Title 26, Title 26: HEALTH AND VITAL STATISTICS

26:2L-9. Inapplicability of laws on controlled dangerous substances Notwithstanding any laws to the contrary, nothing in the laws dealing with controlled dangerous substances shall be construed to prohibit a program of therapeutic research with regard to the use of certain Schedu…

26:2M-10 Definitions. 2. As used in this act: a. "Adult day care" means a community-based group program designed to meet the needs of functionally or cognitively impaired adults through an individual plan of care structured to provide a variety of health, social, and related supp…

26:2M-11. Grants The commissioner shall establish a program for participants in specialized adult day care centers, for which purpose the department shall award grants to qualified applicants in an amount to be determined by the commissioner. A grantee shall be required to match …

26:2M-12 Qualifications for grant recipients. 4. a. In order to be eligible to receive a grant from the department pursuant to section 3 of this act, an applicant shall apply in a manner which the commissioner shall prescribe and shall possess all of the following qualifications:…

26:2M-13. Training program The department shall develop a training program which includes information on the symptoms and progress of the disease and appropriate techniques for dealing with the psychosocial, health and physical needs of the participants. The training program shal…

26:2M-14. Report The commissioner shall report to the Governor and the Legislature one year after the effective date of this act on the grant programs established pursuant to this act. The report shall include, but not be limited to: a. A description of the progress made in imple…

26:2M-15. Rules, regulations The commissioner shall, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L. 1968, c. 410 (C. 52:14B-1 et seq.), adopt rules and regulations necessary to implement the provisions of this act. P.L. 1988, c. 114, s. 7.

26:2M-20 "Alzheimer's and Dementia Care Long-Term Advisory Commission" established. 1. a. The Alzheimer's and Dementia Care Long-Term Advisory Commission is established in the Department of Human Services. The purpose of the commission shall be to provide for the ongoing evaluati…

26:2M-21 Responsibilities, duties; report to Governor, Legislature. 2. a. The responsibilities of the Alzheimer's and Dementia Care Long-Term Advisory Commission established pursuant to this act shall include, but not be limited to: (1) studying the incidence, prevalence, and imp…

26:2M-7. Alzheimer's Disease training a. The Commissioner of the Department of Health shall establish a training program for health care providers in licensed long-term health care facilities in the specialized care of patients with Alzheimer's Disease. The training program shall…

26:2M-7.1 Long-term care facilities, list of services for Alzheimer's patients. 1. A long-term care facility that provides specialized care of patients with Alzheimer's disease and related disorders, as defined in section 2 of P.L.1988, c.114 (C.26:2M-10), shall: a. compile and m…

26:2M-7.2 Training for long-term care facility staff relative to Alzheimer's Disease. 1. a. The Commissioner of Health shall establish a mandatory training program for long-term care facility staff, as described in subsection b. of this section, in the specialized care of patient…

26:2M-8. Rules, regulations Pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L. 1968, c. 410 (C. 52:14B-1 et seq.), the commissioner shall adopt all rules and regulations necessary to effectuate the purposes of this act. L. 1987, c. 440, s. 2.

26:2M-9. Findings, declarations. The legislature finds and declares: a. There is a critical need to establish specialized programs for clients suffering from Alzheimer's disease and related disorders. Alzheimer's disease is an organic, progressive brain disorder which may result …

26:2MM-1 Findings, declarations relative to elderly person suicide prevention. 1. The Legislature finds and declares that: a. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, elderly Americans are disproportionately likely to die by suicide; individuals 65 years of age and o…

26:2MM-10 Commissioner of Human services, obligations. 6. The Commissioner of Human Services shall: a. implement the provisions of this act in a manner that is consistent with timeframes required by the "National Suicide Hotline Designation Act of 2020," Pub.L.166-172, and the Fe…

26:2MM-11 Rules, regulations. 7. Each executive branch department, office, and agency having authority over a crisis and emergency response system shall, in consultation with the Commissioner of Human Services, promulgate rules and regulations, pursuant to the "Administrative Pro…

26:2MM-2 Definitions relative to elderly person suicide prevention. 2. As used in this act: "Alcohol and drug counselor" means a person who is a certified alcohol and drug counselor or a licensed clinical alcohol and drug counselor pursuant to P.L.1997, c.331 (C.45:2D-1 et seq.).…

26:2MM-3 New Jersey Elderly Person Suicide Prevention Advisory Council. 3. There is established in the Department of Human Services the New Jersey Elderly Person Suicide Prevention Advisory Council. a. The purpose of the council shall be to examine existing needs of and services …

26:2MM-4 Annual report. 4. a. The council shall report annually to the department on the needs of and services for elderly persons at risk of suicide and make any recommendations for suicide prevention and intervention strategies to help reduce the incidence of attempted and comp…

26:2MM-5 Findings, declarations. 1. The Legislature finds and declares that: a. The current health care system in New Jersey does not always fully address the specific needs of people with behavioral health issues, including mental health conditions and substance use disorders. b…

26:2MM-6 Public solicitation, procurement process, contract services, crisis hotline centers. 2. a. No later than six months after the effective date of this act, the Commissioner of Human Services shall conduct a public solicitation and procurement process to contract for the se…

26:2MM-7 Statewide mobile behavioral health crisis response team, established. 3. a. The Commissioner of Human Services shall establish a comprehensive Statewide mobile behavioral health crisis response system, which shall, at a minimum: (1) be capable of providing behavioral hea…

26:2MM-8 Report to Department of Human Services, Governor, Legislature. 4. a. Each crisis hotline center that has contracted with the Department of Human Services pursuant to subsection a. of section 2 of this act shall submit a monthly report to the Department of Human Services …

26:2MM-9 Implementation of 9-8-8 suicide prevention, behavioral health crisis hotline; study conducted, report to Governor, Legislature. 5. a. The Commissioner of Human Services, in consultation with the State Treasurer, the Director of the Division of Taxation in the Department …

26:2N-1. Definitions For the purposes of this act: a. "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Health. b. "Department" means the State Department of Health. c. "Health care provider" means any licensed health care professional or public or private health care facility in this Sta…

26:2N-10 Pamphlet explaining nature, purpose of MMR vaccine and anti-body titer. 3. The Commissioner of Health shall prepare and make available to all health care providers in the State a pamphlet that explains the nature and purpose of the MMR vaccine and the antibody titer used…

26:2N-11 Rules, regulations. 4. The Commissioner of Health shall adopt rules and regulations, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), necessary to carry out the provisions of this act. L.2003, c.257, s.4; amended 2012, c.17, s.289.

26:2N-2 Pertussis immunization pamphlet. 2. The commissioner shall prepare and make available to all health care providers in the State and parents and guardians, upon request, a pamphlet which explains the benefits and possible adverse reactions to immunizations for pertussis. T…

26:2N-3. Distribution to parents Prior to administering a pertussis vaccine to a child in this State, a health care provider shall give the child's parent or guardian a copy of the pamphlet prepared pursuant to section 2 of this act and provide the parent or guardian with a reaso…

26:2N-4. Contraindication exemption A child shall not be required to receive a pertussis vaccine as a condition for admission to a public or private school if the child's health care provider states in writing that the vaccine is medically contraindicated pursuant to subsection b…

26:2N-5. Health record a. Upon administering a pertussis vaccine to a child in this State, a health care provider shall record and retain as part of the child's permanent health record the date the vaccine was administered, the manufacturer, a lot number and any other available i…

26:2N-6. Reporting of major adverse reactions a. If the health care provider has reason to believe that the recipient of the pertussis vaccine has had a major adverse reaction, the health care provider shall immediately record all relevant information in the child's permanent med…

26:2N-7. Report to Center for Disease Control The commissioner shall periodically report information received regarding major adverse reactions to the United States Center for Disease Control. L. 1986, c. 134, s. 7.

26:2N-7.1 Informational literature on pertussis vaccine for adults provided to hospitals, birthing centers. 1. a. The Commissioner of Health shall prepare and make available to each hospital and birthing facility in the State informational literature on the pertussis vaccine for …

26:2N-7.2 Rules, regulations. 2. The Commissioner of Health, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), shall adopt rules and regulations to effectuate the purposes of this act. L.2013, c.275, s.2.

26:2N-8 Definitions relative to vaccinations. 1. As used in this act: "Antibody titer" means a test to measure the presence and amount of antibodies in a blood sample against a particular type of tissue, cell or substance. "Health care provider" means any licensed health care pro…

26:2N-9 Administration of antibody titer prior to second dose of MMR vaccine. 2. a. Prior to administering a second dose of the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine to a child, a health care provider may give the child's parent or guardian the option of consenting to the administr…

26:2NN-1 "Law Enforcement Officer Crisis Intervention Services" telephone hotline. 115. a. The Department of Human Services shall maintain a toll-free information "Law Enforcement Officer Crisis Intervention Services" telephone hotline on a 24-hour basis. The hotline shall receiv…

26:2NN-2 List of counseling resources available to law enforcement, sheriff's officers. 116. The Commissioner of Human Services shall prepare a list of appropriately licensed or certified psychiatrists, psychologists, and social workers; other appropriately trained and qualified …

26:2O-1. Findings, declarations The Legislature finds and declares that: a. It is estimated that about 5% of the population carries the cystic fibrosis gene, which currently cannot be detected by any test, and that the number of persons born with cystic fibrosis who are living to…

26:2O-2. Program of financial assistance to persons with cystic fibrosis The Commissioner of Health shall establish a program of financial assistance for persons with cystic fibrosis to meet the expenses of: supplemental, nutritious foods; prescription drugs and medical supplies …

26:2O-3. Eligibility for financial assistance 3. a. A person with cystic fibrosis is eligible for assistance under this act for the purchase of supplemental, nutritious foods and prescription drugs and medical supplies and equipment that are necessary for the treatment of cystic …

26:2O-4. Rules, regulations The Commissioner of Health, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), shall adopt rules and regulations to effectuate the purposes of this act. L.1989, c.270, s.4.

26:2P-1. Findings, declarations 1. The Legislature finds and declares that: a. Lyme disease is a bacterial infection which is spread by certain ticks, and is one of the fastest growing public health problems in New Jersey; b. Studies of Lyme disease treatment have shown that cost…

26:2P-2. Governor's Lyme Disease Advisory Council 2. There is created a 13-member "Governor's Lyme Disease Advisory Council." The council shall consist of: the Commissioners of the Departments of Environmental Protection, Health and Education, or their designees, who shall serve …