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NJ Rev Stat § 26:2W-6 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:2W-6 - DOH to review data, provide availability to public.

26:2W-6 DOH to review data, provide availability to public.  3. a. The Department of Health shall review data reported to the registry to identify trends in cancer incidence among firefighters throughout the State, including identifying any regional disparities in cancer incidence and developing strategies to mitigate risk factors for firefighters developing cancer. The department shall make registry data available to the public and shall furnish epidemiological registry data, without fee, to any entity requesting the data for research purposes. The department may authorize the use of registry information in journal articles and other print and Internet-based publications. Data made available pursuant to this section shall include, but shall not be limited to, raw, de-identified data, cancer incidence statistics, and trends and other findings identified based on the department's review of registry data. b. The commissioner shall periodically review the cancer registry to identify and implement improvements to registry infrastructure and Statewide monitoring of cancer incidence data, as well as to develop a strategy for increasing awareness of the firefighter cancer registry and maximizing the voluntary reporting of information to the registry. c. Nothing in this section shall be construed to authorize the disclosure of any confidential or personal identifying information.  L.2019, c.113, s.3.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:2W-7 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:2W-7 - Report to Governor, Legislature.

26:2W-7 Report to Governor, Legislature.  4. Commencing one year after the effective date of this act, and annually thereafter, the department shall submit a report to the Governor and, pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1991, c.164 (C.52:14-19.1), to the Legislature, concerning its findings regarding trends in cancer incidence among firefighters in New Jersey, including any recommendations for reducing the cancer rate and risk factors for developing cancer among firefighters, and any recommendations for legislative, administrative, or other action as may be appropriate to reduce cancer incidence among firefighters or to improve the functioning of, and participation in, the cancer registry. L.2019, c.113, s.4.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:2W-8 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:2W-8 - Confidentiality of information.

26:2W-8 Confidentiality of information.  5. Names and individual identification data collected pursuant to the provisions of this act shall not be disclosed unless required by law, and nothing in this act shall be construed to require disclosure of any private or confidential health information in violation of State or federal privacy laws. Information reported to the registry shall not be admissible in any civil or criminal proceeding, and shall not constitute the basis for any professional or administrative disciplinary action against an individual reporting the individual's own information to the registry. L.2019, c.113, s.5.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:2X-1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:2X-1 - Public awareness campaign relative to meningitis.

26:2X-1 Public awareness campaign relative to meningitis.  1. The Commissioner of Health shall establish a public awareness campaign to inform the general public about the clinical significance of meningitis and its public health implications, including its causes and the most effective means of prevention and treatment. L.2000, c.25, s.1; amended 2012, c.17, s.319.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:2X-2 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:2X-2 - Rules, regulations.

26:2X-2 Rules, regulations.  3. The Commissioner of Health, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), shall adopt rules and regulations to effectuate the purposes of this act. L.2000, c.25, s.3; amended 2012, c.17, s.320.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:2X-3 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:2X-3 - Development of educational fact sheet concerning meningococcal meningitis.

26:2X-3 Development of educational fact sheet concerning meningococcal meningitis.  1. The Commissioner of Health, in consultation with the Commissioner of Education, shall develop an educational fact sheet concerning meningococcal meningitis for distribution to parents or guardians of students in grades 6 through 12, pursuant to section 2 of P.L.2006, c.64 (C.18A:40-21.2). The educational fact sheet shall include, but need not be limited to, the following information: a. the causes, symptoms, and means of transmission of meningococcal meningitis; b. the availability, effectiveness, and risks of the meningitis vaccine; and c. where additional information concerning the disease can be obtained. L.2006, c.64, s.1; amended 2012, c.17, s.321.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:2Y-1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:2Y-1 - Short title.

26:2Y-1 Short title.  1. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "New Jersey Adult Family Care Act." L.2001,c.304,s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:2Y-2 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:2Y-2 - Findings, declarations relative to adult family care.

26:2Y-2 Findings, declarations relative to adult family care.  2. The Legislature finds and declares that: a. In the absence of appropriate housing with supportive services, many elders or people with physical disabilities are often subject to inappropriate, premature, or overextended institutionalization. This results in the overutilization of costly services and the negative impact of the institutional environment on the individual's emotional and physical well-being. A need exists to fill this gap in the housing continuum between independent living and institutionalization for those elders and physically disabled citizens who are in need of shelter and services to remain in the community. b. Adult family care has proven to be a successful and cost-effective means of fulfilling basic shelter and everyday service needs of elders and physically disabled adults, thereby enabling them to preserve their independence, choice and dignity in a secure environment. c. Therefore, it is the policy of this State to promote the health, safety and welfare of its elderly and physically disabled citizens by encouraging the development of adult family care homes for elders and physically disabled adults and to provide for the licensing of caregivers and regulation of such adult family care homes by the Department of Health. L.2001, c.304, s.2; amended 2012, c.17, s.322.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:2Y-3 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:2Y-3 - Definitions relative to adult family care.

26:2Y-3 Definitions relative to adult family care.  3. As used in this act: "Activities of daily living" or "ADL" means functions and tasks for self-care which are performed either independently or with supervision or assistance, which include, but are not limited to, mobility, transferring, walking, grooming, bathing, dressing and undressing, eating, and toileting. "Adult family care" means a 24-hour per day living arrangement for persons who, because of age or physical disability, need assistance with activities of daily living, and for whom services designed to meet their individual needs are provided by licensed caregivers in approved adult family care homes. "Adult family care caregiver" means a person licensed to provide care and services in the daily operation of an adult family care home, but does not include the owner or lessor of the building in which the adult family care home is situated unless the owner or lessor is also the provider of care and services in the adult family care home. "Adult family care home" means a residence regulated by the department and housing no more than three clients, in which personal care and other supportive services are provided by an individual who has been licensed by the department as an adult family care caregiver. "Adult family care home" shall not include a rooming or boarding house used and operated under license of the Department of Community Affairs pursuant to P.L.1979, c.496 (C.55:13B-1 et seq.). "Adult family care sponsor agency" means an entity licensed by the department to administer an adult family care program within a given area, which provides essential administrative and clerical support services to two or more caregivers, and which shall not be considered to be a health care facility as defined in section 2 of P.L.1971, c.136 (C.26:2H-2). "Client" means an elder or person with physical disabilities enrolled in adult family care. "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Health. "Department" means the Department of Health. "Elder" means a person sixty years of age or older. L.2001, c.304, s.3; amended 2012, c.17, s.323.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:2Y-4 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:2Y-4 - Licensing required for operation of adult family care home.

26:2Y-4 Licensing required for operation of adult family care home.  4. a. No person may operate an adult family care home unless the person is licensed as an adult family care caregiver in accordance with this act. A person may not be licensed as an adult family care caregiver unless that person owns or rents the home that is to be utilized as an adult family care home, resides in that home on a full-time basis and has resided in the municipality in which the adult family care home is located for one year prior to the granting of an initial license. b. Application for licensure as an adult family care caregiver shall be made upon forms prescribed by the department. The department shall charge a single, non-refundable fee for the filing of an application for the issuance of a license and a single, non-refundable fee for any renewal thereof, as it shall from time to time fix in rules or regulations, except that neither fee shall exceed $200. c. The department shall issue a license as an adult family care caregiver to an applicant if it finds that: (1) the applicant and the adult family care home identified in the application are fit and adequate, in accordance with the qualifications and standards established by regulation of the commissioner; (2) there is reasonable assurance that care will be provided to clients in the manner required by this act and any rules or regulations adopted pursuant thereto; and (3) there are sufficient indicia of fiscal responsibility such that the applicant will be able to maintain residence at the adult family care home with minimal likelihood of eviction or mortgage foreclosure during the term of licensure. All licenses issued by the department shall be effective for up to two years from the date of issuance unless revoked in accordance with the provisions of this act. d. An adult family care caregiver license shall specify both the name of the licensee and the location of the particular home in which clients will be housed. An adult family care caregiver's license is not transferable and shall apply only to the location and person indicated on the license. e. Upon issuance of a license to an adult family care caregiver, the department shall provide a copy of the license to the municipality in which the adult family care home is located. f. Upon receipt of a license as an adult family care caregiver, the caregiver shall provide notification of the license to the police department, fire department and ambulance corps that serve the municipality in which the adult family care home is located for their planning purposes. g. For three years following the date of this act, a licensed caregiver shall operate under a contractual agreement with an adult family care sponsor agency to provide services to individuals enrolled in adult family care. At the end of this three-year period, the department may extend this requirement, at its discretion, by regulation.  L.2001,c.304,s.4.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:2Y-6 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:2Y-6 - Licensure required for adult family care sponsor agency.

26:2Y-6 Licensure required for adult family care sponsor agency.  6. a. No person, firm, partnership, corporation, limited liability company or association may operate, conduct or hold itself out to the public as an adult family care sponsor agency unless it is duly licensed as an adult family care sponsor agency in accordance with the provisions of this act. b. Application for a license as an adult family care sponsor agency shall be made upon forms prescribed by the department. The department shall charge a single, non-refundable fee for the filing of an application for the issuance of a license and a single, non-refundable fee for any renewal thereof, as it shall from time to time establish by regulations, except that neither of these fees shall exceed $4,000. c. An applicant for licensure as an adult family care sponsor agency shall comply with all procedures and meet all standards and requirements established by regulation of the commissioner. L.2001,c.304,s.6.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:2Y-7 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:2Y-7 - Regulation of family care home.

26:2Y-7 Regulation of family care home.  7. a. An adult family care home shall be regulated as a residential home and shall meet all State and local building, sanitation, utility and fire code requirements applicable to single family dwellings; provided however, that the commissioner may require compliance with fire code requirements applicable to boarding houses and residential health care facilities if so warranted by the capabilities of the residents.  b. The department shall be responsible for inspecting the physical plant of each adult family care home initially and on an annual basis. In addition to any licensing fee required under this act, the department may charge an annual, non-refundable fee for inspection of any adult family care home, as shall be established from time to time by regulation of the commissioner. c. The department's staff shall be permitted access to enter and inspect an adult family care home at any time. The department's staff shall be permitted access to the clients of the adult family care home in order to interview them privately and to inspect client records. d. The department shall be responsible for providing to the adult family care caregiver a report of the most recent inspection of the home, written in clear, concise language readily comprehensible to the average person. e. The adult family care caregiver shall post the inspection report in the entry to, or other equally prominent location in, the home and shall, upon request, provide a copy of the report to each client of, or person applying for admission to, the home, or the legal representative, guardian or conservator of the client or prospective client. f. The Office of The Ombudsman for the Institutionalized Elderly shall have jurisdiction to take all actions authorized pursuant to P.L.1977, c.239 (C.52:27G-1 et seq.) with respect to adult family care homes. L.2001,c.304,s.7.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:2Y-8 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:2Y-8 - Regulations to establish minimum standards.

26:2Y-8 Regulations to establish minimum standards.  8. The commissioner shall by regulation establish minimum standards to ensure the health, safety and well-being of each client of the adult family care home, including: requirements for the physical site of the home and maintenance standards; rules governing acceptance of clients; services that must be provided to all clients and standards for these services; and components of quality care, including, but not limited to, qualifications and training of adult family care caregivers, safety of the caregiving environment, coordination of services and comprehensiveness of care. L.2001,c.304,s.8.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:2Y-10 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:2Y-10 - Rights of client of adult family care home.

26:2Y-10 Rights of client of adult family care home.  10. a. A client of an adult family care home may not be deprived of any civil or legal rights, benefits or privileges guaranteed by law, the New Jersey Constitution, or the Constitution of the United States solely by reason of status as a resident in the home. In addition, each client has the right to: (1) be treated as an adult, with respect, dignity, courtesy and consideration, and to have individual needs for privacy recognized and upheld; (2) be informed of all client rights and house rules; (3) make choices with respect to his care, services and lifestyle; (4) be informed of his condition and the right to consent to or refuse care and services; (5) participate, to the fullest extent that the client is able, in planning for his own care and services; (6) receive appropriate care and services, as needed; (7) a safe and secure environment; (8) be free from abuse, exploitation and neglect; (9) complete privacy when receiving care and services; (10) associate and communicate privately with any person the client chooses; (11) send and receive personal mail unopened; (12) participate in activities of social, religious and community groups; (13) have medical and personal information kept confidential; (14) keep and use a reasonable amount of personal clothing and belongings, and to have a reasonable amount of private, secure storage space; (15) manage his own money and financial affairs, unless legally restricted from doing so; (16) receive a written agreement regarding the care and services to be provided, and the terms and conditions for termination of residency from the home; (17) be provided with a written statement of the rates to be charged, and 30 days' written notice of any change in the rates; (18) practice the religion of his choice, or to abstain from religious practice; (19) be free of discrimination in regard to race, color, national origin, sex or religion; and (20) make suggestions and complaints without fear of retaliation. b. The adult family care caregiver shall ensure that a written notice of the rights set forth in this section is given to every client. The caregiver shall also post this notice in the entry to, or other equally prominent location in, the adult family care home. This notice shall also include the name, address and telephone number of the Office of the Ombudsman for the Institutionalized Elderly. L.2001,c.304,s.10.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:2Y-11 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:2Y-11 - Rules, regulations.

26:2Y-11 Rules, regulations.  13. The Commissioner of Health, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), shall adopt rules and regulations to effectuate the purposes of this act. L.2001, c.304, s.13; amended 2012, c.17, s.324.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:2Z-1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:2Z-1 - Findings, declarations relative to human stem cell research.

26:2Z-1 Findings, declarations relative to human stem cell research.  1. The Legislature finds and declares that: a. An estimated 128 million Americans suffer from the crippling economic and psychological burden of chronic, degenerative and acute diseases, including Alzheimer's disease, cancer, diabetes and Parkinson's disease; b. The costs of treating, and lost productivity from, chronic, degenerative and acute diseases in the United States constitutes hundreds of billions of dollars annually. Estimates of the economic costs of these diseases does not account for the extreme human loss and suffering associated with these conditions; c. Human stem cell research offers immense promise for developing new medical therapies for these debilitating diseases and a critical means to explore fundamental questions of biology. Stem cell research could lead to unprecedented treatments and potential cures for Alzheimer's disease, cancer, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and other diseases; d. The United States has historically been a haven for open scientific inquiry and technological innovation; and this environment, combined with the commitment of public and private resources, has made this nation the preeminent world leader in biomedicine and biotechnology; e. The biomedical industry is a critical and growing component of New Jersey's economy, and would be significantly diminished by limitations imposed on stem cell research; f. Open scientific inquiry and publicly funded research will be essential to realizing the promise of stem cell research and maintaining this State's leadership in biomedicine and biotechnology. Publicly funded stem cell research, conducted under established standards of open scientific exchange, peer review and public oversight, offers the most efficient and responsible means of fulfilling the promise of stem cells to provide regenerative medical therapies; g. Stem cell research, including the use of embryonic stem cells for medical research, raises significant ethical and public policy concerns; and, although not unique, the ethical and policy concerns associated with stem cell research must be carefully considered; and h. The public policy of this State governing stem cell research must: balance ethical and medical considerations, based upon both an understanding of the science associated with stem cell research and a thorough consideration of the ethical concerns regarding this research; and be carefully crafted to ensure that researchers have the tools necessary to fulfill the promise of this research. L.2003,c.203,s.1.