NJ A2631

Creates a 15-member "Long-Term Care Facility Infectious Disease Preparedness and Home Health Care Study Commission" in New Jersey to analyze facility outbreak response capabilities and methods to encourage home health care

Commission membership includes the Commissioners of Human Services and Health (or designees), plus 13 public members with expertise in home health care and long-term care, appointed by the Governor, legislative leaders, and recommended by industry associations

Commission must examine facility policies for responding to infectious disease outbreaks, assess staffing adequacy during outbreaks, analyze methods to retain home health aides, and recommend improvements to outbreak preparedness

Long-term care facilities covered include veterans' homes, nursing homes, assisted living residences, comprehensive personal care homes, residential health care facilities, and dementia care homes

Report due within 12 months of initial meeting, with the commission expiring three months after submitting its findings to the Governor and Legislature