This bill amends the existing provisions of New Jersey law regarding the licensure of ambulatory care facilities. It specifically removes the requirement that a new license for an ambulatory care facility proposing relocation to provide surgical and related services must be within 20 miles of its current location or designated as a Health Enterprise Zone. The bill also clarifies that a health care service or facility must possess a valid license issued under P.L.1971, c.136, and outlines the necessary conditions for maintaining that license, including establishing a uniform system of cost accounting and discharge planning.

Additionally, the bill mandates that the Department of Health post inspection reports for residential health care facilities on its website, including serious health and safety violations, and requires timely notification to relevant authorities in the event of such violations. The bill aims to streamline the licensing process for ambulatory care facilities while ensuring that health and safety standards are upheld. It will take effect immediately upon enactment.

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Introduced: 26:2H-12