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1Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed Assembly
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 2025 Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
In plain language
A 5371 aims to enhance support for nursing home residents in New Jersey.
This legislation focuses on improving care standards and quality of life for residents in nursing homes. It seeks to address key issues such as staffing and facility conditions.
What this means for you
- Families: This means families can expect improved quality of care for their loved ones in nursing homes.
Compared against the New York Consolidated Laws as published AI-generated reading aid — verify against the official bill.
This bill amends 1 section(s) of the New York Consolidated Laws: Section 328 of the county law.
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Section 328 of the county law
4-a. (a) For the purposes of this subdivision: (1) "CPR" or "cardiopulmonary resuscitation" shall mean measures, as specified in regulations promulgated by the commissioner of health, to restore function or support ventilation in the event of a cardiac or respiratory arrest. CPR shall not include measures to improve venti- lation and cardiac function in the absence of an arrest. (2) "T-CPR" or "telecommunicator cardiopulmonary resuscitation" shall mean dispatcher assisted, high quality CPR instruction given to callers during a cardiac arrest. (b) The board shall require that all 911 call-takers and dispatchers complete T-CPR training and an annual follow-up training. Such T-CPR training shall follow nationally recognized, evidence-based guidelines and shall include, but shall not be limited to, the following topics: (1) recognizing signs of cardiac arrest during emergency calls; (2) providing step-by-step instructions for initiating CPR instructions to callers; italics (3) coordinating with emergency medical services dispatch to ensure timely arrival of medical assistance; and (4) using automated external defibrillators when available and appro- priate. (c) All 911 call-takers and dispatchers employed before the effective date of this subdivision shall complete such T-CPR training within eigh- teen months of the effective date of this subdivision and shall complete a follow-up training annually thereafter. All 911 call-takers and dispatchers hired after the effective date of this subdivision shall complete such T-CPR training within twelve months of their employment start date and shall complete a follow-up training annually thereafter. (d) Such training and annual follow-up training required by this subdivision shall be conducted during the employee's regular working hours and employees shall receive compensation at their regular rate of pay for any time spent participating in such training. § 10-187 911 call-takers and dispatchers T-CPR training. a. For the purposes of this section: 1. "CPR" or "cardiopulmonary resuscitation" shall mean measures, as specified in regulations promulgated by the commissioner of health, to restore function or support ventilation in the event of a cardiac or respiratory arrest. CPR shall not include measures to improve venti- lation and cardiac function in the absence of an arrest. 2. "T-CPR" or "telecommunicator cardiopulmonary resuscitation" shall mean dispatcher assisted high quality CPR instruction given to callers during a cardiac arrest. b. All 911 call-takers and dispatchers shall be required to complete T-CPR training and an annual follow-up training. Such T-CPR training shall follow nationally recognized, evidence-based guidelines and shall include, but shall not be limited to, the following topics: 1. recognizing signs of cardiac arrest during emergency calls; 2. providing step-by-step instructions for initiating CPR instructions to callers; 3. coordinating with emergency medical services dispatch to ensure timely arrival of medical assistance; and 4. using automated external defibrillators when available and appro- priate. c. All 911 call-takers and dispatchers employed before the effective date of this section shall complete such T-CPR training within eighteen months of the effective date of this section and shall complete a follow-up training annually thereafter. All 911 call-takers and dispatchers hired after the effective date of this section shall complete such T-CPR training within twelve months of their employment start date and shall complete a follow-up training annually thereafter. d. Such training and annual follow-up training required by this section shall be conducted during the employee's regular working hours and employees shall receive compensation at their regular rate of pay for any time spent participating in such training.
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