New Jersey § 26:2h-12

§ 26:2h-12.

A general hospital licensed pursuant to P.L.1971, c. 136 ( C.26:2H-1 et al.) shall, at least annually, conduct a public meeting to discuss issues relating

to the operation of the hospital and concerns of the community with respect to the

delivery of services at the hospital. The hospital shall ensure that: a. at a minimum, the chief executive officer of the hospital, the chairman of the

hospital board of trustees, and at least 25% of the members of the hospital board

of trustees are present at the meeting and available to respond to questions from

members of the public; b. the meeting is open to members of the public and organized so as to provide the

community served by the hospital with information about the operation of the hospital,

and to provide an opportunity for members of the public to ask questions and raise

issues of concern to them; and c. public notice of the meeting is provided: (1) at least 14 days prior to the date of the meeting by posting written notice in

the hospital in a conspicuous location that is available to the public, and by publishing

the notice in a daily or weekly newspaper of general circulation in the service area

of the hospital; and (2) at least 30 days prior to the date of the meeting by posting notice on the hospital's

Internet website. d. notice of the meeting is provided to the Department of Health and Senior Services

at least 30 days prior to the date of the meeting.