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NJ A3212
Bill
Status
1/9/2024
Primary Sponsor
Aura Dunn
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AI Summary
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Licensed health care facilities must establish procedures to screen health care workers and first responders for COVID-19 pandemic-related PTSD symptoms upon intake for inpatient or outpatient services
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Individuals who screen positive must be offered referrals to appropriate treatment resources and links to informational resources from the Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services
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Health care workers and first responders retain the right to refuse PTSD screening, and facilities must implement measures to avoid redundant screenings across facilities
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The Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services must develop or identify a PTSD screening tool with guidance for facilities and publish treatment resources on its website
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Health care facilities employing workers who responded to or provided essential services during the COVID-19 pandemic must provide those employees with information about available PTSD resources, including employee assistance programs
Legislative Description
Requires health care facilities to screen health care workers and first responders for symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder related to COVID-19 pandemic.
Health
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health Committee
1/9/2024