S 3167 New Jersey Senate · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Requires Veterans' Memorial Homes to develop and maintain emergency preparedness and response plans.

This bill requires New Jersey's Division of Veterans' Healthcare Services to create and maintain standardized emergency plans for all Veterans' Memorial Homes in the state. The plans must identify potential emergencies, outline specific response steps, establish consistent protocols for staff, and ensure timely communication with residents, families, and staff during crises. It directly affects veterans living in these facilities, their families, and the homes' staff by mandating clearer emergency procedures. The law applies to all Veterans' Memorial Homes and takes effect immediately upon passage.
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May 2024
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Introduced May 9, 2024 Last action May 9, 2024
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May 9, 2024
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee
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