Imposes requirements on certain pediatric emergency departments; requires DOH to include information on pediatric emergency departments in its annual hospital performance report.
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Overview
This bill establishes requirements for certain pediatric emergency departments in New Jersey. Hospitals advertising as providing level-one or level-two pediatric emergency services must meet specific criteria, including having a board-certified pediatric emergency medicine physician as director and a certified pediatric emergency nurse. The Department of Health (DOH) will also include hospital-specific data on pediatric emergency care in its annual hospital performance report. These requirements aim to ensure a consistent standard of care for pediatric patients in these facilities.
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