Requires long-term care facilities to provide its employees with necessary supplies and equipment at no cost.

This bill requires long-term care facilities in New Jersey to provide all necessary equipment and supplies to their employees at no cost. The law specifically mandates that facilities cover items such as personal protective gear, cleaning materials, linens, and resident hygiene products, while excluding standard closed-toe shoes and scrubs unless a specific brand or color is required. To ensure compliance, the Department of Health must review facilities monthly and can impose a daily fine of $3,000 or take licensure action against those that fail to meet these requirements. The act defines "long-term care facilities" to include nursing homes, assisted living residences, and other licensed residential care settings.