New Jersey § 30:4-7
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 30:4-7, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 30:4-7.
a. An adult patient who is admitted for treatment at a State psychiatric hospital
shall be required, upon admission, to submit to blood testing for hepatitis B, hepatitis
C, and sexually transmitted diseases, as determined by the Commissioner of Human Services. The guardian, or the patient at a time appropriate to the patient's psychiatric
condition, shall be provided with information and counseling regarding the benefits
of being tested for HIV infection. The guardian, or patient, shall then be presented with the option of HIV testing. b. The Commissioner of Human Services shall develop guidelines for the treatment and
confinement of a patient who tests positive to any disease specified in subsection
a. of this section, in consultation with the Commissioner of Health and Senior Services,
and in accordance with recommended protocols established by the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention of the United States Public Health Services. c. All employees at a State psychiatric hospital shall be trained to use universal
precautions to avoid infection with any sexually transmitted disease, hepatitis B
or hepatitis C.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 30:4-7
What does New Jersey Statutes § 30:4-7 cover?
Section 30:4-7 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite New Jersey § 30:4-7?
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