NJ A3419

Retail health clinics (located in retail stores, supermarkets, or pharmacies offering walk-in care) must develop policies and procedures for patient services and submit them to the State Board of Medical Examiners for approval

Clinics must maintain accreditation from the Joint Commission or comparable organization, establish clinical practice guidelines, and are prohibited from treating patients 18 months of age or younger

Clinics must maintain lists of local primary care physicians accepting new patients, limit repeat visits for the same condition, and provide interpreter services if 10% or more of the service area population speaks a language other than English

Clinics must post information about services offered, notify patients when their needs exceed the clinic's scope, and inform patients they are not required to purchase prescribed medications at the retail location

The State Board of Medical Examiners must conduct annual compliance reviews of all retail health clinics operating in New Jersey