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NJ Rev Stat § 26:2H-12.2d (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:2H-12.2d - Provision of information by health care professional, immunity from civil liability.

26:2H-12.2d Provision of information by health care professional, immunity from civil liability.  16. a. A health care professional employed by or practicing at a health care entity shall promptly notify the person at the entity, who is designated by that entity, if the health care professional is in possession of information which reasonably indicates that another health care professional who is employed by or practicing at the entity has demonstrated an impairment, gross incompetence or unprofessional conduct which would present an imminent danger to an individual patient or to the public health, safety or welfare. b. A health care professional who provides information pursuant to this section, in good faith and without malice, shall not be liable for civil damages in any cause of action arising out of the provision of such information. c. The reporting requirement in this section shall be in addition to the reporting requirement for health care professionals established in section 12 of P.L.2005, c.83 (C.45:1-37). L.2005,c.83,s.16.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:2H-12.3 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:2H-12.3 - Hospital respite care program

26:2H-12.3. Hospital respite care program  A general hospital which has had an average of 20% or more of its beds vacant on weekends over a six month period may apply to the Commissioner of Health for permission to establish a hospital respite care program for senior citizens. Under such a program, otherwise empty hospital facilities, in a section separate from medical and surgical patients, shall be used to provide shelter, food, recreation and supervision to senior citizens age 65 or older who are ordinarily dependent upon family members or others for their care. The purpose of the hospital respite care program is to provide quality care to the elderly while enabling those who ordinarily care for an elderly person to be temporarily relieved of the stress of this responsibility. A hospital having an overall vacancy rate in excess of 20% over a six month period may also apply to the commissioner for permission to offer this service on weekdays for periods determined by the commissioner.  L. 1986, c. 11, s. 1.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:2H-12.4 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:2H-12.4 - Application procedure for hospital respite care program.

26:2H-12.4 Application procedure for hospital respite care program.  2. A hospital applying for permission to establish a hospital respite care program is not required to apply for a certificate of need pursuant to section 7 of P.L.1971, c.136 (C.26:2H-7) and is required to demonstrate only that it has the vacancy rate required by this act and adequate staff to serve the number of senior citizens it proposes to accept.  L.1986,c.11,s.2; amended 1998, c.43, s.13.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:2H-12.5 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:2H-12.5 - Rules, regulations

26:2H-12.5. Rules, regulations  The Commissioner of Health shall, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L. 1968, c. 410 (C. 52:14B-1 et seq.), promulgate such rules and regulations as may be necessary to effectuate the purposes of this act.  L. 1986, c. 11, s. 3.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:2H-12.6 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:2H-12.6 - Care of newborn children.

26:2H-12.6 Care of newborn children.  1. The governing body of a health care facility licensed in this State pursuant to P.L.1971, c.136 (C.26:2H-1 et seq.) which provides health care services to newborn children shall adopt policies and procedures which ensure that newborn children, including newborn children with disabilities, receive a level of nourishment and medical care consistent with accepted medical standards.  If a federal statute or regulation requires that the State submit its regulations and policy to the federal government for approval in order to qualify for federal funding, then the Department of Health shall so comply.  L.1987, c.49, s.1; amended 2017, c.131, s.96.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:2H-12.6a (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:2H-12.6a - Preparation, distribution of resource guide providing information on child abuse, neglect.

26:2H-12.6a Preparation, distribution of resource guide providing information on child abuse, neglect.  1. a. The Department of Children and Families, in consultation with the Department of Health, shall prepare a resource guide in both English and Spanish which provides information on child abuse and neglect to all parents of newborn infants born in this State. The resource guide shall be distributed to each parent present during the infant's birth, by the personnel at a hospital or birthing facility, prior to the mother's discharge, as part of the hospital or birthing facility's discharge procedures. b. The resource guide shall include information on the signs of child abuse and neglect, the services provided by the State which help in preventing child abuse and neglect, including the availability of home visitation resources, the legal ramifications of abusing or neglecting a child, and tips on child safety. c. The department shall distribute the resource guide, at no charge, to all the hospitals and birthing facilities in the State. The department shall update the resource guide as necessary, and shall make additional copies of the resource guide available to health care providers upon request. d. In addition to the resource guide prepared pursuant to subsection a. of this section, the department, in consultation with the Department of Health, shall prepare a pamphlet in both English and Spanish that includes information on the prevention of shaken baby syndrome and detailed suggestions for how to cope with a crying baby. The pamphlet shall be distributed to each parent present during the infant's birth, by the personnel at a hospital or birthing facility, prior to the mother's discharge, as part of the hospital or birthing facility's discharge procedures. The department shall: distribute the pamphlet, at no charge, to all hospitals and birthing facilities in the State; update the pamphlet as necessary; and make additional copies of the pamphlet available to health care providers upon request. L.1998, c.136, s.1; amended 2006, c.47, s.109; 2010, c.67; 2012, c.17, s.181.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:2H-12.6b (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:2H-12.6b - Definitions relative to emergency contraception for sexual assault victims.

26:2H-12.6b Definitions relative to emergency contraception for sexual assault victims.  1. As used in P.L.2005, c.50 (C.26:2H-12.6b et seq.): "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Health. "Division on Women" means the Division on Women in the Department of Children and Families. "Emergency care to sexual assault victims" means a medical examination, procedure, or service provided by an emergency health care facility to a sexual assault victim following an alleged sexual offense. "Emergency contraception" means one or more prescription drugs to prevent pregnancy, used separately or in combination, administered to or self-administered by a patient within a medically recommended time after sexual intercourse, dispensed for that purpose in accordance with professional standards of practice and determined to be safe by the United States Food and Drug Administration. "Emergency health care facility" means a general hospital or satellite emergency department licensed pursuant to P.L.1971, c.136 (C.26:2H-1 et seq.). "Medically and factually accurate and objective" means verified or supported by the weight of research conducted in compliance with accepted scientific methods and standards, published in peer-reviewed journals and recognized as accurate and objective by leading professional organizations and agencies with relevant expertise in the field of obstetrics and gynecology. "Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner program" means the Statewide Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner program in the Division of Criminal Justice in the Department of Law and Public Safety, established pursuant to P.L.2001, c.81 (C.52:4B-50 et seq.). "Sexual assault victim" means a female who alleges or is alleged to have suffered a personal, physical, or psychological injury as a result of a sexual offense. "Sexual offense" means sexual assault and aggravated sexual assault as set forth in N.J.S.2C:14-2, criminal sexual contact and aggravated criminal sexual contact as set forth in N.J.S.2C:14-3, fourth degree lewdness as set forth in subsection b. of N.J.S.2C:14-4 and endangering the welfare of a child by engaging in sexual conduct which would impair or debauch the morals of the child as set forth in N.J.S.2C:24-4. L.2005, c.50, s.1; amended 2012, c.16, s.45; 2012, c.17, s.182.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:2H-12.6c (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:2H-12.6c - Provision of emergency care to sexual assault victim.

26:2H-12.6c Provision of emergency care to sexual assault victim.  2. An emergency health care facility shall provide emergency care to a sexual assault victim. It shall be the standard of care for an emergency health care facility to: a. provide each sexual assault victim with medically and factually accurate and objective oral and written information about emergency contraception and sexually transmitted diseases, as provided for in section 4 of this act; b. orally inform each sexual assault victim of her option to be provided emergency contraception at the health care facility; and c. provide emergency contraception to the sexual assault victim, upon her request, unless contraindicated. If the emergency contraceptive is in the form of pills, the provision of the emergency contraception shall include the initial dose that the victim may take at the emergency health care facility, as well as the follow-up dose that the victim can self-administer later. An emergency health care facility shall not be required to provide emergency contraception to a sexual assault victim who is pregnant. L.2005,c.50,s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:2H-12.6d (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:2H-12.6d - Policies, procedures concerning personnel training.

26:2H-12.6d Policies, procedures concerning personnel training.  3. An emergency health care facility shall have written policies and procedures to ensure that all personnel who provide care or information to a sexual assault victim: a. are trained to provide medically and factually accurate and objective information about emergency contraception and sexually transmitted diseases to a sexual assault victim; and b. provide that information to a sexual assault victim. L.2005,c.50,s.3.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:2H-12.6e (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:2H-12.6e - Written information relative to emergency contraception for sexual assault victims.

26:2H-12.6e Written information relative to emergency contraception for sexual assault victims.  4. a. The commissioner, in collaboration with the Director of the Division on Women, the New Jersey Coalition Against Sexual Assault, and the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner program, shall develop, prepare, and produce, in quantities sufficient to comply with the purposes of P.L.2005, c.50 (C.26:2H-12.6b et seq.), written information relating to: emergency contraception for the prevention of pregnancy in sexual assault victims; and sexually transmitted diseases. b. The information shall be clearly written and readily comprehensible in a culturally competent manner, as the commissioner, in collaboration with the Division on Women, the New Jersey Coalition Against Sexual Assault, and the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner program, deems necessary to inform a sexual assault victim. The information shall explain: (1) the nature of emergency contraception, the effectiveness of emergency contraception in preventing pregnancy, where emergency contraception can be obtained, and treatment options; and (2) the symptoms and effects of sexually transmitted diseases, and treatment options. c. The information shall be distributed to all hospital and satellite emergency departments in the State for use in those facilities pursuant to P.L.2005, c.50. L.2005, c.50, s.4; amended 2012, c.16, s.46.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:2H-12.6f (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:2H-12.6f - Responsibilities of commissioner concerning compliance.

26:2H-12.6f Responsibilities of commissioner concerning compliance.  5. a. The commissioner shall: (1) investigate every complaint of noncompliance with the provisions of P.L.2005, c.50 (C.26:2H-12.6b et seq.) by an emergency health care facility, including the failure of a facility to provide the services required by P.L.2005, c.50; (2) determine whether the complaint is substantiated, and if so, what action shall be taken by the emergency health care facility or commissioner to address the complaint; (3) notify the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner program of all substantiated complaints; (4) compile the substantiated complaints; (5) analyze the substantiated complaints, at least annually, to determine if there is any pattern of failure to provide services pursuant to P.L.2005, c.50; and (6) determine, at least annually, whether an emergency health care facility is complying with the provisions of P.L.2005, c.50. The commissioner may utilize all means within his regulatory authority concerning health care facilities to verify a facility's compliance with P.L.2005, c.50. b. If the commissioner determines that an emergency health care facility is not in compliance with the provisions of P.L.2005, c.50, the commissioner may assess such penalties and take other actions against the facility, as provided in P.L.1971, c.136 (C.26:2H-1 et seq.). Any such penalties assessed for noncompliance shall be paid to the Department of the Treasury and allocated, on a quarterly basis, to the Division on Women for supplemental funding for designated rape crisis centers. c. The commissioner shall prepare an annual report, which shall be available to the public, summarizing the substantiated complaints, the actions taken by an emergency health care facility or the commissioner to address the complaints, and the commissioner's findings concerning any pattern of failure to provide services under, or noncompliance with, the provisions of P.L.2005, c.50. L.2005, c.50, s.5; amended 2012, c.16, s.47.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:2H-12.6g (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:2H-12.6g - Rules, regulations.

26:2H-12.6g Rules, regulations.  7. Pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), the commissioner, in consultation with the Director of the Division on Women and the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner program, shall adopt rules and regulations to effectuate the purposes of P.L.2005, c.50 (C.26:2H-12.6b et seq.); except that, notwithstanding any provision of P.L.1968, c.410 to the contrary, the commissioner may adopt, immediately upon filing with the Office of Administrative Law, such regulations as the commissioner deems necessary to implement the provisions of this act, which shall be effective for a period not to exceed six months and may thereafter be amended, adopted or readopted by the commissioner in accordance with the requirements of P.L.1968, c.410. L.2005, c.50, s.7; amended 2012, c.16, s.48.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:2H-12.6h (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:2H-12.6h - Pregnant woman permitted to be accompanied in hospital room during period of labor and delivery.

26:2H-12.6h Pregnant woman permitted to be accompanied in hospital room during period of labor and delivery.  1. An acute care general hospital licensed pursuant to P.L.1971, c.136 (C.26:2H-1 et seq.) shall permit a pregnant woman to have at least one individual to accompany the woman during the period of labor and delivery in the room of the hospital where the woman gives birth to her child.  L.2020, c.32, s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:2H-12.7 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:2H-12.7 - Legislative findings and declarations

26:2H-12.7. Legislative findings and declarations  The Legislature finds and declares that a person admitted to a general hospital often feels overwhelmed and uncertain as to his condition and course of treatment, and that the declaration of a bill of rights for hospital patients may lead to fuller understanding and greater security on the part of patients as well as greater sensitivity by the providers of medical care.  L.1989,c.170,s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:2H-12.8a (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:2H-12.8a - Identification of staff member to patient

26:2H-12.8a. Identification of staff member to patient  3. A general hospital, licensed pursuant to P.L.1971, c.136 (C.26:2H-1 et al.), shall require a student nurse or facility staff member to wear an identifying badge that includes the person's name and licensure status, and, if appropriate, to verbally identify himself by name and licensure status to the patient and to any guardian or other responsible party when necessary, prior to examining, observing or treating the patient.  L.1997,c.76,s.3.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:2H-12.9 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:2H-12.9 - Summary of rights given to all patients, posted in general hospital rooms

26:2H-12.9. Summary of rights given to all patients, posted in general hospital rooms  The administrator of a general hospital shall insure that a written summary of the rights set forth in this act be given to the patient or his guardian upon admittance to the hospital and to each individual already in residence, and that a written notice listing these rights is posted in a conspicuous place in the patient's room. The administrator shall also post this notice in a conspicuous public place in the hospital.  L.1989,c.170,s.3.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:2H-12.9a (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:2H-12.9a - Revision of written summary, notice

26:2H-12.9a. Revision of written summary, notice  2. A general hospital shall revise the written summary and written notice required pursuant to section 3 of P.L.1989, c.170 (C.26:2H-12.9) within 180 days of the effective date of this act to reflect the amendments made to section 2 of P.L.1989, c.170 (C.26:2H-12.8) pursuant to this act. L.1997,c.76,s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:2H-12.9b (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:2H-12.9b - Short title

26:2H-12.9b. Short title  1. This act shall be known and may be cited as "Leonard Cohen's Law." L.2001,c.207,s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:2H-12.9c (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:2H-12.9c - Discharge summary required for transfer of patients

26:2H-12.9c. Discharge summary required for transfer of patients  2. A general hospital licensed pursuant to P.L.1971, c.136 (C.26:2H-1 et seq.) shall not transfer a patient to another health care facility unless the patient is accompanied by a complete discharge summary from the transferring hospital at the time of the transfer. L.2001,c.207,s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:2H-12.9d (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:2H-12.9d - Noncompliance, penalties

26:2H-12.9d. Noncompliance, penalties  3. A hospital that fails to comply with the provisions of section 2 of this act shall be subject to such penalties as the Commissioner of Health and Senior Services shall determine pursuant to sections 13 and 14 of P.L.1971, c.136 (C.26:2H-13 and 26:2H-14). L.2001,c.207,s.3.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:2H-12.10 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:2H-12.10 - Filing of complaint

26:2H-12.10. Filing of complaint  A patient may file a written complaint against a hospital for a failure to comply with the provisions of this act, or any rule or regulation adopted pursuant to this act, either with the hospital or the Department of Health. The hospital or the Department of Health, as appropriate, shall respond promptly in writing to the complaint. The Department of Health shall investigate a written complaint filed with the department and report its findings to the hospital and the patient.  L.1989,c.170,s.4.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:2H-12.11 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:2H-12.11 - Rules, regulations

26:2H-12.11. Rules, regulations  The Commissioner of Health is authorized to adopt rules and regulations in accordance with the provisions of the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.) to effectuate the purposes of this act.  L.1989,c.170,s.5.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:2H-12.13 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:2H-12.13 - Posting of drinking water test reports by general hospitals.

26:2H-12.13 Posting of drinking water test reports by general hospitals.  3. a. The owner or operator of a general hospital who is required to prepare a Consumer Confidence Report pursuant to the "Safe Drinking Water Act Amendments of 1996," (42 U.S.C.s.300f et al.), or who receives a Consumer Confidence Report from the owner or operator of a public community water system, shall post each Consumer Confidence Report it prepares or receives in the area of each major entrance and in each admitting room in the hospital. b. The owner or operator of a general hospital who is a supplier of water but is not required to prepare a Consumer Confidence Report pursuant to the "Safe Drinking Water Act Amendments of 1996," and who is required to conduct tests of its drinking water by the Department of Environmental Protection, shall post a chart setting forth the results of the water tests, including the level of detection and, as appropriate for each contaminant, the maximum contaminant level, highest level allowed, action level, treatment technique, or other expression of an acceptable level, for each contaminant, in the area of each major entrance and in each admitting room in the general hospital. The chart also shall include in bold print the statement required to be included in a Consumer Confidence Report pursuant to 40 CFR s.141.154(a). The chart shall not include contaminants that are not detected.  c. As used in this section, "general hospital" shall mean any general hospital licensed pursuant to P.L.1971, c.136 (C.26:2H-1 et seq.).  d. The provisions of this section shall be enforced by the Department of Health. The Department of Health shall not be required to conduct on-site inspections to determine compliance with this section more frequently than any on-site inspections of general hospitals are conducted by the department pursuant to any other law. L.1999, c.362, s.3; amended 2012, c.17, s.185.