A 3737
Requires hospitals and birthing facilities to request new parents watch water safety video prior to discharge.
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Bill overview
This bill requires New Jersey hospitals and birthing facilities to show new parents a video about water safety before they are discharged with their baby. The video covers topics like preventing drowning, basic swimming skills, and using safety devices. The Department of Health will create the video and mandate its viewing as part of the discharge process.
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Luanne Peterpaul
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