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NJ S3915
Bill
Status
3/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
Angela Mcknight
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AI Summary
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New Jersey Commissioner of Health, in consultation with the Commissioner of Human Services, must establish a training program for nursing home staff on caring for residents with behavioral health issues.
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Training must cover sensitivity to behavioral health issues, information about depression and other psychiatric disorders, and the use of medications to treat those disorders.
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Nursing homes must provide this training annually to certified nurse aides, licensed practical nurses, registered professional nurses, and other healthcare professionals who provide direct care to residents.
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The bill takes effect on the first day of the seventh month following enactment.
Legislative Description
Requires nursing homes to provide training to staff in behavioral health issues.
Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
3/12/2026