This bill establishes regulations for hospitals in New Jersey during public health emergencies or critical staffing shortages. Specifically, it prohibits hospitals from exclusively relying on vendor management systems for procuring third-party staff. Instead, hospitals are required to make a good faith effort to utilize all available methods for staffing, including direct contracts with authorized staffing agencies. The bill defines a vendor management system as a specialized software platform designed to centralize the procurement and compliance management of third-party vendors and contingent staff.

Additionally, the bill mandates that the Department of Health conduct periodic inspections to ensure compliance with these provisions. Hospitals that fail to adhere to the requirements outlined in the bill may face penalties as determined by existing state law. The Commissioner of Health is also tasked with adopting necessary rules and regulations to implement the bill's objectives. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage.