Terms Used In New Jersey Statutes 30:13-10.1

  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
5. The Department of Health and Senior Services shall provide a written explanation of the provisions of section 3 of P.L.1997, c.241 (C. 30:13-3.1) to each nursing home which participates in the Medicare or Medicaid program, and the nursing home shall include the written explanation in the contract or agreement which it furnishes to a prospective resident or the resident’s family or guardian prior to or upon admission.

L.1997,c.241,s.5.