Governor Phil Murphy announced a series of recommendations and actions from Manatt Health’s rapid review of New Jersey’s long-term care facilities to address systemic challenges in long-term care and mitigate the impact of COVID-19 and reduce impacts of future outbreaks. The nationally recognized Manatt Health team, led by Cindy Mann and Carol Raphael, provided several recommendations for the New Jersey Department of Health and long-term care facilities, as well as for state and federal action, to improve quality, safety, and resilience within New Jersey’s long-term care system. These recommendations outline how long-term care facilities can move forward both in the near- and long-term. The report gives guidance for new residents and visitors after the current COVID-19 outbreak and addresses mitigation, protection, and resiliency against future outbreaks, both in the near- and long-term. The recommendations also present a roadmap for rebuilding a high-functioning long-term care system that emphasizes quality of care, patient safety, robust data infrastructure, and strong staff supports.
