This bill mandates that hospitals in New Jersey report certain attempted and completed suicides involving minors to the New Jersey Poison Control Center. Specifically, hospitals are required to annually report the number of cases where a minor has used a drug in their suicide attempt or completion. Additionally, they must provide supplementary information, if available, such as the minor's age, ethnicity, gender, race, and the specific drug involved. The Poison Control Center will then compile this data and submit an annual report to the Governor and the Legislature.
Furthermore, the bill ensures the confidentiality of the data collected by prohibiting the disclosure of names and individual identification unless legally required. It also clarifies that the act does not mandate the release of any private or confidential health information that would violate state or federal privacy laws. This legislation aims to enhance the understanding of suicide trends among minors while safeguarding sensitive information.