Requires certain providers to perform intimate partner violence screenings and all health care professionals to take certain actions to prevent perpetrator of intimate partner violence from obtaining copies of victim's medical record.
Impact
If enacted, SB 2006 will have significant implications for healthcare practices in New Jersey. The law would require healthcare professionals to not only screen for IPV but also to maintain the confidentiality of patients' medical records by allowing them to manage access permissions—especially concerning potential perpetrators of violence. The law aims to empower victims by making sure they are informed about their rights regarding the privacy of their medical information, thus encouraging them to seek help and support.
Summary
Senate Bill 2006 mandates that certain healthcare providers in New Jersey, including physicians and advanced practice nurses, conduct periodic screenings for intimate partner violence (IPV) among patients according to established national guidelines. The purpose of this legislation is to systematically identify victims of IPV and ensure they receive appropriate support and resources. Each finding from these screenings must be documented in the patient's medical record, promoting awareness and safeguarding the health and safety of victims.
Contention
While the bill has the potential to enhance support for IPV victims, it could also raise concerns about the burden it places on healthcare providers to comply with additional administrative requirements. Critics may point to the challenges of adequately training medical staff on IPV screenings and the varied responses to such sensitive issues within the general patient population. The legislation could also spark debates regarding the balance between patient confidentiality and the need for reporting incidents of violence to appropriate authorities.
Same As
Requires certain providers to perform intimate partner violence screenings and all health care professionals to take certain actions to prevent perpetrators of intimate partner violence from obtaining copies of victim's medical record.
NJ A1943
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Requires certain providers to perform intimate partner violence screenings and all health care professionals to take certain actions to prevent perpetrators of intimate partner violence from obtaining copies of victim's medical record.
NJ S1827
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Requires certain providers to perform intimate partner violence screenings and all health care professionals to take certain actions to prevent perpetrator of intimate partner violence from obtaining copies of victim's medical record.
Requires certain providers to perform intimate partner violence screenings and all health care professionals to take certain actions to prevent perpetrators of intimate partner violence from obtaining copies of victim's medical record.
Requires certain providers to perform intimate partner violence screenings and all health care professionals to take certain actions to prevent perpetrators of intimate partner violence from obtaining copies of victim's medical record.
Requires certain providers to perform intimate partner violence screenings and all health care professionals to take certain actions to prevent perpetrator of intimate partner violence from obtaining copies of victim's medical record.
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Requires Medicaid coverage for community violence prevention services; Requires DOH to approve training and certification program for violence prevention professionals.
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Requires certain providers to perform intimate partner violence screenings and all health care professionals to take certain actions to prevent perpetrators of intimate partner violence from obtaining copies of victim's medical record.
Requires certain providers to perform intimate partner violence screenings and all health care professionals to take certain actions to prevent perpetrator of intimate partner violence from obtaining copies of victim's medical record.
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