Requires medical providers report certain burn injuries to fire enforcement official.
This bill requires medical providers, such as doctors, nurses, and physician assistants, to report certain burn injuries to local fire departments or fire marshals. Specifically, they must report all burns to children under 18 and second or third degree burns to adults within 48 hours of treatment. The report must include the date the burn was treated and be sent to the fire agency in the patient's municipality. This requirement applies to hospitals, health care facilities, and medical offices where treatment occurs.
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Introduced Feb 22, 2024
Last action Feb 22, 2024
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Feb 22, 2024
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Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee
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John Azzariti
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