A 196
Requires children's psychiatric facilities to have designated staff members visually supervise patients 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
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Bill overview
This bill requires children’s psychiatric facilities in New Jersey to have designated staff members provide continuous, visual supervision of patients 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Facilities must utilize video monitoring equipment to ensure ongoing observation, with staff actively watching the children. The bill also clarifies that supervision is permitted only when patients are using facilities like bathrooms or showers, and prohibits leaving children unsupervised or alone with others without direct staff oversight. This aims to enhance patient safety and well-being within these facilities.
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