A 3551
Requires certain hospitals to establish bereavement areas.
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Bill overview
This bill would require certain hospitals in New Jersey to create designated ‘bereavement areas.’ These private rooms would be available for individuals who have received difficult news about a family member undergoing treatment at the hospital, specifically including news of a death. The Commissioner of Health would oversee the implementation of this requirement.
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