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TRENTON – A measure sponsored by Senator Fred H. Madden which requires assisted living facilities to have both a defibrillator and a staff member trained in its use on site has been signed into law.

“Through the signing of this legislation, we are providing increased protection for nursing home residents around the State,” said Senator Madden, D-Camden and Gloucester. “More often than not, assisted living facilities are home to older residents and those with serious health issues. This measure codifies existing Department of Health and Senior Service regulations and brings these facilities in closer in line with nursing homes and other health-related institutions, by ensuring that employees have the training necessary to use a defibrillator to help save a life in an emergency situation.”

TRENTON – A measure sponsored by Senator Fred H. Madden which would require assisted living facilities to have both a defibrillator and a staff member trained in its use on site was unanimously approved today by the full Senate.

“This is a common sense measure,” said Senator Madden, D-Camden and Gloucester. “More often than not, assisted living facilities are home to older residents and those with serious health issues. This bill would codify existing Department of Health and Senior Service regulations and bring these facilities in closer in line with nursing homes and other health-related institutions, by making sure that employees are trained in the steps necessary to help treat residents with heart conditions.”