N.J. Stat. § 30:4-3.15

Current through L. 2023, c. 290.
Section 30:4-3.15 - Definitions relative to reporting patient abuse, professional misconduct

For the purposes of this act:

"Clinical treatment staff" means a physician, psychiatrist, psychologist, physical therapist or social worker licensed pursuant to Title 45 of the Revised Statutes, an occupational, recreation, art or music therapist or a substance use disorder counselor.

"Employee" means a person employed by the State to work at a State psychiatric hospital or a person employed by a private entity under contract with the State to provide contracted services at a State psychiatric hospital.

"Nursing direct care staff" means a Human Services Assistant, Human Services Technician, or a nurse licensed pursuant to Title 45 of the Revised Statutes.

"State psychiatric hospital" means a psychiatric hospital listed in R.S. 30:1-7.

N.J.S. § 30:4-3.15

Amended by L. 2023, c. 177,s. 93, eff. 11/20/2023.
L. 1997, c. 70, s. 1.