section 3 of P.L.1973, c.375 (C.26:12-3). "Youth camp health director" means and includes a person, 18 years of age or older, who meets the qualifications required by N.J.A.C.8:25-5.2 and who is responsible for the proper medical recordkeeping, care, and treatment of campers at a youth camp. Youth camps that do not have a health director who is a medical professional may use one of the following options: a youth camp health director trained in the emergency administration of epinephrine via a pre-filled auto-injector mechanism by the professionally qualified health care provider responsible for writing the prescription with documentation; an emergency medical technician certified in emergency epinephrine auto-injector administration; or an individual trained in the detection of anaphylaxis and the emergency administration of epinephrine using a pre-filled auto-injector device. "Youth camp operator" means the same as that term is defined by section 3 of P.L.1973, c.375 (C.26:12-3). L.2015, c.231, s.3.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:12-20 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:12-20 - Development of policy.

26:12-20 Development of policy.  4. a. A youth camp operator, as part of a youth camp medical program, and in accordance with the provisions of the "New Jersey Youth Camp Safety Act," P.L.1973, c.375 (C.26:12-1 et seq.) and rules and regulations adopted by the Department of Health pursuant thereto, may develop a policy for the emergency administration of epinephrine via a pre-filled auto-injector mechanism to a member of the youth camp community for anaphylaxis when a professionally qualified health care provider is not immediately available. The policy shall: (1) permit the youth camp health director and trained designees to administer epinephrine via a pre-filled auto-injector mechanism to a member of the youth camp community for whom the youth camp health director or trained designee is responsible, when the youth camp health director or trained designee believes, in good faith, that the member of the youth camp community is having an anaphylactic reaction; and (2) permit the youth camp health director and trained designees, when responsible for the safety of one or more members of the youth camp community, to carry, in a secure but easily accessible location, a supply of pre-filled epinephrine auto-injectors that is prescribed under a standing protocol from a licensed physician or other authorized prescriber. b. If a youth camp develops a policy for the emergency administration of epinephrine via a pre-filled auto-injector mechanism, the youth camp operator, in cooperation with the youth camp health director, shall: (1) maintain and adhere to a standardized training protocol for the emergency administration of epinephrine by trained designees under the youth camp medical program, which training protocol shall be established and administered by a professionally qualified health care provider; (2) ensure that trained designees have satisfactorily completed the training protocol; (3) obtain and maintain a supply of pre-filled epinephrine auto-injectors, pursuant to a standing protocol from a licensed physician or other authorized prescriber, for use by the youth camp health director and trained designees in emergency anaphylaxis situations; and (4) establish protocols and one or more secure locations for the safe and accessible storage of the youth camp's supply of pre-filled epinephrine auto-injectors. L.2015, c.231, s.4.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:12-21 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:12-21 - Immunity from liability, disciplinary action.

26:12-21 Immunity from liability, disciplinary action.  5. A youth camp operator, youth camp health director, trained designee, professionally qualified health care provider, physician, pharmacist, or any other person shall not be subject to civil or criminal liability, or professional disciplinary action, for any act or omission - including the prescription, distribution, or administration of epinephrine - which is undertaken in good faith thereby, in accordance with the provisions of this act. Good faith does not include willful misconduct, gross negligence, or recklessness. L.2015, c.231, s.5.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:12-22 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:12-22 - Construction of act.

26:12-22 Construction of act.  6. Nothing in this act shall be construed to: a. permit a trained designee to perform the duties or fill the position of a licensed medical professional; b. prohibit the administration of a pre-filled epinephrine auto-injector mechanism by a person acting pursuant to a lawful prescription; c. prevent a licensed and qualified member of a health care profession from administering a pre-filled epinephrine auto-injector mechanism if the duties are consistent with the accepted standards of practice applicable to the member's profession;  d. violate the "Athletic Training Licensure Act," P.L.1984, c.203 (C.45:9-37.35 et seq.) in the event that a licensed athletic trainer administers epinephrine to a member of the youth camp community as a trained designee pursuant to this act; or e. require written authorization from a camper's parent or guardian, or from any youth camp staff member, prior to the emergency administration of epinephrine when: (1) there is no identified medical diagnosis involving risk of anaphylaxis on record with the youth camp health director; or (2) there is a medical diagnosis involving risk of anaphylaxis recorded with the youth camp health director, but the pre-filled epinephrine auto-injector was not provided to the youth camp by the camper or by the camper's parent or authorized guardian. L.2015, c.231, s.6.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:13-1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:13-1 - Short title.

26:13-1 Short title.  1. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Emergency Health Powers Act." L.2005,c.222,s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:13-5 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:13-5 - Duties of commissioner relative to public health emergency.

26:13-5 Duties of commissioner relative to public health emergency.  5. Where the commissioner has reasonable grounds to believe a public health emergency exists, the commissioner shall: ascertain the existence of cases of an illness or health condition that may be potential causes of a public health emergency; investigate all such cases for sources of infection and ensure that they are subject to proper control measures; and define the distribution of the illness or health condition. To fulfill these duties, the commissioner shall identify exposed individuals as follows: a. The commissioner shall identify individuals thought to have been exposed to an illness or health condition that may be a potential cause of a public health emergency. b. The commissioner shall counsel and interview such individuals where needed to assist in the positive identification of exposed individuals and develop information relating to the source and spread of the illness or health condition. The information shall include the name and address, including city and county, of any person from whom the illness or health condition may have been contracted and to whom the illness or health condition may have spread. L.2005,c.222,s.5.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:13-8 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:13-8 - Powers of commissioner relative to facilities, property; hearing.

26:13-8 Powers of commissioner relative to facilities, property; hearing.  8. During a state of public health emergency, the commissioner may exercise the following powers over facilities or property: a. Facilities. To close, direct and compel the evacuation of, or to decontaminate or cause to be decontaminated, any facility of which there is reasonable cause to believe that it may endanger the public health.  (1) Concurrent with or within 24 hours of decontamination or closure of a facility, the commissioner shall provide the facility with a written order notifying the facility of: (a) the premises designated for decontamination or closure; (b) the date and time at which the decontamination or closure will commence; (c) a statement of the terms and conditions of the decontamination or closure; (d) a statement of the basis upon which the decontamination or closure is justified; and (e) the availability of a hearing to contest a closure order of a health care facility, as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection. (2) A health care facility subject to a closure order pursuant to this section may request a hearing in the Superior Court to contest the order. Upon receiving a request for a hearing, the court shall fix a date for a hearing. The hearing shall be held within 72 hours of receipt of the request by the court, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays. The court may proceed in a summary manner. At the hearing, the burden of proof shall be on the commissioner to prove by a preponderance of the evidence that the health care facility poses a threat to the public health and the closure order issued by the commissioner is warranted to address the threat. (3) If, upon a hearing, the court finds that the closure of the health care facility is not warranted, the facility shall be released immediately from the closure order and reopened. (4) The manner in which the request for a hearing pursuant to this subsection is filed and acted upon shall be in accordance with the Rules of Court. b. Property. To decontaminate or cause to be decontaminated, or destroy, subject to the payment of reasonable costs as provided for in sections 24 and 25 of this act, any material of which there is reasonable cause to believe that it may endanger the public health. c. In instances involving an overlap agent or toxin that causes a public health emergency, the department and the Department of Agriculture shall be responsible for their roles under their respective jurisdictions. L.2005,c.222,s.8.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:13-10 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:13-10 - Powers of commissioner relative to safe disposal of infectious waste.

26:13-10 Powers of commissioner relative to safe disposal of infectious waste.  10. Notwithstanding the provisions of P.L.1989, c.34 (C.13:1E-48.1 et seq.) to the contrary, during a state of public health emergency the commissioner may exercise in consultation with, and upon the concurrence of, the Commissioner of Environmental Protection, for such period as the state of public health emergency exists, the following powers regarding the safe disposal of infectious waste including, but not limited to, regulated medical waste as defined under P.L.1989, c.34. a. To issue and enforce orders to provide for the safe disposal of infectious waste as may be reasonable and necessary to respond to the public health emergency. Such orders may include, but are not limited to, the collection, storage, handling, destruction, treatment, transportation, and disposal of infectious waste, including specific wastes generated in a home setting or in isolation or quarantine facilities. b. To require any business or facility authorized to collect, store, handle, destroy, treat, transport and dispose of infectious waste under the laws of this State, and any landfill business or other such property, to accept infectious waste, or provide services or the use of the business, facility or property if such action is reasonable and necessary to respond to the public health emergency, as a condition of licensure, authorization or the ability to continue doing business in the State as such a business or facility. The use of the business, facility or property may include transferring the management and supervision of such business, facility or property to the department for a limited or unlimited period of time, but shall not exceed the duration of the public health emergency. c. To procure, by condemnation or otherwise, subject to the payment of reasonable costs as provided for in sections 24 and 25 of this act, any business or facility authorized to collect, store, handle, destroy, treat, transport and dispose of infectious waste under the laws of this State and any landfill business or other such property as may be reasonable and necessary to respond to the public health emergency, with the right to take immediate possession thereof. d. To require that all bags, boxes or other containers for infectious waste shall be clearly identified as containing infectious waste, and if known, the type of infectious waste. L.2005,c.222,s.10.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:13-11 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:13-11 - Powers of commissioner relative to medications, medical supplies; rationing.

26:13-11 Powers of commissioner relative to medications, medical supplies; rationing.  11. a. During a state of public health emergency, the commissioner may purchase, obtain, store, distribute or take for priority redistribution any anti-toxins, serums, vaccines, immunizing agents, antibiotics and other pharmaceutical agents or medical supplies as may be reasonable and necessary to respond to the public health emergency, with the right to take immediate possession thereof. b. If a state of public health emergency results in a Statewide or regional shortage or threatened shortage of any product under subsection a. of this section, the commissioner may issue and enforce orders to control, restrict and regulate by rationing and using quotas, prohibitions on shipments, allocation or other means, the use, sale, dispensing, distribution or transportation of the relevant product necessary to protect the public health, safety and welfare of the people of the State. c. In making rationing or other supply and distribution decisions, the commissioner may give preference to health care providers, disaster response personnel, mortuary staff and such other persons as the commissioner deems appropriate in order to respond to the public health emergency. L.2005,c.222,s.11.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:13-12 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:13-12 - Measures to prevent transmission, exposure.

26:13-12 Measures to prevent transmission, exposure.  12. With respect to a declared state of public health emergency, the commissioner may take all reasonable and necessary measures to prevent the transmission of infectious disease or exposure to toxins or chemicals and apply proper controls and treatment for infectious disease or exposure to toxins or chemicals. L.2005,c.222,s.12.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:13-13 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:13-13 - Orders to submit specimen for diagnostic purposes.

26:13-13 Orders to submit specimen for diagnostic purposes.  13. a. During a state of public health emergency, the commissioner may issue and enforce orders to any person to submit a specimen for physical examinations or tests as may be necessary for the diagnosis or treatment of individuals to prevent the spread of a contagious or possibly contagious disease, except where such actions are reasonably likely to lead to serious harm to the affected person, and to conduct an investigation as authorized under section 5 of this act. b. Any person subject to an order to submit a specimen or for physical examination may request a hearing in the Superior Court to contest such order. The commissioner shall provide notice of the right to contest the order. The court may proceed in a summary manner. At the hearing, the burden of proof shall be on the commissioner to prove by a preponderance of the evidence that the person poses a threat to the public health and that the order issued by the commissioner is warranted to address such threat. c. The commissioner may issue and enforce orders for the isolation or quarantine, pursuant to section 15 of this act, of any person whose refusal of medical examination or testing, or the inability to conduct such medical examination or testing due to the reasonable likelihood of serious harm caused to the person thereby, results in uncertainty regarding whether the person has been exposed to or is infected with a contagious or possibly contagious disease or otherwise poses a danger to public health. L.2005,c.222,s.13.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:13-14 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:13-14 - Powers of commissioner during public health emergency.

26:13-14 Powers of commissioner during public health emergency.  14. During a state of public health emergency, the commissioner may exercise the following powers as necessary to address the public health: a. Require the vaccination of persons as protection against infectious disease and to prevent the spread of a contagious or possibly contagious disease, except as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection. (1) Vaccination may be performed by any person authorized to do so under State law. (2) No vaccine shall be administered without obtaining the informed consent of the person to be vaccinated. (3) To prevent the spread of a contagious or possibly contagious disease, the commissioner may issue and enforce orders for the isolation or quarantine, pursuant to section 15 of this act, of persons who are unable or unwilling to undergo vaccination pursuant to this section. b. Require and specify in consultation with and upon the concurrence of the Department of Environmental Protection and the State Office of Emergency Management, the procedures for the decontamination of persons, personal property, property and facilities exposed to or contaminated with biological agents, chemical weapons or release of nuclear or radiological devices.  c. Require, direct, provide, specify or arrange for the treatment of persons exposed to or infected with disease. (1) Treatment may be administered by any person authorized to do so under State law.  (2) To prevent the spread of a contagious or possibly contagious disease, the commissioner may issue and enforce orders for the isolation or quarantine, pursuant to section 15 of this act, of persons who are unable or unwilling for reasons of health, religion or conscience to undergo treatment pursuant to this section. L.2005,c.222,s.14.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:13-16 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:13-16 - Reinstatement of employment after isolation, quarantine.

26:13-16 Reinstatement of employment after isolation, quarantine.  16. a. Any person who has been placed in isolation or quarantine pursuant to an order of the commissioner and who at the time of quarantine or isolation was in the employ of any public or private employer, other than a temporary position, shall be reinstated to such employment or to a position of like seniority, status and pay, unless the employer's circumstances have so changed as to make it impossible or unreasonable to do so, if the person: (1) receives a certificate of completion of isolation or quarantine issued by the department or the authorized local health department; (2) is still qualified to perform the duties of such position; and (3) makes application for reemployment within 90 days after being released from isolation or quarantine. b. If a public or private employer fails or refuses to comply with the provisions of this section, the Superior Court may, upon the filing of a complaint by the person entitled to the benefits of this section, specifically require the employer to comply with the provisions of this section, and may, as an incident thereto, order the employer to compensate the person for any loss of wages or benefits suffered by reason of the employer's unlawful action. A person claiming to be entitled to the benefits of this section may appear and be represented by counsel, or, upon application to the Attorney General, request that the Attorney General appear and act on his behalf. If the Attorney General is reasonably satisfied that the person so applying is entitled to the benefits, he shall appear and act as attorney for the person in the amicable adjustment of the claim, or in the filing of any complaint and the prosecution thereof. No fees or court costs shall be assessed against a person so applying for the benefits under this section. Attorney fees shall be awarded to the Attorney General or to the counsel for a person entitled to benefits under this section, who prevails in the proceeding. c. The Attorney General may apply to the Superior Court and the court may grant additional relief to persons placed in isolation or quarantine under section 15 of this act, which relief may include, but is not limited to, relief similar to that accorded to military personnel under P.L.1979, c.317 (C.38:23C-1 et seq.). L.2005,c.222,s.16.