Requires DHS and DCF to employ Director of Medical Services; appropriates $480,000.
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This bill requires the New Jersey Departments of Human Services (DHS) and Children and Families (DCF) to hire a Director of Medical Services in each agency. The director will advise investigative units on complex medical cases related to abuse, neglect, and death, and will review medical policies and practices in institutions caring for individuals with developmental disabilities. The bill also includes an appropriation of $480,000 to cover the salaries and operational costs of these new positions.
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