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NJ Rev Stat § 26:2H-5.12 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:2H-5.12 - Integrated safety features required on needles, etc.; dentists, exempt, certain circumstances.

26:2H-5.12 Integrated safety features required on needles, etc.; dentists, exempt, certain circumstances.  3. a. No later than 12 months after the date of enactment of this act, the commissioner shall require that a health care facility licensed pursuant to P.L.1971, c.136 (C.26:2H-1 et seq.) use only needles and other sharp devices with integrated safety features, which needles and other sharp devices have been cleared or approved for marketing by the federal Food and Drug Administration and are commercially available for distribution.  b. By a date established by the commissioner by regulation, but no later than 36 months after the date of enactment of this act, the requirements of subsection a. of this section shall also apply to pre-filled syringes, as that term is defined by the commissioner by regulation pursuant to this act. c. No later than six months after the date of enactment of this act, the commissioner shall develop evaluation criteria for use by an evaluation committee established pursuant to subsection a. of section 4 of this act in selecting needles and other sharp devices for use by a health care facility. d. In the event that there is no cleared or approved for marketing product with integrated safety features for a specific patient use, the licensed health care facility shall continue to use the appropriate needle or other sharp device that is available, including any needle or other sharp device with non-integrated, add-on safety features, until such time as a product with integrated safety features is cleared or approved for marketing and is commercially available for that specific patient use. e. No later than six months after the date of enactment of this act, the commissioner shall develop and make available to health care facilities a standardized form that shall be used by health care professionals and the health care facility's evaluation committee for applying for a waiver and in reviewing a request for a waiver, respectively, and for reporting the use of a needle or other sharp device without integrated safety features in an emergency situation by a health care professional, pursuant to the provisions of subsection d. of section 4 of this act. f. Notwithstanding the provisions of this section to the contrary, a dentist who determines that use of a needle or other sharp device with integrated safety features potentially may have a negative impact on patient safety or the success of a specific medical procedure may use a needle or other sharp device without integrated safety features, without obtaining a waiver from the evaluation committee and without providing notification to the evaluation committee pursuant to section 4 of P.L.1999, c.311 (C.26:2H-5.13). L.1999,c.311,s.3; amended 2005, c.278.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:2H-5.13 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:2H-5.13 - Responsibilities of health care facility.

26:2H-5.13 Responsibilities of health care facility.  4. A health care facility shall: a. Establish an evaluation committee in which at least half of the members are direct-care health care workers who shall select needles and other sharp devices from each class of needle or other sharp device for which the commissioner has developed evaluation criteria pursuant to subsection c. of section 3 of this act; b. Provide for education and training, as appropriate, in the use of designated needles and other sharp devices; c. Develop a mechanism to continually review and evaluate newly introduced needles and other sharp devices available in the marketplace for use in a health care facility; d. Establish a waiver procedure for health care professionals wherein a health care professional practicing at the health care facility may request the evaluation committee to grant the professional a waiver from the requirements of subsection a. or b. of section 3 of this act for a specific product that will be used for a specific medical procedure that shall be performed on a specific class of patients. The evaluation committee shall grant a waiver if it determines that use of a needle or other sharp device with integrated safety features potentially may have a negative impact on patient safety or the success of a specific medical procedure. A health care professional may use a needle or other sharp device without integrated safety features in an emergency situation, without obtaining a waiver from the evaluation committee, if the professional determines that use of a needle or other sharp device with integrated safety features potentially may have a negative impact on patient safety or the success of a specific medical procedure, and the professional notifies the evaluation committee, in writing, within five days of the date the needle or other sharp device was used of the reasons why that needle or other sharp device was necessary.  The use of a needle or other sharp device that does not meet the requirements of subsection a. or b. of section 3 of this act shall be permitted under this act if it is used in accordance with the requirements of this subsection; e. Record needle stick injuries in a Sharps Injury Log or an OSHA 200 Log, and shall include in the log a description of the injury, including the type and brand name of the needle or other sharp device involved in the injury; and f. Report to the department quarterly, in a form and manner prescribed by the department: (1) all entries of an injury in a Sharps Injury Log or an OSHA 200 Log; and (2) all waivers granted to health care professionals and the reasons therefor, and all emergency uses by health care professionals of needles and other sharp devices without integrated safety features and the reasons therefor, pursuant to subsection d. of this section. L.1999,c.311,s.4.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:2H-5.14 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:2H-5.14 - Review of health care facilities reports, recommendations.

26:2H-5.14 Review of health care facilities reports, recommendations.  5. The department shall review the reports submitted by health care facilities pursuant to section 4 of this act on a quarterly basis and shall make recommendations to the respective health care facility for reducing the incidence of needle stick injury, when appropriate. L.1999,c.311,s.5.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:2H-5.15 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:2H-5.15 - Annual report to Legislature.

26:2H-5.15 Annual report to Legislature.  6. The commissioner shall report annually to the Senate and General Assembly Health Committees on the implementation of this act. The report shall include the number of needle stick injuries, the type and brand names of the needles or other sharp devices involved in the injuries, the number of waivers that were granted and the number of emergency uses of needles or other sharp devices without integrated safety features. The report shall include such recommendations for legislative action as the commissioner deems appropriate to ensure that the purposes of this act are realized. L.1999,c.311,s.6.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:2H-5.16 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:2H-5.16 - Rules, regulations.

26:2H-5.16 Rules, regulations.  7. The commissioner, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.413 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), shall adopt rules and regulations to effectuate the purposes of this act. L.1999,c.311,s.7.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:2H-5.17 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:2H-5.17 - Short title.

26:2H-5.17 Short title.  1. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Violence Prevention in Health Care Facilities Act." L.2007,c.236,s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:2H-5.18 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:2H-5.18 - Findings, declarations relative to prevention of violence against health care workers.

26:2H-5.18 Findings, declarations relative to prevention of violence against health care workers.  2. The Legislature finds and declares that: a. Violence is an escalating problem in many health care settings in the State and across the nation, and although violence is an increasing problem for many workers, health care workers are at a particularly high risk; b. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the incidence of injury from nonfatal assaults of health service workers is significantly higher than that of other workers; c. The actual incidence of violence is likely higher than reported for various reasons, including inadequate reporting mechanisms and because victims under-report incidents out of fear of reprisal, isolation and embarrassment; d. Violence against health care workers exacts a significant toll on victims, their co-workers, patients, families and visitors; e. Insurance claims, lost productivity, disruptions to operations, legal expenses and property damage are only a few of the negative effects that workplace violence has on health care facilities; f. Preventing workplace violence is essential for creating a safe and therapeutic environment for patients; g. Health care professionals who leave their occupations because of assaults or threats of assault contribute to the general shortage of health care professionals; and h. It is possible to reduce and mitigate the effects of violence in health care settings through employer-based violence prevention programs. L.2007,c.236,s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:2H-5.19 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:2H-5.19 - Definitions relative to prevention of violence against health care workers.

26:2H-5.19 Definitions relative to prevention of violence against health care workers.  3. As used in this act: "Covered health care facility" means a general or special hospital or nursing home licensed by the Department of Health and Senior Services pursuant to P.L.1971, c.136 (C.26:2H-1 et al.), a State or county psychiatric hospital, or a State developmental center. "Health care worker" means an individual who is employed by a covered health care facility. "Violence" or "violent act" means any physical assault, or any physical or credible verbal threat of assault or harm against a health care worker. L.2007,c.236,s.3.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:2H-5.21 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:2H-5.21 - Retaliatory action prohibited.

26:2H-5.21 Retaliatory action prohibited.  5. A covered health care facility shall not take any retaliatory action against any health care worker for reporting violent incidents. As used in this section, "retaliatory action" shall have the same meaning as provided in section 2 of P.L.1986, c.105 (C.34:19-2). L.2007,c.236,s.5.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:2H-5.22 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:2H-5.22 - Violations, penalties.

26:2H-5.22 Violations, penalties.  6. A covered health care facility licensed pursuant to P.L.1971, c.136 (C.26:2H-1 et al.) that is in violation of the provisions of this act shall be subject to such penalties as the Commissioner of Health may determine pursuant to sections 13 and 14 of P.L.1971, c.136 (C.26:2H-13 and 26:2H-14). L.2007, c.236, s.6; amended 2012, c.17, s.167.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:2H-5.23 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:2H-5.23 - Rules, regulations.

26:2H-5.23 Rules, regulations.  7. The Commissioners of Health and Human Services shall adopt rules and regulations pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.) to carry out the purposes of this act. L.2007, c.236, s.7; amended 2012, c.17, s.168.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:2H-5.24 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:2H-5.24 - Findings, declarations relative to designated caregivers.

26:2H-5.24 Findings, declarations relative to designated caregivers.  1. The Legislature finds and declares that: a. According to the American Association of Retired Professional's Public Policy Institute, at any given time, an estimated 1.75 million people in New Jersey provide varying degrees of unreimbursed care to adults with limitations in daily activities. The total value of the unpaid care to individuals in need of long-term services and supports amounts to an estimated $13 billion per year. b. Caregivers are often members of the individual's immediate family, but friends and other community members also serve as caregivers. Although most caregivers are asked to assist an individual with basic activities of daily living, such as mobility, eating, and dressing, many are expected to perform complex tasks on a daily basis, such as administering multiple medications, providing wound care, and operating medical equipment. c. Despite the vast importance of caregivers in the individual's day-to-day care, and despite the fact that 78 percent of caregivers report managing multiple medications, administering injections, and performing other health maintenance tasks, research has shown that many caregivers feel that they do not have the necessary skill set to perform the caregiving tasks they are asked to perform when a loved one is discharged from the hospital.  d. The federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) estimates that $17 billion in Medicare funds is spent each year on unnecessary hospital readmissions. Additionally, hospitals desire to avoid the imposition of new readmission penalties under the federal "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act," Pub.L.111-148, as amended by the "Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010," Pub.L.111-152 (ACA). e. In order to successfully address the challenges of a surging population of older adults and others who have significant needs for long-term services and supports, the State must develop methods to enable caregivers to continue to support their loved ones at home and in the community, and avoid costly hospital readmissions. f. The New Jersey Hospital Association and hospitals in its Hospital Engagement Network have utilized transitional caregiver models to reduce readmissions by over 13 percent from January 2012 to December 2013, leading to 5,492 fewer patients being readmitted during that time, at a cost savings of over $52 million. g. Therefore, it is the intent of the Legislature that this act enables caregivers to provide competent post-hospital care to their family and other loved ones, at minimal cost to the taxpayers of this State. L.2014, c.68, s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:2H-5.25 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:2H-5.25 - Definitions relative to designated caregivers.

26:2H-5.25 Definitions relative to designated caregivers.  2. As used in this act: "After-care assistance" means any assistance provided by a caregiver to a patient following the patient's discharge from a hospital that is related to the patient's condition at the time of discharge, including, but not limited to: assisting with basic activities of daily living; instrumental activities of daily living; and other tasks as determined to be appropriate by the discharging physician or other health care professional licensed pursuant to Title 45 or Title 52 of the Revised Statutes. "Caregiver" means any individual designated as a caregiver by a patient pursuant to this act who provides after-care assistance to a patient in the patient's residence. The term includes, but is not limited to, a relative, spouse, partner, friend, or neighbor who has a significant relationship with the patient.  "Discharge" means a patient's exit or release from a hospital to the patient's residence following any medical care or treatment rendered to the patient following an inpatient admission. "Entry" means a patient's admission into a hospital for the purposes of receiving inpatient medical care.  "Hospital" means a general acute care hospital licensed pursuant to P.L.1971, c.136 (C.26:2H-1 et seq.). "Residence" means the dwelling that the patient considers to be the patient's home. The term shall not include any rehabilitation facility, hospital, nursing home, assisted living facility, or group home licensed by the Department of Health. L.2014, c.68, s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:2H-5.27 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:2H-5.27 - Notification to designated caregiver of discharge, transfer.

26:2H-5.27 Notification to designated caregiver of discharge, transfer.  4. A hospital shall notify the patient's designated caregiver of the patient's discharge or transfer to another facility as soon as possible and, in any event, upon issuance of a discharge order by the patient's attending physician. In the event the hospital is unable to contact the designated caregiver, the lack of contact shall not interfere with, delay, or otherwise affect the medical care provided to the patient, or an appropriate discharge of the patient. The hospital shall promptly document the attempt in the patient's medical record. L.2014, c.68, s.4.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:2H-5.28 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:2H-5.28 - Hospital to consult with designated caregiver.

26:2H-5.28 Hospital to consult with designated caregiver.  5. a. As soon as possible prior to a patient's discharge from a hospital to the patient's residence, the hospital shall consult with the designated caregiver and issue a discharge plan that describes a patient's after-care assistance needs, if any, at the patient's residence. The consultation and issuance of a discharge plan shall occur on a schedule that takes into consideration the severity of the patient's condition, the setting in which care is to be delivered, and the urgency of the need for caregiver services. In the event the hospital is unable to contact the designated caregiver, the lack of contact shall not interfere with, delay, or otherwise affect the medical care provided to the patient, or an appropriate discharge of the patient. The hospital shall promptly document the attempt in the patient's medical record. At a minimum, the discharge plan shall include: (1) The name and contact information of the caregiver designated under this act; (2) A description of all after-care assistance tasks necessary to maintain the patient's ability to reside at home; and (3) Contact information for any health care, community resources, and long-term services and supports necessary to successfully carry out the patient's discharge plan, and contact information for a hospital employee who can respond to questions about the discharge plan after the instruction provided pursuant to subsection b. of this section. b. The hospital issuing the discharge plan must provide caregivers with instructions in all after-care assistance tasks described in the discharge plan. Training and instructions for caregivers may be conducted in person or through video technology, at the discretion of the caregiver. Any training or instructions provided to a caregiver shall be provided in non-technical language, to the extent possible. At a minimum, this instruction shall include: (1) A live or recorded demonstration of the tasks performed by an individual designated by the hospital, who is authorized to perform the after-care assistance task, and is able to perform the demonstration in a culturally-competent manner and in accordance with the hospital's requirements to provide language access services under State and federal law; (2) An opportunity for the caregiver to ask questions about the after-care assistance tasks; and (3) Answers to the caregiver's questions provided in a culturally-competent manner and in accordance with the hospital's requirements to provide language access services under State and federal law. c. Any instruction required under this act shall be documented in the patient's medical record, including, at a minimum, the date, time, and contents of the instruction. L.2014, c.68, s.5.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:2H-5.29 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:2H-5.29 - Construction of act relative to advance care directive.

26:2H-5.29 Construction of act relative to advance care directive.  6. a. Nothing in this act shall be construed to interfere with the rights of an agent operating under a valid advance directive pursuant to the provisions of the "New Jersey Advance Directives for Health Care Act," P.L.1991, c.201 (C.26:2H-53 et al.), the "New Jersey Advance Directives for Mental Health Care Act," P.L.2005, c.233 (C.26:2H-102 et al.), or the "Practitioner Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment Act," P.L.2011, c.145 (C.26:2H-129 et al.). b. A patient may designate a caregiver in an advance directive. L.2014, c.68, s.6; amended 2019, c.218, s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:2H-5.30 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:2H-5.30 - Construction of act relative to private right of action against hospital.

26:2H-5.30 Construction of act relative to private right of action against hospital.  7. a. Nothing in this act shall be construed to create a private right of action against a hospital, a hospital employee, or any consultants or contractors with whom a hospital has a contractual relationship. b. A hospital, a hospital employee, or any consultants or contractors with whom a hospital has a contractual relationship shall not be held liable, in any way, for the services rendered or not rendered by the caregiver to the patient at the patient's residence. c. Nothing in this act shall be construed to obviate the obligation of an insurance company, health service corporation, hospital service corporation, medical service corporation, health maintenance organization, or any other entity issuing health benefits plans to provide coverage required under a health benefits plan.  d. (1) A caregiver shall not be reimbursed by any government or commercial payer for after-care assistance that is provided pursuant to this act. (2) Nothing in this act shall be construed to impact, impede, or otherwise disrupt or reduce the reimbursement obligations of an insurance company, health service corporation, hospital service corporation, medical service corporation, health maintenance organization, or any other entity issuing health benefits plans.  L.2014, c.68, s.7.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:2H-5.31 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:2H-5.31 - Discharge, transfer of patient unaffected.

26:2H-5.31 Discharge, transfer of patient unaffected.  8. Nothing in this act shall delay the discharge of a patient, or the transfer of a patient from a hospital to another facility.  L.2014, c.68, s.8.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:2H-5.32 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:2H-5.32 - Rules, regulations.

26:2H-5.32 Rules, regulations.  9. The Department 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 including, but not limited to, regulations to further define the content and scope of any instructions provided to caregivers. L.2014, c.68, s.9.