Requires certain hospitals to establish bereavement areas.
Bill A2774 requires New Jersey's general hospitals to create private bereavement areas for individuals receiving upsetting news about family members in care, including death notifications. Licensed hospitals must designate at least one private room for this purpose, as directed by the Commissioner of Health. The policy applies to all general hospitals operating under New Jersey law and takes effect 180 days after enactment. This is a concrete policy change mandating physical space for grief support during critical hospital moments.
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Jan 2024
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Introduced Jan 9, 2024
Last action Jan 9, 2024
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Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Health Committee
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