2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes
Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics
Section 26:2H-12.97 - Definitions relative to the prevention of social isolation in certain facilities.
26:2H-12.97 Definitions relative to the prevention of social isolation in certain facilities.
1. As used in this act:
"Cohorting" means the same as that term is defined by section 1 of P.L.2019, c.243 (C.26:2H-12.87). "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Health.
"Department" means the Department of Health.
"Long-term care facility" or "facility" means a nursing home, assisted living facility, comprehensive personal care home, residential health care facility, or dementia care home licensed pursuant to P.L.1971, c.136 (C.26:2H-1 et seq.).
"Religious and recreational activities" includes any religious, social, or recreational activity that is consistent with the resident's preferences and choosing, regardless of whether the activity is coordinated, offered, provided, or sponsored by facility staff or by an outside activities provider.
"Resident" means a senior citizen or other person who resides in a long-term care facility.
"Social isolation" means a state of isolation wherein a resident of a long-term care facility is unable to engage in social interactions and religious and recreational activities with other facility residents or with family members, friends, and external support systems.
L.2020, c.113, s.1.
