New Jersey 2024-2025 Regular Session

New Jersey Assembly Bill A1202

Introduced
1/9/24  

Caption

Requires State Long-Term Care Ombudsman to employ three geriatric social workers to serve New Jersey's long-term care residents and makes appropriation.

Impact

This bill has the potential to significantly influence the support structures available to long-term care residents across New Jersey. By mandating the inclusion of geriatric social workers within the Ombudsman's office, the bill intends to strengthen advocacy for residents' rights and improve the processes related to each resident's care. Furthermore, the appropriation of funds from the General Fund speaks to a commitment to sustainably enhance resources for long-term care oversight.

Summary

Assembly Bill A1202 requires the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman in New Jersey to employ three geriatric social workers dedicated to serving the long-term care residents of the state. This legislative measure emphasizes the need for individualized support by assigning one social worker to each of the state's northern, central, and southern regions. The initiative aims to address the legal, financial, and service needs of these residents, thereby enhancing the overall welfare of individuals living in long-term care facilities.

Contention

There may be notable points of contention surrounding the bill, particularly concerning funding and resource allocation. As the bill stipulates the appropriation of budgetary resources for these positions, discussions could arise regarding the adequacy of the State's financial commitment to this initiative versus other pressing social services. Additionally, stakeholders may debate the effectiveness of social workers in roles traditionally held by regulatory entities, particularly concerning their authority and capacity to enforce compliance with long-term care standards.

Companion Bills

NJ S1824

Same As Requires State Long-Term Care Ombudsman to employ three geriatric social workers to serve New Jersey's long-term care residents and makes appropriation.

NJ A4854

Carry Over Requires State Long-Term Care Ombudsman to employ three geriatric social workers to serve New Jersey's long-term care residents and makes appropriation.

Previously Filed As

NJ S1824

Requires State Long-Term Care Ombudsman to employ three geriatric social workers to serve New Jersey's long-term care residents and makes appropriation.

NJ A4854

Requires State Long-Term Care Ombudsman to employ three geriatric social workers to serve New Jersey's long-term care residents and makes appropriation.

NJ A3913

Requires State Long-Term Care Ombudsman to assign paid or volunteer advocates to long-term care facilities; makes appropriation.

NJ S3020

Requires State Long-Term Care Ombudsman to assign paid or volunteer advocates to long-term care facilities; makes appropriation.

NJ S3357

Requires State Long-Term Care Ombudsman to include memory care training in annual long-term care training program.

NJ A4855

Requires State Long-Term Care Ombudsman to include memory care training in annual long-term care training program.

NJ A3547

Requires State Long-Term Care Ombudsman to include memory care training in annual long-term care training program.

NJ S3603

Requires State Long-Term Care Ombudsman to include memory care training in annual long-term care training program.

NJ S1950

Expands scope of Office of State Long-Term Care Ombudsman.

NJ S2891

Expands scope of Office of State Long-Term Care Ombudsman.

Similar Bills

NJ S2500

Establishes Office of Ombudsman for Children.

NJ A4353

Establishes Office of Ombudsman for Children.

NJ S3186

Establishes Office of Ombudsman for Children.

NJ A3227

Establishes Office of Ombudsman for Children.

CA AB289

California Public Records Act Ombudsperson.

WV HB2364

Creating an ombudsman program within the Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation to review complaints against a state agency or correctional facility.

WV HB5358

Creating an ombudsman program within the Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation to review complaints against a state agency or correctional facility.

CO HB1205

Office Of Judicial Ombudsman