This bill establishes registration and operational requirements for retail health clinics and urgent care facilities in New Jersey. It mandates that each facility not licensed as an ambulatory care facility must register annually with the Department of Health, providing details such as location, hours of operation, and the names of key personnel including the medical supervisor, operational supervisor, and chief customer service officer. The operational supervisor is responsible for ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations regarding patient privacy, medical records, and proper credentialing of health care professionals. Additionally, the bill outlines the rights of patients receiving care at these facilities, including access to their treatment records and the requirement to assist patients in locating a primary care provider if they do not have one.

The bill also includes specific provisions regarding the handling of patient treatment records, stipulating that records must be made available to patients and forwarded to their primary care providers within specified timeframes. It prohibits retail health clinics and urgent care facilities from providing services to individuals under 18 or those enrolled in Medicaid or NJ FamilyCare, except in emergencies. Furthermore, the operational supervisor must ensure that patients are informed of their rights, which are to be documented and displayed prominently within the facility. The Commissioner of Health is authorized to adopt regulations to implement these provisions and establish additional operational standards as necessary.