S 2851
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 water safety video before they are discharged with their baby. The video covers topics like drowning prevention, swimming instruction, and safety devices like drain covers. The Department of Health will create and distribute the video, and hospitals will be required to show it to new parents and other family members present at the birth.
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