NJ A2457

Mandates the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman add memory care training to the existing annual long-term care training program, specifically covering the needs and rights of residents with Alzheimer's disease and related disorders

Training must include methods to address specific problems encountered by long-term care residents with dementia-related conditions

Required participants include the ombudsman's investigative and advocacy staff, volunteer advocates, and Department of Health facility surveyors, inspectors, and complaint investigators

If memory care training is not implemented within one year, the ombudsman must appear before legislative committees to explain the delay and outline steps toward compliance

Amends P.L.1977, c.239 (C.52:27G-5) and takes effect immediately upon enactment