N.J.S.A. 26:2H-12.8a — Identification of staff member to patient

26:2H-12.8a. Identification of staff member to patient 3. A general hospital, licensed pursuant to P.L.1971, c.136 (C.26:2H-1 et al.), shall require a student nurse or facility staff member to wear an identifying badge that includes the person's name and licensure status, and, if appropriate, to verbally identify himself by name and licensure status to the patient and to any guardian or other responsible party when necessary, prior to examining, observing or treating the patient. L.1997,c.76,s.3.

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