This bill aims to enhance the oversight and regulation of long-term care facilities in New Jersey by establishing a Mission Critical Long-Term Care Team under the Commissioner of Health. These teams will identify facilities that require increased oversight and intervention to maintain health and safety standards. Each team will consist of four experts in various relevant fields, and the Commissioner is tasked with recruiting additional inspectors to ensure more frequent and thorough inspections of these facilities, ultimately focusing on improving resident health and safety.

Additionally, the bill amends existing regulations regarding outbreak response plans for long-term care facilities. It mandates that these plans include enhanced infection control protocols, comprehensive training programs on infection control and prevention, and regular emergency preparedness drills. The bill also includes an appropriation from the General Fund to the Department of Health to support its implementation. Overall, the legislation seeks to bolster the safety and quality of care in long-term care settings through increased oversight and improved response strategies.

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Introduced: 26:2H-12.87